With sports betting continuing to expand across the United States, both professional and collegiate athletes have had to deal with harassment related to wagering. We’ve seen MLB players, including those from the Cleveland Guardians, speak publicly about this ongoing issue. To deal with this problem, teams like the San Diego Padres have advertised a zero-tolerance policy towards derogatory comments directed at players and related to sports betting. Banning derogatory comments … New Jersey Senate Bill S4280 would require online sportsbooks and casinos operating in the Garden State to send monthly statements detailing users’ total winnings and losses. Introduced by state Sen. John McKeon, the bill has been forwarded to the committee. It aims to increase transparency for sports bettors and online casino users. One of the biggest challenges for online sports bettors is simply understanding how much they’ve actually won or … Sports betting operators like DraftKings and FanDuel have invested nearly $10 million into Georgia legislative races as the industry attempts to push to legalize Georgia sports betting. The spending targeted candidates tied to the failed House Resolution 450 vote, which had aimed to legalize Georgia sports betting, including Democratic Rep. Mary Ann Santos and Republican Sen. Frank Ginn. Georgia remains one of the largest U.S. states without legalized sports betting, … Sen. Andrew Gounardes has introduced S10470, which would require online sports betting operators to block wagering activity on college campuses across New York through geofencing technology. The proposal comes as state lawmakers continue exploring measures aimed at reducing underage gambling and limiting student exposure to online sports betting. Young adults are at a higher risk of developing problem gaming, particularly within the 18-to-24 age demographic, making additional safeguards necessary within … The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is attempting to address the growing concern over youth exposure to online sports betting through a free course available at the NFHS Learning Center. The program examines how the rapid expansion of legalized sports wagering, fueled by digital platforms and sports media integration, may influence high school students, even with age restrictions in place. It also addresses the financial and mental … Louisiana lawmakers unanimously approved Senate Bill 325, which aims to penalize sports bettors who harass athletes, coaches, and sports officials. These bettors would be put on an excluded list, effectively banned from sports betting. The measure now moves to Gov. Jeff Landry for final consideration. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mike Reese, has moved quickly since its introduction, passing the Louisiana House this week in a 101-0 vote after previously … After Tennessee’s anti-sweeps bill reached the final stage earlier this month, Governor Bill Lee officially signed Senate Bill 2136 and House Bill 1885 into law. With no momentum for regulated iGaming, there is no platform available for Tennessee players. That increases risk that users could play at offshore sites. Tennessee’s crackdown on sweepstakes casinos appeared inevitable after Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a wave of cease-and-desist letters to operators in … A major driver of the overall increase in iGaming revenue was sports betting. Despite a lower handle (fewer bets) in April, sportsbooks still posted a massive jump in revenue. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, statewide sports wagering revenue rose 38.6% year over year to $58.9 million, even as total handle dipped nearly 10% to $641.5 million. Much of the growth was driven by online sportsbooks, which generated more … Connecticut regulators reported more than 200 cases of underage sports betting over the past year, including incidents involving children as young as seven years old. The rise in cases has prompted state lawmakers to advance legislation aimed at strengthening user protections. The bill now awaits approval from Gov. Ned Lamont. Officials with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection say the growing number of underage sports betting cases has become a … After a sweepstakes bill went to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk, the bill was signed into law this past week. Senate File 2289 expands the authority of state regulators to take enforcement action against unlicensed gambling and sweepstakes operators in Iowa. Rather than serving as a standalone ban on sweepstakes casinos, the bill enhances the enforcement powers of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. It effectively sidelines sweepstakes casinos within … In a recent interview with Front Office Sports, billionaire entrepreneur and former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban discussed the growing concerns surrounding sports betting, focusing on player props. During an episode of Portfolio Players, Cuban argued that prop bets have become the biggest integrity concerns in sports betting. While Cuban said he does not view sports betting itself as the core issue, he believes the rapid growth of player … North Carolina legislators are weighing a proposal to significantly increase taxes on sports betting operators, with discussions reportedly centering on a rate that could get to 30%. Ongoing state budget negotiations have included recommendations to raise taxes on sports wagering revenue. There is also consideration of a per-wager fee structure similar to the one introduced in Illinois last year. North Carolina sportsbooks currently face an 18% tax on gross sports …
Padres Emphasize Zero-Tolerance Policy on Sports Betting Harassment
New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Targets Transparency
DraftKings, FanDuel Back Georgia Sports Betting Push
New York Bill Targets Sports Betting at College Campuses
NFHS Launches Free Course on Youth Sports Betting Risks
Louisiana Sports Betting Harassment Bill Heads to Gov. Landry
Tennessee Bans Sweepstakes Casinos After Gov. Lee Signs Bills Into Law
Pennsylvania iGaming Revenue Up 6.5% in April as Sports Betting Profits Surge
Connecticut Reports Increase in Underage Sports Betting Cases
Iowa Senate File 2289 Expands Sweepstakes Casino Enforcement
Mark Cuban Raises Concerns About Prop Bets
North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Increase Could Reach 30%
Assemblymember Jordan Wright introduced Bill A11414, which would require sportsbooks to void bets tied to players who are injured, rather than grading those wagers as losses. Currently, policies on injured-player bets vary by operator, with several sportsbooks offering their own forms of injury protection. Wright’s proposal would require sportsbooks to implement standardized “fair play” procedures for wagers impacted by circumstances outside a bettor’s control. Under the bill, operators would need … DraftKings will close its retail sportsbook at Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field at the end of May due to higher wagering taxes in Illinois. While the operator will continue offering online sports betting in the state, the shutdown marks the end of in-person betting operations at the Wrigley venue less than two years after it opened. “DraftKings has made the decision to discontinue onsite sportsbook operations at DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley … A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing new federal legislation aimed at limiting minors’ exposure to sports gambling advertisements online. This is due to growing concerns about youth gambling addiction and the increasing presence of betting content on digital platforms. The proposed Gambling Addiction Mitigation and Education (GAME) Act would give the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce restrictions and impose significant financial penalties on companies that target or expose … Former Abilene Christian University men’s basketball player, Airion Simmons, has been declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to sports betting violations. These were related to an alleged betting scheme to manipulate an Abilene Christian University basketball game. The case also led to federal fraud and sports wagering charges involving Simmons and two known bettors. According to the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions, Simmons knowingly shared insider information … After Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed the Oklahoma bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos, the state legislature decided to override this decision. Senate Bill 1589 is now law in Oklahoma, so sweepstakes casinos are now banned. Oklahoma lawmakers moved forward with a statewide crackdown on sweepstakes casinos after both chambers voted by large margins to override Gov. Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589 on the final day of the 2026 legislative … A new University of North Florida poll shows that while sports betting has become increasingly common among Floridians, most voters do not support expanding legal wagering within the state. The survey highlighted widespread concerns about the integrity of professional sports with the expansion of sports betting. Here are some key findings from the University of North Florida poll, which surveyed 823 registered Florida voters between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3. … Sports betting operators are increasing their political spending in states where lawmakers continue debating gambling expansion, including Georgia and Nebraska. In Georgia, a sports betting political action committee (PAC) has invested millions into state election races. This comes as legalization efforts remain stalled after multiple unsuccessful legislative attempts. Meanwhile, major sportsbook companies DraftKings and FanDuel are backing a proposed ballot initiative in Nebraska that would allow residents to place online … Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt opted to veto Senate Bill 1589, even though the measure passed through the House by a 65-21 vote and through the Senate 48-0. This was surprising news, as there were hopes that Gov. Stitt would sign the bill. Gov. Stitt appears to have vetoed Oklahoma’s sweepstakes casino ban for both political and policy reasons. While he did not issue a formal explanation about the veto, several … UFC president Dana White personally wrote a letter to President Donald Trump in an effort to reverse a provision from the One Beautiful Bill Act, which puts an unfair burden on sports bettors. The provision in question puts a 90% limit on gambling loss deductions. This means that some bettors could owe taxes even if they broke even or lost money overall. In the letter, White states, “The current law … The growing normalization of online gambling and the potential harms they pose to young Americans continues to be a concerning issue. North Carolina Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and New York Congressman Paul D.Tonko are leading the push to hold industry CEOs responsible. The lawmakers sent letters to CEOs of several online gambling companies, including BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars Entertainment, and DraftKings, requesting a staff-level briefing with responses to a series of questions … New Jersey sportsbooks could be prevented from providing promotions to bettors who enroll in responsible gambling programs under a proposed measure introduced in the state legislature. Assembly Bill 4003 would prohibit operators from issuing bonuses or other incentives to users who opt into safeguards like deposit limits and other responsible gaming tools. AB 4003 unanimously cleared the Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee in a 7-0 vote last week. … A federal judge has ruled that the lawsuit filed against FanDuel by former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel will move to arbitration. Patel, who admitted to embezzling more than $20 million from the Jaguars, previously filed a $250 million lawsuit accusing FanDuel of exploiting his gambling addiction. The complaint had alleged the sportsbook operator encouraged his betting activity through promotions. U.S. District Judge Vernon S. Broderick ruled last week that …
New York Bill A11414 Targets Injury Rules For Sports Betting
DraftKings Shuts Down Wrigley Field Sportsbook Amid High Illinois Taxes
GAME Act Targets Sports Gambling Ads Seen by Minors Online
Airion Simmons Permanently Banned by NCAA Over Betting Scheme
Oklahoma Sweepstakes Casino Ban Becomes Law After Veto Override
UNF Poll: Most Floridians Oppose Expanding Sports Betting
Sports Betting Operators Increase Spending in Georgia, Nebraska
Gov. Stitt Vetoes Sweepstakes Ban in Oklahoma
UFC’s Dana White Asks President Trump for Help on Gambling Tax
Congress Concerned About Online Gambling Harms To Young Americans
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New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Prevents Users from Promos if Using Responsible Gaming Tools
FanDuel Lawsuit Heads to Arbitration
A Colorado gambling reform bill, SB 26-131, cleared the House by a 50-13 vote this past week, moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law before the legislative session ends Wednesday. The measure includes several responsible gaming provisions. This includes a ban on using credit cards for deposits, restrictions on sportsbook push notifications, stricter deposit limit rules, and bans on advertising directed at underage viewers. The bill now awaits … A New Jersey sports betting bill requiring operators to be more transparent when limiting accounts has advanced in the state legislature. If passed, this would create more favorable conditions for New Jersey sports bettors. New Jersey bill A4002 took a step forward last week after receiving unanimous approval from the Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee in a 7-0 vote. The legislation can now be placed on the Assembly … Michigan lawmakers have declined to advance Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to increase taxes on online sports betting operators, despite the Senate remaining under Democratic control. The Michigan Senate approved an $88.1 billion state budget last week without including the governor’s broader package of proposed tax increases, which was projected to generate roughly $800 million in additional revenue. Gov. Whitmer’s original revenue proposal included several sports betting measures aimed at increasing … Sportsbooks in New York generated $244.1 million in gross gaming revenue during April, marking a 26.7% year-over-year increase, based on data published by the New York State Gaming Commission. That revenue growth came even though betting volume barely moved from last year’s levels. The state’s eight online operators accepted $2.17 billion in wagers for the month, compared to $2.15 billion in April 2025. A stronger win rate helped fuel the … The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is moving forward with a proposed regulatory change that would ban the use of credit cards to fund online sports betting accounts in the state. This is the latest location aiming to ban credit cards as a payment method. The measure is still in the early stages, currently in the public comment period, but momentum is building. Under the proposed rule change, Ohio sportsbook …
Colorado Responsible Gaming Bill Moves Closer to Becoming Law
New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Moves Forward
Michigan Senate Rejects Whitmer Sports Betting Tax Increase Plan
New York Sportsbooks Generate $244M in April Revenue as Hold Increases
Ohio Sports Betting Credit Card Ban Proposal Gains Momentum
