After Rhode Island sports betting proposed opening up the market to more sportsbooks, the Senate approved SB 3118 by a 30-6 vote, putting the measure in motion by sending it to the House of Representatives. Rhode Island lawmakers are moving toward a significant expansion of the state’s online sports betting market through SB 3118. During a June 4 Senate floor session, co-sponsor Sen. Frank Ciccone III said the legislation would … Two members of Congress have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require a multi-year federal study on gambling disorders, with a focus on the impacts of online sports betting. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York and Republican Rep. Blake Moore of Utah have recently introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act, HR 8970, in the House of Representatives. The multi-year federal study mandated by the bill would examine the causes, … Michigan’s online casino industry recorded major growth in 2025, with internet gaming revenue increasing by 32% compared to the previous year. According to state figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, operators generated roughly $2.9 billion in online gaming revenue over the course of the year, reflecting continued consumer demand for digital casino products. The increase further solidified Michigan’s position as one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in … Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players have been ruled permanently ineligible after an NCAA infractions panel found they were involved in game manipulation tied to sports betting. The players are Amarr Knox, Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines and Tony Madlock. Each of them are no longer with the program and are not currently competing in NCAA sports. The NCAA investigation began in July 2025 after Temple University alerted enforcement officials … Several sweepstakes casino operators have started withdrawing from Indiana and Maine, including Modo.us, McLuck, Hello Millions, Jackpota, Mega Bonanza, PlayFame, SpinBlitz, Baba Casino, and ACE Casino. Both states became the first to ban sweepstakes casinos during the 2026 legislative session. Sweepstakes casino operators have not followed a singular approach when exiting Indiana and Maine, with many platforms implementing staggered shutdown timelines tied to each. Instead of immediate departures, several companies … Delaware North, the global hospitality and entertainment company, has officially joined New Jersey’s iGaming market with the launch of Ember Casino. The new product rollout is the initial phase of a broader rebrand of Delaware North’s gaming business via a unified brand identity. Call it a late arrival to New Jersey’s booming online casino industry, which has been around since November 2013. The market currently consists of more than two … Rhode Island lawmakers are considering expanding the state’s sports betting market beyond its current single-operator model. The goal would be to allow multiple sportsbooks to operate in the state. Currently, Rhode Island users have access to only one platform, which is operated by IGT, Bally’s, and the state lottery system. Rhode Island’s current sports betting structure has drawn criticism from bettors who feel the market lacks the variety available in … New York sports betting is on track to become the first market to require operators to provide each user with monthly statements. This would include all aspects of their betting activity, including profits and losses. The bill, A10329, unanimously passed through the Senate this week, so it now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk. It’s the latest example that highlights how New York has been an industry leader in responsible … Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation this week aimed at strengthening consumer protections for sports betting. The new law, SB 26-131, prohibits the use of credit cards for sports betting deposits and places daily limits on the number of deposits users can make. Sponsored by state Sen. Matt Ball, the measure will take effect on Aug. 12. Under the measure, bettors will no longer be allowed to fund sportsbook accounts … Los Angeles Dodgers’ relief pitcher Tanner Scott faced death threats from users online after he allowed three runs against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning, blowing a lead in a game they ended up losing. The incident reflects the ongoing abuse faced by professional athletes due to sports betting. Following the game, Tanner Scott’s wife, Maddie Scott, shared a message on social media addressing the online abuse directed at … After considering to implement stricter rules on sportsbooks, Massachusetts sports betting has officially made changes. Starting this week, operators must notify each user why their wagers are limited. Previously, sportsbooks were able to limit bettors to low maximum bets (often around $1) without providing any reason. These changes make Massachusetts the first state to require sportsbooks to be fully transparent with their limits on users. Sportsbooks limit bettors for their … The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will introduce mandatory sports betting education for student-athletes ahead of the upcoming season. This includes a new training video focused on gambling risks and NCAA rules on wagering. The announcement comes as conference officials respond to the growing concerns with sports betting in college athletics. The SEC’s latest initiative reflects how quickly the sports betting environment has evolved around college athletics. As legal sportsbooks become more …
Rhode Island SB 3118 Advances Sportsbook Betting Expansion
Congress Introduces HR 8970 to Study Gambling Addiction Impacts
Michigan’s Online Casino Market Posts Sharp Revenue Growth in 2025
NCAA Bans Former Alabama State Players in Betting Scandal
Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Indiana and Maine After 2026 State Bans
Delaware North’s Ember Casino Makes Garden State Debut
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Rhode Island Sports Betting Expansion Could Add Multiple Sportsbooks
New York Sports Betting Bill A10329 Nears Approval
Colorado Sports Betting Law Bans Credit Card Deposits, Push Notifications
Tanner Scott Receives Death Threats After Dodgers Loss to Phillies
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Must Now Explain Why Bettors Are Limited
SEC Adds Mandatory Sports Betting Training Amid Gambling Concerns
According to a report from The New York Times, a defendant in a federal illegal sports betting case told a judge that he paid NBA player Terry Rozier to influence his on-court performance in order to profit from wagers. Rozier’s attorney denied any allegation that the veteran guard accepted money or intentionally altered his play. The latest development emerged during a court proceeding involving Marves Fairley, who pleaded guilty to … 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 …
Terry Rozier Named in Court Testimony as Federal Sports Betting Investigation Expands
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 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 … 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 …
North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Increase Could Reach 30%
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
