DraftKings and FanDuel’s entry into Arkansas’ online sports betting market has produced immediate results. Alongside BetSaracen, the state’s three mobile operators generated a combined $86.6 million in wagers during March, representing a 40% year-over-year increase, setting a new monthly record. Notably, DraftKings and FanDuel contributed more than 60% of the total handle, despite being live for only the final 12 days of the reporting period. Arkansas’ legal sports betting has … Texas Tech quarterback transfer Brendan Sorsby has entered a residential treatment program to address a gambling addiction. The case reflects how the continued expansion of sports betting can result in problem gambling for athletes as well. Sorsby checked in to address his problem gambling after it was revealed that he placed thousands of online wagers across multiple sports using a betting app. While redshirting as a true freshman with the … DraftKings recently announced that its “Early Exit” policy hit a milestone, with 1 million customers having their bets refunded when a player exited early due to injury. With features like Early Exit, DraftKings aims to continue to establish itself as an industry leader as an operator that consumers trust. Prop betting has become extremely popular among sports bettors. Most recreational users tend to target overs on player props instead of … The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is an advocacy organization for U.S. sports betting, composed of leading operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365, BetMGM, and Fanatics. Over the last year, the SBA has provided $2.3 million to Alabama political action committees. Right now, Alabama sports betting is illegal, with no licensed online or retail sportsbooks operating in the state. Even broader gambling is restricted, with no state lottery and only a small … PENN Entertainment recently had its Q1 2026 earnings call, where it highlighted iGaming as its primary driver for growth, as online casino revenue continues to outperform sports betting. PENN Entertainment’s Q1 2026 growth was driven by a 15% year-over-year increase in iCasino revenue, significantly outpacing the 5% rise in online sports betting revenue. This gap highlights the stronger consistency and profitability of iGaming compared to sportsbook operations, which tend to … House Bill 1047 failed to pass the Oklahoma Senate by a 27-21 vote, effectively rejecting the proposal for regulated sports betting in the state. HB 1047 was rejected despite receiving support from the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming. This bill would have given access to tribes to partner with operators to run in-person and mobile sports betting as a supplement to the 2004 State-Tribal Gaming Act. … New York City land-based gambling will be changing forever on April 28. Resorts World New York City will officially open the first ever live table games in Big Apple history. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is conducting final testing this week. Resorts World is adding over 240 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat. It’s a massive expansion that has already doubled the property’s number of employees … The Tourism and Gaming Working Group is studying Hawaii sports betting, with a recent meeting discussing a recommendation for creating a regulated market within the state. The group outlined the economic benefits of sports betting for the state, with plans to turn in their findings before the 2027 legislative session. The working group’s discussions highlighted several potential economic advantages tied to legalizing sports betting in Hawaii. Testimony presented during recent … Louisiana House Bill 53 went through the Legislative Bureau. It’s expected to get its third reading in the Senate within the next week. The bill aims to classify sweepstakes casinos as racketeering, which would allow stricter enforcement. It’s the latest example in the current nationwide crackdown on these platforms. If HB 53 passes the Senate, it will head to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for his signature or veto. Essentially, the … Michigan iGaming is having an unprecedented year in terms of online casino revenue. That trend continued throughout the month of March, which saw the state collect over $90 million in taxes associated with internet gaming. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, online casino gross receipts achieved their best month since iGaming launched early 2021. Revenues reached $322.1 million for online casino activity in the state during the month of … Efforts to ban prop bets in Colorado have been rejected. On Tuesday, legislators voted to remove a proposed ban on prop bets from Senate Bill 131, which is a broader measure aimed at reforming sports gambling regulations. Prop bets have become extremely popular in sports betting. Players often combine them into parlays for larger payouts. Given their popularity, industry operators warned that eliminating these wagers could significantly reduce state tax … Oklahoma lawmakers Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell have reached an agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association to advance House Bill 1047 for Oklahoma sports betting. The proposal would allow both in-person wagering at tribal casinos and statewide mobile betting through tribal partnerships. It is expected to be voted on in the Senate within a week. Coleman filed updated bill language through an …
Arkansas Sports Betting Surges as DraftKings, FanDuel Enter Market
Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation: Texas Tech QB Faces NCAA Penalties
DraftKings Early Exit Hits One Million Refunds
SBA Contributes Over $2 Million to Alabama Sports Betting Effort
PENN iGaming Strategy Shift: Impact on Sports Betting
Senate Rejects Oklahoma Sports Betting Bill
First Roll of the Dice Coming To Resorts World NYC
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Bill Gelman
Sports Betting in Hawaii Gaining Momentum
Louisiana Anti-Sweeps Bill Gains Momentum
Michigan Sets Online Casino Revenue Record in March
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David Huber
Colorado Removes Prop Bet Ban from SB 131
Oklahoma Sports Betting Bill Advances with Tribal, Thunder Backing
Maryland lawmakers declined to advance two bills aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos: House Bill 295 and House Bill 1226. This came after both measures stalled in the state Senate before the legislative session ended earlier this month. Both bills, which were backed by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, had previously passed the House with strong bipartisan support but failed to clear the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. The … A new survey, known as the American Sports Fanship Survey, highlights the increasing popularity of sports betting in the United States. This survey included over 3,000 respondents. It was conducted by the Siena Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication. The data found that 52% of men under 50 have at least one betting account. It shows that the majority of sports bettors are relatively young, which … For the first time in history, PA online slot revenue broke $200 million for a single month. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), gross revenue for online slots in March 2026 totaled $201,363,554 on approximately $5.255 billion total wagers. The figures point to an estimated 96% Return to Player (RTP) rate, with regulated iGaming apps retaining just above 3.8% of overall spin bets. The March 2026 gross revenue … The March revenue report from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is the latest evidence that the New Jersey online casino industry is showing no signs of slowing down. It almost was a new all-time record month as the $272.1 million fell just shy of December’s $273.2 million. The result is 11.6% higher than the $243.9 million earned during the same period last year. March was the latest month in … FanDuel has launched a new feature that allows bettors to insure player prop wagers against in-game injuries, known as Bet Protect+. This involves users paying a small additional charge at 3% of the total stake (a $3 fee on a $100 wager) to safeguard their bets if a player exits a game early due to injury. When the protection is applied, affected single bets are reimbursed as cash instead of … DraftKings and FanDuel have each contributed more than $1 million to the “Tax Relief Nebraska” campaign, a ballot initiative aimed at helping to legalize sports betting in the state. Several other operators have stepped up their financial support in Nebraska’s push to legalize sports betting. In addition to contributions from FanDuel and DraftKings, support for the “Tax Relief Nebraska” campaign has also come from BetMGM and Fanatics. At the same … Potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel has included a 10% federal tax on all US iGaming as part of his 2028 policy aspirations. The tax, to be levied on all iGaming ranging from online sports betting and casino to prediction markets, would be in addition to existing state fees that operators are currently responsible for. In a recent WSJ video interview with columnist Matthew Continetti, the White House Chief of … Clearly, bet365 isn’t done expanding across the United States as the brand is officially live in Michigan. April 17 is the official launch day. It means Michigan gamblers can download the integrated bet365 online sportsbook and iGaming platform. New Jersey and Pennsylvania are the only other states where the combined product is live. Trip Stoddard, Head of Business Development at Bet365, said “We’re excited to bring Bet365 to Michigan and … Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos with House Bill 1885, which was introduced by Rep. Scott Cepicky and Rep. Clay Doggett. Under House Bill 1885, Tennessee lawmakers aim to formally define sweepstakes casinos as unlawful gambling operations. The proposal targets sites that operate using virtual currencies with real-world value. It aims to close what regulators see as a loophole that has allowed these platforms to function outside … Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal sports gambling charges, according to his attorney. Prosecutors allege that Jones sold insider information about player availability and health to bettors while working with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones is scheduled to appear in court on April 28. Jones reportedly provided details about LeBron James while working with the Lakers, sharing this insider knowledge with … After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 904, the Kentucky General Assembly decided to override this decision. HB 904 will raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 and prohibit certain prop bets on college athletes. Changes will take effect in 90 days. The newly enacted measure introduces a range of updates to Kentucky’s gambling framework, affecting sports betting, horse racing, and daily fantasy sports operations. One of the … Ohio Senator Bill DeMora has publicly opposed the proposed changes to Ohio sports betting with Senate Bill 199 and the Save Ohio Sports Act. Sen. DeMora stated that it would have a negative impact on the market within the state. These public comments signal that the proposed changes could face challenges in progressing through the legislative process. SB 199 focuses on taxation and funding. The bill proposes a 2% tax …
Maryland Sweepstakes Casino Ban Fails as HB 295 and HB 1226 Stall
New Survey Signals Need for Emphasis on Responsible Gaming
PA iGaming Slot Revenue Breaks into New Territory
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David Huber
New Jersey Online Casinos Clear $272M In March Revenue
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Bill Gelman
FanDuel Launches Bet Protect+
DraftKings and FanDuel Fund Nebraska Sports Betting Initiative
Rahm Emanuel Would Seek 10% Federal iGaming Tax
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David Huber
Bet365 Sportsbook And Online Casino Enters Mature Michigan Market
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Bill Gelman
Tennessee Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban as U.S. Crackdown Continues
Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in NBA Gambling Case
Kentucky Overrides Veto on HB 904
Ohio Sports Betting Bills Face Opposition From Senator Bill DeMora
Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed legislation, House Bill 904, which would have raised the legal sports betting age in Kentucky from 18 to 21. The bill would also force operators to set a minimum bet limit of $1,000, meaning that this would be the maximum that a player can win in a single wager. It would even ban prop bets on in-state college athletes, focusing on unders rather than overs. … Another popular sportsbook is removing credit cards for deposits. bet365 has announced it will no longer allow U.S. users to fund their accounts using credit cards as of April 13th, 2026. It’s worth noting that while credit cards are no longer supported for new deposits, any transactions made prior to April 13th will still be completed as expected. Players can continue to deposit funds through other options, including debit cards … The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has introduced a free online course to educate high school students about the risks of sports betting. The initiative comes amid growing concern over increased youth exposure to gambling through mobile apps, social media, and sports media advertising. Even though minors aren’t legally permitted to engage in U.S. sports betting, they’re still at risk due to being inundated with advertisements while … Washington D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder has introduced new legislation, B26-0656, that would legalize online casino gaming while banning sweepstakes casinos. By creating a regulated environment while removing gray area operators, the bill would deter D.C. users from joining offshore platforms, which is a risk when there are no available iGaming platforms. Under the proposal, operators would pay an initial licensing fee of $2 million for a five-year term, with renewals … Major U.S. sportsbook operators, including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365, are increasing their political spending by backing a new political action committee (PAC). This new PAC is aimed at expanding legalized sports betting across the country, according to Axios. The efforts could help push states like Texas towards a path to regulated sports betting. Leading operators DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365, each of which are part of the Sports Betting …
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sports Betting Bill
bet365 Removes Credit Cards as Deposit Method
NFHS Course Targets Rising Youth Sports Betting Risks
D.C. Bill Targets Sweepstakes Ban, Legal iGaming Expansion
Sportsbooks Invest Millions in PAC to Push U.S. Betting Expansion
