The NCAA has launched a public service announcement to increase awareness of the harassment and hurdles that student-athletes face due to sports betting. Its Draw the Line campaign coincides with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, with first-round games taking place March 19 and 20. The new spot will air throughout March Madness and highlight the importance of protecting student-athletes. It’s the NCAA’s latest effort to protect student-athletes and ensure that … The Massachusetts Gaming Commission issued multiple fines to major sports betting operators after uncovering several compliance violations. This includes FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and PENN Sports Interactive. The fines stem from incidents involving wagers placed on events not approved for betting in the state. The Massachusetts fines ranged from $5,000 to $20,000. FanDuel received a $5,000 penalty for allowing prop bets on a Nebraska quarterback between Sept. 7 … Virginia’s 2026 legislative session concluded without a compromise on proposals to legalize online casinos, leaving supporters of iGaming to wait until at least next year for renewed discussion. A conference committee tasked with reconciling the House and Senate versions of the legislation was unable to resolve differences between the two bills. Both chambers stood by their preferred structures for regulating and taxing online casino operations, ultimately allowing the session to … Minnesota legislators have introduced Senate File 4474, a bipartisan proposal aimed at prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos that use dual‑currency systems designed to mimic traditional gambling environments. The bill was introduced on March 16 and referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for review. The measure defines online sweepstakes games as internet‑based promotions that simulate casino‑style gambling while operating under a promotional framework rather than a licensed gambling structure. … U.S. lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the growing public health challenges associated with problem gambling. The proposed Providing Opportunities for Individuals In Need of Treatment & Support (POINTS) Act would allocate a portion of the federal tax on sports betting to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs for problem gambling. If passed, the measure would establish the first dedicated stream of federal funding for gambling addiction services … Washington lawmakers have advanced legislation that could expand sports betting in the state to include wagers on in-state college teams. Both chambers of the legislature have approved Senate Bill 6137, also called the Sports Wagering Integrity Act. This would allow bets on programs like the University of Washington, Washington State, and Gonzaga at tribal casinos. If the Senate agrees to a House amendment, the bill will move to Gov. Bob … The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the launch of its “What’s Really at Stake” campaign, designed to heighten awareness of this problematic issue. Information and support will be shared via social media posts, online advertising, a dedicated website at WhatsReallyatStake.com, and promotional materials. All of it is being made available to individuals, educational institutions, or counselors as a free download under the website’s resource section. The campaign launch coincides … The NCAA will monitor referees assigned to its championship events using betting-compliance technology from Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360). Beginning with men’s and women’s March Madness, the system will check more than 200 officials for prohibited sports betting activity by cross-referencing their information with sportsbook databases through IC360’s ProhiBet platform. Recent events have highlighted why maintaining integrity in college athletics remains a major priority for the NCAA. A federal investigation uncovered … A recent town hall at Morgan State University brought renewed attention to Maryland’s ongoing struggle over online casino legislation. Gambling attorney Abbey Block, speaking at the Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research Town Hall, noted that perceptions of online casino play differ sharply from attitudes toward other legal gambling options in the state. Block argued that stigma and moral considerations continue to shape legislative hesitation. She explained that while sports … West Virginia’s online casino market continued its upward trajectory in February 2026, reflecting the overall growth seen in the seven U.S. states with legal iGaming. Nationally, online casino revenue surpassed the $1 billion mark in both December and January, marking consecutive record‑setting months. Although West Virginia remains a smaller contributor compared with top markets like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey, it is growing at a similar pace. The state generated … Georgia lawmakers failed to advance House Resolution 450, a proposal that would have asked voters to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize online sports betting in the state. The measure did not clear the Georgia House before the legislature’s crossover deadline, preventing it from moving forward during the current session. A related bill, House Bill 686, which outlined the regulatory framework for a potential sports betting market, also stalled because … Maryland legislators have renewed efforts to broaden the state’s gambling market by introducing two measures aimed at legalizing online casinos and internet bingo. The proposals, Senate Bill 761 and Senate Bill 885, are designed to work in tandem, combining a constitutional amendment with a fully developed regulatory framework. The referendum component would place the question of legal online gambling before voters during the November 2026 general election. If rejected, neither …
NCAA’s Draw the Line PSA Addresses Student-Athlete Harassment Associated With Sports Betting
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Massachusetts Fines Top Sportsbooks for Compliance Violations
Virginia Lawmakers End 2026 Session Without Online Casino Resolution
Minnesota Moves To Restrict Dual‑Currency Sweepstakes Casinos
POINTS Act Proposes Federal Funding for Problem Gambling Treatment
Washington Sports Betting Bill Would Allow Wagers on In-State College Teams
PGCB Launches “What’s Really At Stake” Initiative Ahead Of March Madness
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Bill Gelman
NCAA to Monitor March Madness Referees Using IC360 Betting Compliance Technology
Maryland Town Hall Highlights Ongoing Opposition to Online Casino Expansion
West Virginia Online Casino Revenue Continues To Track National Growth
Georgia Sports Betting Stalls as HR 450 Fails in House
Maryland Weighs Expansion of Gambling Market With New Online Casino Proposals
With NCAA basketball tournament first-round games taking place March 19 and 20, the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees have announced penalties and requirements for the March Madness player availability reporting program. The press release highlighted how these availability reports are intended to “reduce betting-related pressure, solicitations, and harassment student-athletes and other team personnel receive from bettors connected to playing status.” Availability reports will apply to all Division I … Virginia is taking another step toward allowing a land-based casino just outside Washington, D.C., after the House of Delegates approved legislation enabling a voter referendum in Fairfax County. The measure, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, would let county residents decide whether a casino can be built anywhere within the jurisdiction, expanding beyond earlier proposals that linked the development to Tysons. The House passed the bill with a 64–32 … Louisiana lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting that target both certain types of bets and behavior from bettors toward athletes. Two proposals, Senate Bill 354 and Senate Bill 325 have been introduced. Each bill would have major changes to the Louisiana sports betting landscape, with SB 354 targeting prop bets and SB 325 focusing on the behavior of bettors towards athletes and coaches. Below is a more in-depth … Kentucky and Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban prop bets on individual college athletes due to concerns about the impact of sports wagering on game integrity. The proposals would prohibit bets tied to specific player performances in college games. In Kentucky, Reps. Michael Meredith and Matthew Koch have introduced House Bill 904, an omnibus measure that proposes several updates to the state’s gaming framework. Alongside the ban on … Virginia lawmakers are attempting to resolve key differences between two competing online casino bills, with just days remaining before the legislative session expires on March 14. Both chambers of the General Assembly passed their own versions of online casino legislation but rejected the opposing chamber’s proposal, resulting in a conference committee tasked with developing a unified bill. The six‑member committee—three delegates and three senators—must agree on compromise language before the … New Jersey legislators are advancing a proposal that would significantly restrict how online casinos and sportsbooks communicate with customers. Senate Bill 3401, introduced by Sen. Andrew Zwicker, would ban operators from sending push notifications or text messages that encourage wagering or depositing when the app is not open. The prohibition applies to all licensed online gambling entities in the state, including Atlantic City casinos and retail sportsbooks. Violations could lead … Mississippi’s bid to authorize statewide mobile sports betting is over for this session. After clearing the House, the latest proposal—carried primarily through HB 1581 and then HB 4074—died without a Senate committee vote by the March 3 deadline, repeating the same chamber split seen in 2025. HB 1581 passed the House 85–31 in early February, while a follow-on measure, HB 4074, attempted to answer Senate concerns with changes to taxes … Louisiana lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting that target both certain types of bets and behavior from bettors toward athletes. Two proposals, Senate Bill 354 and Senate Bill 325 have been introduced. Each bill would have major changes to the Louisiana sports betting landscape, with SB 354 targeting prop bets and SB 325 focusing on the behavior of bettors towards athletes and coaches. Below is a more in-depth … The Wind Creek online casino page continues to share a message to customers with the words “Your App Is Moving!” in all caps. The note goes on to inform users “On March 10, 2026, Wind Creek Bethlehem’s current real money gaming website and app will close for play.” It also teases a new real-money gaming experience coming soon. Now there is some clarity regarding what that new experience is thanks … Jackpocket is enjoying a historic week thanks to the latest Powerball winner who purchased the winning ticket from Arkansas using the lottery courier app. When this week’s drawing revealed the numbers 2, 17, 18, 38, 62, plus the Powerball (20), the unnamed Jackpocket customer was $250.8 million richer, before taxes. News about the win was confirmed by parent company DraftKings on Wednesday. The press release noted that this was only … Sacred Heart University recently released a new national poll, in partnership with GreatBlue Research. It revealed that young viewers are concerned about the proliferation of sports betting advertisements, especially during major sporting events. Here are some key findings from the 2026 Sacred Heart University Nationwide Sports Gambling Poll, which consisted of 1,500 respondents, conducted from February 2-5, 2026. Almost 50% of respondents stated that sports betting adds appear too frequently … Ohio’s sports betting marketplace entered 2026 with a measurable decline in betting handle compared to the prior January, and one of the most visible variables was the absence of Ohio State football during the month. The statewide handle fell to approximately $931.1 million in January 2026—an 8% year-over-year decline—after exceeding $1 billion when Ohio State won the national title the previous January. The Buckeyes’ season ended on December 31 with …
With March Madness Fast Approaching, The NCAA Is Looking To Curb Pressures Associated With Sports Betting By Introduc…
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Bill Gelman
Virginia Moves Closer To Allowing A Fairfax County Casino
Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Could Ban Prop Bets, Protect Athletes
Kentucky, Minnesota lawmakers consider bans on college player prop bets
Virginia Lawmakers Work To Reconcile Online Casino Bills Ahead Of Deadline
New Jersey Advances Bid To Ban Mobile Gambling Notifications
Mississippi’s Mobile Sports Betting Push Ends For 2026 Session
Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Could Ban Prop Bets, Protect Athletes
Imperial Treasures Casino Making U.S. Debut Via Wind Creek Bethlehem Partnership
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Bill Gelman
$250.8 Million Powerball Win Sets Jackpocket Record
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Bill Gelman
SHU Poll Reveals Negative Perceptions on Volume of Sports Betting Ads
Ohio State’s Playoff Struggle Links To Year-Over-Year Dip In Ohio Sports Betting Handle
Caesars Entertainment is once again at the center of major acquisition speculation after reports indicated the casino operator is reviewing multiple takeover proposals. According to recent coverage from the Financial Times and others, interest includes a potential bid from Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment, as well as a management‑led buyout scenario. Shares of Caesars surged between 19% and 20% following the reports, marking one of the company’s most dramatic single‑day increases … Indiana lawmakers have now completed legislative action on House Bill 1052, which would ban sweepstakes casinos, advancing the measure to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. The bill cleared both chambers after the Senate approved an amended version and the House concurred before the close of the legislative session on February 27th. With final legislative approval secured, HB 1052 is at the final step to make Indiana the seventh state to ban … The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), which represents major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings, has opposed Wisconsin Assembly Bill 397, arguing that the measure could inadvertently benefit unregulated markets. The SBA states that the bill’s structure may negatively impact consumer protections and regulatory oversight if enacted in its current form. SBA President and CEO Joe Maloney said Monday that residents should have a direct voice in shaping statewide wagering policy. AB … With March being National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are making over a $1-million expanded commitment to responsible gaming research, public awareness, and other areas. The announcement notes that $450,000 will go to the International Center for Responsible Gaming Research. It will be used to fund a new, groundbreaking research initiative examining sports betting and its impact on player behavior. This includes supporting independent, peer-reviewed research … Indiana lawmakers have now completed legislative action on House Bill 1052, which would ban sweepstakes casinos, advancing the measure to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. The bill cleared both chambers after the Senate approved an amended version and the House concurred before the close of the legislative session on February 27th. With final legislative approval secured, HB 1052 is at the final step to make Indiana the seventh state to ban …
Caesars Entertainment Weighs Potential Buyout Amid Market Volatility
Indiana HB 1052 Nearing Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos
Wisconsin Sports Betting Bill Faces Pushback From SBA
BetMGM, MGM Resorts Investing Over $1M In Responsible Gaming Research
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Indiana HB 1052 Nearing Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos
