Efforts to legalize online casino gaming in Maryland have stalled after a pair of key bills were withdrawn by their sponsor. The proposal will no longer move forward in the current legislative session. These proposals for legalized iGaming in Maryland were backed by Senator Ron Watson. One of the bills, Senate Bill 761, aimed to put the issue directly before voters via a statewide referendum. However, that measure was withdrawn … Minnesota lawmakers are advancing new legislation that would ban sweepstakes casinos. It’s the latest example of a state cracking down on sweepstakes operators. These platforms have faced nationwide scrutiny over the last year. The two anti-sweeps bills: SF 4474 (Senate) and HF 4410 (House) seek to establish a clear statutory definition of sweepstakes casinos. The language explicitly targets platforms that use dual-currency systems where one form of virtual currency can … California lawmakers are advancing new legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on online sports betting within the state. Assembly Bill 2617, known as the “Protecting Kids from Online Gambling Act,” was introduced as part of a broader effort to address concerns around youth exposure. Under AB 2617, lawmakers are proposing a ban on sports betting advertising. The measure would prohibit promotional content from daily fantasy sports and sports betting platforms. No … With the NBA Playoffs now weeks away, other media outlets are reporting that guard Terry Rozier’s name will not be included on the Miami Heat’s playoff roster. According to published reports, the Heat are expected to waive Rozier before the end of the regular season, which will create a roster spot for Miami’s postseason run. April 12 is the final day of the NBA regular season, and playoff rosters must … Lawmakers in Maryland passed House Bill 518 by a 132-0 vote. The bill aims to strengthen consumer protections by banning college player props and removing credit cards as a payment method for sports betting. It will also raise the minimum age requirement for daily fantasy sports from 18 to 21 years old. Maryland aims to ban college player props due to safety concerns for athletes. Players have spoken publicly about … Alabama’s 2026 election cycle is seeing a significant influx of money from gambling-affiliated organizations, reshaping the financial terrain of several legislative races. Reports show that the Montgomery-based SV&B PAC has distributed $718,500 to candidates since January 2025, funded heavily by more than $1.25 million from the Sports Betting Alliance, a group representing major sports betting operators like Bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel. State Sen. Jay Hovey is the top … Missouri officials are escalating their push to eliminate unregulated gambling machines found throughout gas stations, convenience stores, and other retail locations. The effort follows a federal court ruling determining that so‑called “skill” or “no‑chance” devices meet the definition of illegal gambling machines under state law. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that enforcement will extend to every region of the state, signaling a coordinated approach involving both state and local agencies. … NCAA President Charlie Baker has expressed concerns about the growing impact of sports betting on college sports. Baker highlighted the increased abuse directed at players and officials due to sports betting. His remarks come as the NCAA continues to evaluate how the expansion of sports betting is affecting athletes, referees, and coaches. In a recent interview with CBS News, NCAA President Charlie Baker pointed to a growing wave of abusive … The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released its February revenue report this week, and the iGaming results once again made headlines. Online casinos earned $300.6 million for the month, up 14.9% from the same period last year when the total was $261.5 million. The numbers saw a slight 4.9% decline from January’s $316.2 million, but February had two less days than January. The latest results makes it five straight months … Maine’s commercial casinos recorded $12.7 million in gross revenue for February, reflecting a 9.1% year‑over‑year increase, according to the Maine Gambling Control Unit. This marks a turnaround from January, when state casino revenue had dipped 3.4%. Slots were the main driver of February’s gains, generating $11.2 million statewide, up 14.8% from the same month the prior year. Table games, however, experienced continued weakness, falling 19.6% to $1.5 million. Oxford Casino … Duke Blue Devils sophomore guard Isaiah Evans, who just helped the team win the ACC Tournament, recently raised concerns about the impact of sports betting on college athletes. Evans specifically pointed to an increase in harassment tied to prop bets, stating that players are receiving hostile messages from bettors, with some incidents escalating to threats. This has prompted broader questions about the impact of prop betting in college sports. College … Wisconsin’s push to legalize online sports betting reached a new milestone after the state Senate approved a bill designed to allow mobile wagering under tribal oversight. The proposal passed 21–12 with bipartisan support and follows a previous voice vote in the Assembly. Under existing state law, sports betting is only permitted in person at tribal casinos, leaving Wisconsin behind many neighboring states where online wagering is already available. The bill …
Maryland iGaming Effort Stalls
Minnesota Anti-Sweeps Bills Advance
California AB 2617 Seeks to Ban Sports Betting Ads
Miami Heat Could Cut Terry Rozier Before NBA Playoffs Start
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Bill Gelman
Maryland HB 518 Passes House, Targets College Props
Gambling Money Shapes Alabama’s 2026 Campaign Landscape
Missouri Steps Up Effort To Remove Illegal Gambling Machines
NCAA President Highlights Concerns Over Sports Betting
PA Online Casinos Monthly Revenue Exceeds $300 Million, Again
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Bill Gelman
Maine Casino Revenue Sees February Growth Amid Shifting Gaming Trends
Duke’s Isaiah Evans Highlights Harassment Concerns From College Player Props
Wisconsin Edges Closer To Legal Online Sports Betting After Senate Vote
Massachusetts lawmakers have delayed efforts to legalize online casinos, opting instead to examine the issue further before taking action. A proposed bill, H4431, that would have authorized and regulated iGaming, was set aside by a legislative committee, pushing any potential decision on legalization to the 2027 session. Legislation introduced by Rep. David Muradian in August outlined a plan to bring a wide range of iGaming to Massachusetts. The proposal covered … 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 …
Massachusetts iGaming Bill H4431 Delayed to 2027
NCAA’s Draw the Line PSA Addresses Student-Athlete Harassment Associated With Sports Betting
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Bill Gelman
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 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 … 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 …
Maryland Weighs Expansion of Gambling Market With New Online Casino Proposals
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
