A new statewide survey released this week indicates that Colorado voters show limited interest in legalizing online casinos, even as other digital gambling formats continue to expand. According to the poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming, roughly 80% of voters oppose allowing online casino gambling through legislation or ballot measure. This opposition was broad, spanning party lines and demographic groups, and intensified after voters were informed about how … Problem‑gambling advocates are warning Nebraska lawmakers that the state’s limited treatment budget and small provider network would be overrun if online betting launches statewide. They argue that 24/7 mobile access typically drives a faster onset of harm and more people seeking help than land‑based gambling alone. Those concerns come as policymakers weigh measures to put mobile sports betting before voters and to establish a regulatory framework tied to racetracks. Proponents … Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has proposed a significant increase to the state’s sports betting tax as part of her fiscal year 2027 budget plan. The proposal would raise the tax rate on certain sportsbook operators, with the goal of generating additional funding to support the state budget. The measure is expected to face legislative debate in the Republican-controlled state legislature. Hobbs introduced a $17.7 billion budget plan that calls for … The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) is speaking out regarding the current status of player proposition bets in college athletics. It came in the form of a three-page letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to make significant changes to prop betting rules. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being and safety of student-athletes across all 18 campuses, and the … Florida lawmakers moved a broad gambling package one step closer to a floor vote, advancing HB 189 out of the House Commerce Committee on an 18–5 tally. The measure creates new felonies tied to sports betting integrity—most notably making it a crime to wager when a bettor knows a contest is fixed—while elevating penalties for illegal slot-machine operations. Sponsor Rep. Dana Trabulsy positioned the bill as both a public‑safety and … New Jersey legislators have unveiled four new bills intended to strengthen responsible gambling protections across online sportsbooks and casinos. The proposals arrive at a moment when online wagering continues to expand in popularity, prompting greater scrutiny from regulators and policymakers. According to the bill summaries, each measure addresses a different component of consumer protection, from marketing practices to payment methods. Two of the bills directly (NJ S3401 and S3419) target … South Carolina’s most recent attempt to authorize a commercial casino along the Interstate 95 corridor has effectively collapsed after Governor Henry McMaster reiterated his refusal to support gambling expansion. According to reporting from PlayUSA, the bipartisan proposal—which aimed to stimulate economic development in a deeply impoverished region—was considered dead on arrival largely because it lacked the backing of the governor. The plan centered on a proposed casino site in Orangeburg … Nevada sportsbooks generated $133.8 million in wagers on the Super Bowl, the state’s lowest handle for the event since Super Bowl 50 in 2016, when betting totaled $132.5 million. The decline reflects a broader shift in sports betting, as wagering activity continues to spread across an expanding number of legal markets nationwide. The decline in Nevada’s Super Bowl betting handle comes as legal sports betting becomes increasingly accessible across the … The Mississippi Senate has approved legislation aimed at prohibiting sweepstakes casinos, marking a renewed effort by lawmakers to clamp down on digital gambling platforms in a state without legalized iGaming. The bill now advances to the House, where its fate will be decided amid broader debates over the future of online gambling in Mississippi. Senate Bill 2104, which cleared the Senate without opposition, targets online sweepstakes casinos and similar digital … The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has urged professional sports leagues participating in the state’s legal sports betting market to formally raise any concerns about wagering integrity. The move comes amid increased scrutiny of certain bet types, as regulators emphasize that leagues have existing avenues to request restrictions but have not yet done so. In a formal letter sent to professional sports leagues, the New York State Gaming Commission … Illinois lawmakers are reopening discussions around legalizing online casino gaming, reviving a debate that has surfaced repeatedly in recent legislative sessions. The latest proposal would allow iGaming in addition to the state’s existing sports betting framework. The renewed effort to legalize online casino gaming is being led by Edgar González Jr., who has filed House Bill 4797 to establish a formal framework for iGaming in Illinois. The proposal, titled the … A federal class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Ohio claims that sweepstakes casino Stake.us is operating as an illegal online casino under state gambling law. The suit, led by plaintiff Brenda Krivatch, argues that the platform misrepresented itself as a “legal sweepstakes” site, giving players the impression that its operations were permitted within the state. In reality, the filing states, Stake.us lacked the necessary licenses and did …
Colorado Voters Show Reluctance Toward Expanding Online Casino Gambling
Nebraska Faces Budget Strain As Online Gambling Debate Accelerates
Arizona Sports Betting Tax Could Rise to 45% Under New Budget
Big Ten Conference SAIC Voices Concerns Over Negative Impact Of College Player Prop Bets
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Florida Advances Wide-Ranging Gambling Bill Aimed at Betting Integrity
New Jersey Introduces New Responsible Gambling Reform Bills
South Carolina Governor’s Opposition Leaves Casino Bill Without a Path Forward
Nevada Super Bowl Betting Handle Hits 10-Year Low
Mississippi Senate Passes Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Gaming
NY Gaming Commission Urges Leagues to Address Sports Betting Integrity
Illinois Reconsiders iGaming Legalization With House Bill 4797
Ohio Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Stake.us of Operating an Illegal Sweepstakes Casino
Virginia lawmakers are advancing major gambling legislation that could reshape both the online casino and sweeps gaming markets. The renewed effort follows months of stalled progress, but recent committee votes in both chambers signal a growing appetite for a regulated iGaming framework. A Senate committee advanced SB 118 with a 9–6 vote, reviving the bill after prior setbacks and prompting renewed debate on consumer protections and industry oversight. Supporters of … The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has been extremely busy this week after issuing more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to entities allegedly operating illegal online casino and online sweepstakes gaming platforms in the Prairie State. The news was announced on Thursday afternoon and done in coordination with the Illinois Attorney General’s office. Each operator is being demanded to immediately block Illinois residents from accessing their internet sites or discontinue offering prizes … Missouri regulators have declined to prohibit prop bets on individual college athletes, pushing back against calls from the NCAA following a series of high-profile gambling scandals. The decision by the Missouri Gaming Commission comes as the state’s newly launched sports betting market continues to take shape, with officials signaling a preference to gather more data before making additional rule changes in Missouri. The NCAA has argued that wagers tied to … Indiana lawmakers have pushed House Bill 1052 forward with an 87–11 vote, positioning the state one step closer to banning online sweepstakes casinos. The bill, which targets online games that mimic traditional gambling while using dual‑currency or multi‑currency systems, now heads to the Senate for committee assignment. Originally drafted to criminalize sweepstakes operators, HB 1052 was amended during House Public Policy Committee discussions to downgrade violations to civil penalties. Lawmakers … Pennsylvania recorded its fifth consecutive year of gambling revenue growth in 2025, reaching nearly $6.8 billion, a 10.7% increase from 2024. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board attributed much of this rise to a 27% jump in iGaming revenue. This total more than doubles the state’s gambling revenue from 2016, illustrating a long-term shift in how residents and visitors participate in gaming. The growth also strengthened tax contributions, which climbed to … South Carolina lawmakers are set to formally revisit legalized sports betting, becoming the first state in 2026 to schedule a hearing on the issue. The discussion will center on Senate Bill 444, a proposal that would authorize online sports wagering statewide. It will take place before the South Carolina Senate Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee, marking an early push for expanding gambling in South Carolina. Under the proposal, sports betting … DraftKings is preparing to introduce a new funding option that would allow customers in several states to deposit money into their sportsbook accounts using cryptocurrency that has been converted into U.S. dollars. The initiative, which has been discussed with state regulators, reflects the operator’s efforts to expand payment flexibility while navigating a regulatory landscape that remains divided on the use of digital assets in legal sports betting. State regulators confirmed … Louisiana lawmakers have pre-filed House Bill 53 (HB 53), a measure that would treat certain sweepstakes-style gambling offenses as “racketeering activity” under state law. The bill’s core change is not a new standalone ban on sweepstakes casinos, but an amendment that would add existing gambling crimes—such as “gambling by computer” and “gambling by electronic sweepstakes device”—as predicate offenses that can support a racketeering case. By shifting sweepstakes-related enforcement into the … BetMGM announced an update to its terms of service to “explicitly prohibit athlete harassment.” Under the revised terms, BetMGM will suspend a customer’s account if the individual is found to have used harassing or abusive language toward athletes, coaches, or team or league personnel. Under the previous terms, the operator allowed account suspension for any lawful reason, harassment included. BetMGM’s policy change now provides more clarity and underscores the company’s … A new partnership in Colorado aims to streamline access to treatment for individuals struggling with gambling addiction by connecting early intervention services with more advanced levels of care. The collaboration is designed to create a clearer entry point into treatment. It will also aim to reduce delays for patients who require specialized mental health support as demand for gambling-related platforms continues to grow. Under the agreement, Kindbridge Behavioral Health and … New York lawmakers are advancing several bills that would significantly reshape the state’s sports wagering landscape to reduce the likelihood of player‑driven betting scandals. The proposals, known as NY A09636, come amid increased scrutiny of athlete involvement in gambling controversies across U.S. sports, prompting legislators to revisit how certain wager types could be exploited. A central measure, introduced by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, would remove player and team proposition bets as … Federal authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into illegal sports betting connected to NBA games, signaling that the scope of the case may extend beyond previously disclosed incidents involving Terry Rozier and others. Prosecutors say they are reviewing additional contests as part of an ongoing effort to determine whether insider information was used to influence wagering outcomes. Court filings and recent sentencing hearings indicate that investigators are still uncovering new …
Virginia Advances Major iGaming Bill Reshaping Online Casino and Sweeps Landscape
Illinois Gaming Board Sends 60-Plus Cease-And-Desist Letters To Illegal Sweepstakes Casino Operators
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Bill Gelman
Missouri Regulators Reject NCAA Push to Ban College Player Props
Indiana Makes Major Step Toward Banning Sweepstakes Casinos
Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Grows as Physical Venues See Uneven Performance
South Carolina Sports Betting Bill 444 Sets 2026 Hearing, Market Framework
DraftKings to Launch Crypto-to-Cash Deposits in Select U.S. States
Louisiana Bill Would Treat Sweepstakes Casinos as Racketeering Activity
BetMGM Anti-Harassment Policy Updates Show Commitment To Sports Integrity
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Bill Gelman
Colorado Partnership Connects Gambling Addiction Therapy With Advanced Care
New York Lawmakers Introduce Bills Aimed at Preventing Player Betting Scandals
NBA Betting Investigation Expands as Feds Review Additional Games
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that 1-800-MY-RESET is its newly adopted National Problem Gambling Helpline number. The change is designed to be memorable and easily accessible for the public. The new phone number is live and operational to receive phone calls. The press release notes that the new number supports NCPG’s ongoing network modernization efforts. Calls to the 1-800-MY-RESET phone number will connect individuals to the … South Carolina’s already slim prospects for legal casino gambling grew even dimmer after House lawmakers sent a proposed casino authorization bill back to the Ways and Means Committee, effectively pausing the effort for the remainder of the session. The move occurred on January 28, 2026, halting any chance of a floor vote this year. Even if the measure had advanced, its chances were low. State Senate leadership has shown little … Churchill Downs, the parent company of Oxford Casino, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maine’s new online casino law LD 1164, which grants exclusive iGaming rights to the state’s four federally recognized tribes. The law took effect in January after Governor Janet Mills declined to veto it, allowing it to pass without her signature. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, argues that the … Iowa lawmakers are considering House Study Bill 586, with a companion measure filed as Senate Study Bill 3040. This legislation would expand the state’s authority to crack down on unlicensed online gambling operations, including sweepstakes casinos. The proposal, scheduled for a legislative hearing on Jan. 29, would grant regulators new enforcement tools. This includes cease-and-desist orders aimed at operators deemed to be offering illegal gaming activity within the state. It’s … Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has indicated that cracking down on illegal gambling operators will be a top priority in 2026, marking a more assertive enforcement approach by the state. Speaking publicly about his agenda, Uthmeier said unlicensed and offshore gambling operations undermine Florida’s regulatory structure and divert revenue away from authorized channels. The comments come as legal sports betting and casino gaming expand under the state’s compact with the …
National Council On Problem Gambling Resets Helpline Phone Number
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Bill Gelman
South Carolina Casino Prospects Dim After Latest Legislative Setback
Churchill Downs Lawsuit Challenges Maine’s Tribal-Only iGaming Model
Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Expanded Enforcement Powers Against Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida Attorney General Signals Tougher Enforcement Against Illegal Gambling Operators
