Legal Gambling News, Updates, and Analysis

New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.

Maine’s online casino bill, LD 1164, advances with tribal exclusivity. Here’s what it means for players, sweepstakes sites, and the state’s gambling future.

Massachusetts lawmakers are finally taking online casinos seriously. On June 23, they’ll debate bills to legalize iGaming, grant licenses, and set a 20% tax rate—just as pressure builds from neighboring states. Here’s what’s at stake and who’s pushing back.

Richard Bland College (RBC) has unveiled the highly anticipated class schedule for its new Dealer Institute, a pivotal initiative designed to train the future workforce for the new “Live! Casino & Hotel” in Petersburg, VA. This comprehensive program aims to equip local residents with the skills necessary to pursue lucrative careers in the rapidly expanding […]

High 5 Games — a leading operator in the U.S. gaming industry — announced today the reinstatement of its gaming license in Connecticut following a comprehensive regulatory review by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This development underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to full cooperation, player safety, and regulatory transparency across all its operational […]

PENN Entertainment shareholder HG Vora Capital Management has issued a public letter to fellow shareholders and a proxy statement encouraging them to vote for its board picks. The firm, which owns about 4.8% of PENN stock, has criticized the company’s leadership. HG Vora nominated three independent directors in advance of the upcoming annual meeting for PENN […]

As the gambling industry evolves and grows, its commitment to responsible gambling is increasingly important. Geolocation technology—which, first and foremost, ensures jurisdictional compliance—is emerging as a vital responsible gambling tool beyond its traditional uses. Typically, operators rely on geo-tracking to enforce regulatory compliance by using player geolocation data to ensure play happens within a legal jurisdiction. […]

Play'n GO says it will never offer games through sweepstakes casinos, and believes that competitors who do will face regulatory consequences.

The application deadline for downstate New York’s three casino licenses officially closed last Friday. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is now sifting through eight different applications for new casino [...]

Just this past Monday, June 23, a public hearing went down with the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure in Massachusetts. The discussion was about House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235—basically, the two bills trying to get online casinos up and running in the Bay State. These bills were first put on […]

It looks like Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is finally getting its casino in 2026—because last week, a judge officially shut down Riverside Casino & Golf Resort’s attempt to [...]

New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.

Maine’s online casino bill, LD 1164, advances with tribal exclusivity. Here’s what it means for players, sweepstakes sites, and the state’s gambling future.

Massachusetts lawmakers are finally taking online casinos seriously. On June 23, they’ll debate bills to legalize iGaming, grant licenses, and set a 20% tax rate—just as pressure builds from neighboring states. Here’s what’s at stake and who’s pushing back.

As the gambling industry evolves and grows, its commitment to responsible gambling is increasingly important. Geolocation technology—which, first and foremost, ensures jurisdictional compliance—is emerging as a vital responsible gambling tool beyond its traditional uses. Typically, operators rely on geo-tracking to enforce regulatory compliance by using player geolocation data to ensure play happens within a legal jurisdiction. […]

A GambleAware-backed study is investigating the best practices for treating gambling harm among neurodiverse people.

As Minnesota continues to work through online sports betting, it is considering banning push notifications from online operators.

Contrary to expectations, a recent study suggests that access to multiple slot themes does not increase players' gambling time.

New Jersey's new Responsible Gambling Task Force released a report that shows, among other things, the state's failure to spend its budget.

Researchers found that magnetic brain stimulation can reduce cravings in those experiencing gambling addictions for at least six months.