Legal Gambling News, Updates, and Analysis

The CFTC's enforcement stance has changed under the Trump administration, and it will no longer oppose Kalshi's US political offerings.

The debate over skill game machines in Virginia has taken another turn after a county judge ruled that the Queen of Virginia games are legal.

MGM Resorts reached a proposed settlement for $8.5 million with the (NGCB), following an investigation for illegal bookmaking.

Sheriffs arrested a Florida police officer over allegations he provided confidential information to the suspect in the Hard Rock bomb scare.

Three attempts by states to ban sweepstakes casinos have failed in the past two weeks and the industry's trade group is overjoyed.

The City of Baltimore is suing DraftKings and FanDuel over "deceptive" practices it says target and exploit at-risk residents.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of approximately $27,000 worth of lottery tickets from a gas station, a crime for which the Pennsylvania Lottery's security measures and severe legal penalties make it difficult for thieves to profit.

The future of the Texas Lottery is in jeopardy amid a series of scandals and facing a legislature hostile to legal gambling in any form. The state’s Lottery Commission appears all but certain to disappear, though the Lottery itself may receive another couple of years to make a case for its continued existence under new oversight. Last week, […]

Ohio lawmakers are making another attempt to legalize online casinos after failing in 2024. The bill, SB 197, was introduced this week by state Sen. Nathan Manning. It would allow up to 11 online casino  brands with a tax rate of 36% to 40%, the highest among iGaming states. The proposal would also allow online […]

While lottery courier services face bans in other states, both New York and New Jersey are showing a regulated partnership is possible.

Louisiana is considering the legalization of online lottery in the state, which would include draw games and eInstant tickets.

A bill to amend the Nevada Constitution to allow for a lottery failed to advance last week, pushing hopes back until at least 2030.

Three of the world’s largest tech companies — Apple, Google, and Meta — will have to continue fighting a lawsuit that accuses them of profiting from illegal gambling-style apps. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose rejected their bid to dismiss the claims, ruling that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not […]

iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS has rolled out a new free Online Casino Cost Calculator, giving operators a way to estimate budgets and time-to-market before launching a new platform. The tool is designed to bring structure and transparency to what is often an uncertain process, whether for newcomers considering entry into the industry or experienced operators […]

Bally’s $4B Bronx casino resort at Ferry Point wins key approval in New York’s downstate casino race.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to eight unlicensed online gambling operators, citing consumer protection concerns and a lack of state-required licensing.

Las Vegas is used to teenagers trying to sneak into nightclubs, not casinos’ computer systems. Yet police say one teen played hacker instead of poker, and the stakes could not have been higher. Back in 2023, MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment were blindsided by cyberattacks that shut down slot machines, froze hotel check-ins, and even […]

New York has rejected the $11B Freedom Plaza casino and resort bid, citing safety, congestion, and environmental concerns.

Chicago’s move to allow video gambling terminals has reignited the fight over online casinos in Illinois. Here’s how VGT expansion could stall iGaming legalization statewide.

ProgressPlay is entering the sweepstakes casino market with a dual-currency platform, debuting at SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon, even as US states ban similar models.

Discover the 10 of the best new sweepstakes casino slot releases of 2025, including bonus features, jackpots, and where to play for big wins.

California lawmakers amended AB 831 to fully ban online sweepstakes casinos while protecting retail promotions. See where the bill stands and what it means for tribes, cardrooms, and players.