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Texas Could Become the First State to Eliminate Its Own Lottery
May 20, 2025 |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 [...]
Ohio Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
May 16, 2025 |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 [...]
PENN Institutional Investor Accuses Board of Destroying Value, Disenfranchising Shareholders
May 15, 2025 |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 [...]
High-Precision Geolocation Could Unlock New Possibilities for Responsible Gambling: XPoint CEO
May 13, 2025 |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 [...]
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart Confirms Online Casino Legislation is in the Works
May 8, 2025 |State Rep. and House Finance Committee chair Brian Stewart has confirmed a bill to expand Ohio's legal online gambling is coming soon.
Play’n GO Takes a Hard Line Against Sweepstakes Casinos, Rules Out Future Partnerships
May 7, 2025 |Play'n GO says it will never offer games through sweepstakes casinos, and believes that competitors who do will face regulatory consequences.
FanDuel Casino Removes Huff N’Even More Puff Citing Unspecified ‘Concerns’ After User Reports Bug
May 7, 2025 |Light & Wonder's Huff N'Even More Puff is temporarily off the market, the second of its flagship slots to get pulled in less than a year.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Abandons Its Election-Betting Case Against Kalshi
May 7, 2025 |The CFTC's enforcement stance has changed under the Trump administration, and it will no longer oppose Kalshi's US political offerings.
Industry News
PENN Institutional Investor Accuses Board of Destroying Value, Disenfranchising Shareholders
May 15, 2025 |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 […]
High-Precision Geolocation Could Unlock New Possibilities for Responsible Gambling: XPoint CEO
May 13, 2025 |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 Takes a Hard Line Against Sweepstakes Casinos, Rules Out Future Partnerships
May 7, 2025 |Play'n GO says it will never offer games through sweepstakes casinos, and believes that competitors who do will face regulatory consequences.
FanDuel Casino Removes Huff N’Even More Puff Citing Unspecified ‘Concerns’ After User Reports Bug
May 7, 2025 |Light & Wonder's Huff N'Even More Puff is temporarily off the market, the second of its flagship slots to get pulled in less than a year.
Bet365 Reportedly Considering US Sale or Public Offering. What Might That Mean for US Players?
May 2, 2025 |Bet365's owner, the Coates family, is reportedly considering a full or partial sale of their gambling empire, worth as much as $12 billion.
DraftKings Backs Away From Apparent Predictions Market Plans
April 21, 2025 |DraftKings Predict has dropped its plans to join the National Futures Association, quelling speculation about a contract-trading product.
Macau-Based Casino Game Manufacturer Pulls Producs From US Amid Tariffs
April 17, 2025 |Macau-based online casino game manufacturer, LT Game, is leaving the US market due to increased tariff rates.
Shareholders Push Casino Companies to Study the Economic Viability of Smoking Bans
April 15, 2025 |Anti-smoking advocacy groups are urging shareholders of four gambling giants to demand that they conduct studies on smoke-free casinos.
Legal, Lawsuits, & Crime
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Abandons Its Election-Betting Case Against Kalshi
May 7, 2025 |The CFTC's enforcement stance has changed under the Trump administration, and it will no longer oppose Kalshi's US political offerings.
County Court Rules Redeveloped ‘Queen of Virginia’ Skill Game Machines are Legal
April 28, 2025 |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 Agrees to $8.5M Settlement in Nix, Bowyer Investigation
April 22, 2025 |MGM Resorts reached a proposed settlement for $8.5 million with the (NGCB), following an investigation for illegal bookmaking.
Florida Officer Arrested, Accused of Sharing Confidential Info with Hard Rock Bomb Scare Suspect
April 16, 2025 |Sheriffs arrested a Florida police officer over allegations he provided confidential information to the suspect in the Hard Rock bomb scare.
Social and Promotional Games Issues Celebratory Statement Following Failure of Three Anti-Sweeps Bills
April 9, 2025 |Three attempts by states to ban sweepstakes casinos have failed in the past two weeks and the industry's trade group is overjoyed.
City of Baltimore Sues DraftKings and FanDuel Under Municipal Consumer Protection Ordinance
April 8, 2025 |The City of Baltimore is suing DraftKings and FanDuel over "deceptive" practices it says target and exploit at-risk residents.
Legislative News
Texas Could Become the First State to Eliminate Its Own Lottery
May 20, 2025 |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 Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
May 16, 2025 |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 […]
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart Confirms Online Casino Legislation is in the Works
May 8, 2025 |State Rep. and House Finance Committee chair Brian Stewart has confirmed a bill to expand Ohio's legal online gambling is coming soon.
Connecticut, Louisiana Advance Bills That Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
May 2, 2025 |Sweepstakes casinos could be banned in Connecticut and Louisiana in the future if current legislation proposals pass.
Wyoming Establishes Six-Member Committee to Study Online Casino Possibilities
April 30, 2025 |Wyoming has established a dedicated six-member committee to study the state's potential for gambling expansion.
Rhode Island Police Continue to Advocate for Criminalization of Underage Online Gambling
April 30, 2025 |Rhode Island is planning to revisit a bill pushed by state police to criminalize online gambling for youth who can gamble at state casinos.
Lottery News
Texas Could Become the First State to Eliminate Its Own Lottery
May 20, 2025 |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 Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
May 16, 2025 |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 […]
Why New York and New Jersey Have Embraced Lottery Couriers: Legal Expert Weighs In
May 6, 2025 |While lottery courier services face bans in other states, both New York and New Jersey are showing a regulated partnership is possible.
Louisiana Files Online Lottery Bill That Would Include Draw Games, eInstants
April 24, 2025 |Louisiana is considering the legalization of online lottery in the state, which would include draw games and eInstant tickets.
Nevada Lottery Won’t Exist Until At Least 2030 After Latest Legislative Effort Fails
April 15, 2025 |A bill to amend the Nevada Constitution to allow for a lottery failed to advance last week, pushing hopes back until at least 2030.
Jackpocket Out of New Mexico as More States Target Unregulated Online Gambling Services
March 7, 2025 |Jackpocket has chosen to cease operations in New Mexico following legal pressure as more states look to keep gambling state-run.
Responsible Gambling
High-Precision Geolocation Could Unlock New Possibilities for Responsible Gambling: XPoint CEO
May 13, 2025 |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. […]
Gambling is Riskier for Neurodivergent People, But Tailored Treatments May Aid in Recovery
May 6, 2025 |A GambleAware-backed study is investigating the best practices for treating gambling harm among neurodiverse people.
Are Push Notifications the Next Target for Legislators’ Responsible Gambling Efforts?
April 28, 2025 |As Minnesota continues to work through online sports betting, it is considering banning push notifications from online operators.
Is it Safer to Stick to a Single Casino Game Than to Bounce Around? Not Necessarily
April 24, 2025 |Contrary to expectations, a recent study suggests that access to multiple slot themes does not increase players' gambling time.
Responsible Gambling Task Force Finds New Jersey Still Failing to Spend Harm Reduction Budget
April 22, 2025 |New Jersey's new Responsible Gambling Task Force released a report that shows, among other things, the state's failure to spend its budget.
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Can Reduce Gambling Cravings, Support Gambling Addiction Therapies
April 17, 2025 |Researchers found that magnetic brain stimulation can reduce cravings in those experiencing gambling addictions for at least six months.
All News
Texas Could Become the First State to Eliminate Its Own Lottery
May 20, 2025 |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 Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
May 16, 2025 |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 […]
PENN Institutional Investor Accuses Board of Destroying Value, Disenfranchising Shareholders
May 15, 2025 |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 […]
High-Precision Geolocation Could Unlock New Possibilities for Responsible Gambling: XPoint CEO
May 13, 2025 |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. […]
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart Confirms Online Casino Legislation is in the Works
May 8, 2025 |State Rep. and House Finance Committee chair Brian Stewart has confirmed a bill to expand Ohio's legal online gambling is coming soon.
Play’n GO Takes a Hard Line Against Sweepstakes Casinos, Rules Out Future Partnerships
May 7, 2025 |Play'n GO says it will never offer games through sweepstakes casinos, and believes that competitors who do will face regulatory consequences.
FanDuel Casino Removes Huff N’Even More Puff Citing Unspecified ‘Concerns’ After User Reports Bug
May 7, 2025 |Light & Wonder's Huff N'Even More Puff is temporarily off the market, the second of its flagship slots to get pulled in less than a year.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Abandons Its Election-Betting Case Against Kalshi
May 7, 2025 |The CFTC's enforcement stance has changed under the Trump administration, and it will no longer oppose Kalshi's US political offerings.
Gambling is Riskier for Neurodivergent People, But Tailored Treatments May Aid in Recovery
May 6, 2025 |A GambleAware-backed study is investigating the best practices for treating gambling harm among neurodiverse people.
Why New York and New Jersey Have Embraced Lottery Couriers: Legal Expert Weighs In
May 6, 2025 |While lottery courier services face bans in other states, both New York and New Jersey are showing a regulated partnership is possible.
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