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Louisiana Passes Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos, Awaits Governor’s Signature
Louisiana is set to ban sweepstakes casinos under SB 181, targeting unregulated online gambling platforms. The bill imposes steep fines and prison time for violations.
Maine Considers Online Casino Expansion, Sparking Tensions Between Tribes and Casinos
A new bill could bring legal online casinos to Maine, granting exclusive rights to the Wabanaki tribes.
Ohio House Bill 298 Aims To Legalize Online Casinos, But Ban Sweepstakes Casinos For Good
Ohio lawmakers have introduced HB 298 to legalize online casinos by 2026, but sweepstakes casinos would be banned outright.
New Hollywood Casino In Joliet, Illinois Set To Open on August 11
Joliet, Illinois—a Chicago suburb about 50 miles from the city—is getting a new casino. The new Hollywood Casino will replace PENN Entertainment’s long-running property on the Des Plaines River. The August 11 grand opening is earlier than originally anticipated; PENN expected to open its new property nearly six months later, in early 2026. Ruben Warren, […]
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart Confirms Online Casino Legislation is in the Works
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
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
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.
Connecticut, Louisiana Advance Bills That Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Sweepstakes casinos could be banned in Connecticut and Louisiana in the future if current legislation proposals pass.
Bet365 Reportedly Considering US Sale or Public Offering. What Might That Mean for US Players?
Bet365’s owner, the Coates family, is reportedly considering a full or partial sale of their gambling empire, worth as much as $12 billion.
Wyoming Establishes Six-Member Committee to Study Online Casino Possibilities
Wyoming has established a dedicated six-member committee to study the state’s potential for gambling expansion.
