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.

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’s sweepstakes casino fight is entering its most critical stage yet. Lawmakers have amended Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831) for a second time in the Senate, reshaping the proposal that would outlaw sweepstakes casinos statewide while carving out protections for retail promotions and clarifying enforcement standards. Senate Changes Clarify Scope The latest amendments make it […]

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill to legalize online casino gaming while banning sweepstakes sites.

Due to a challenging regulatory environment and a civil lawsuit in California, major iGaming provider Pragmatic Play has ceased supplying its games to US sweepstakes operators, marking a significant shift in the industry's landscape.

DraftKings and Golden Nugget have stopped accepting credit cards as a deposit option across their U.S. online casino platforms, marking a significant shift in how players fund their accounts. The change, effective August 25, 2025, also applies to their sportsbook operations, but the impact will be felt among casino players who relied on credit cards […]

A new study paints a stark picture of Europe’s gambling market in 2024: unlicensed operators captured 71% of online casino and betting revenue, raking in €80.6 billion ($93.8 billion). Licensed companies made up just 29% of the market, according to data from Yield Sec and the European Casino Association. The findings highlight what can happen […]

California’s sweepstakes casino battle has entered a new phase. While lawmakers debate AB 831, a bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos statewide, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is taking its fight directly to players. The parent company of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker has launched a campaign urging Californians to push back against the […]

PENN Entertainment launched its Hollywood Casino app in West Virginia, leveraging strong retail-online cross-play to enhance its omnichannel gaming strategy in the state’s regulated iGaming market.

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has secured a new foothold in California by signing a conditional partnership with the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria Tribe, a move that could shape the future of sweepstakes-style gaming in the state. The deal, announced Monday, gives VGW access to operate free-to-play social gaming platforms and associated […]

Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating two competing approaches to regulating skill games — one with a flat monthly fee, another with a high tax.