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8 Casino Giants Compete for Downstate New York Licenses as $4.4B Market Opens Up
Massachusetts Debates Online Casino Legalization: New Bills Could Reshape iGaming
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 […]
Judge Sides with Cedar Crossings, Casino Plan Cleared for Takeoff
New York Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Hits Governor’s Desk
New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.
Maine Online Casino Bill Clears Senate, But Legal iGaming Still a Long Way Off
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 Online Casino Hearings Set for June 23: Lawmakers Eye Legal iGaming
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.
High 5 Games Regains Connecticut B2B License, Affirms Commitment to Sweepstakes Model
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 […]
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.
Texas Could Become the First State to Eliminate Its Own Lottery
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
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 […]
