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D.C. Could Soon Allow Poker, Blackjack Under New Gaming Proposal

Washington, D.C. may soon legalize poker, blackjack, and bingo via Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 2025 Gaming Authorization Act.

Montana’s Online Gambling Ban: What SB 555 Means for Players and Operators

Montana has officially outlawed online gambling with Senate Bill 555, banning sweepstakes casinos, prediction markets, and more.

SOFTSWISS Launches Free Online Casino Cost Calculator for 2025

SOFTSWISS has unveiled a free Online Casino Cost Calculator to help operators estimate budgets, timelines, and profit forecasts for launching new online casinos in 2025.

Hard Rock Casino Tejon Nears Grand Opening: Resort to Bring Vegas Energy to California’s Heartland

The $600M Hard Rock Casino Tejon opens Nov. 13, 2025 near Bakersfield, Calif., featuring 2,000 slots, 50 tables, dining, and a future 400-room hotel.

New York Orders 26 Sweepstakes Casinos to Halt Operations

New York’s action represents one of the most significant enforcement moves against sweepstakes casinos to date.

Meta, Apple, Google Must Face Lawsuit Over Social Casino Apps, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta must face claims they profited from illegal social casino apps. Section 230 immunity didn’t apply, keeping the case alive.

ProgressPlay Bets Big on Sweepstakes Casinos Amid US Crackdowns

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.

California Senate Sharpens AB 831 as Sweepstakes Casino Ban Nears Final Stretch

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.

Chicago Backs VGTs as Illinois Online Casino Legalization Remains Out of Reach

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.