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Mississippi Bans Sweepstakes and Offshore Casinos, Names 10 Illegal Operators

The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) has officially joined the list of states cracking down on unlicensed online gambling.

Posted on: June 18, 2025 | | Danny Cross

William Nicholas, Chief of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk, addresses the Legislature, Wednesday, March 16, 2023, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | John Ferguson

Illustration of a judge’s gavel and laptop with casino symbols in front of the Massachusetts State House, symbolizing proposed online casino legislation in Massachusetts.

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.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Michigan Targets Five Illegal Online Gambling Sites

The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist orders to five online gambling sites found to be operating illegally in the state.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | Danny Cross

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Pennsylvania Debates Skill Game Taxation Amid Online Casino Revenue Surge

Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh taxing and regulating skill games to match online casinos, which now generate over $100M/month in state revenue.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | Patrick Monnin

PENN Employees Push for Smoke-Free Casinos as Shareholder Showdown Nears

PENN Entertainment employees recently sent a letter to the company pushing for a smoke-free indoor policy at all of its casino venues.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Presence with Exclusive Hard Rock Digital Deal

Bragg Gaming Group has signed a strategic agreement with Hard Rock Digital to develop exclusive casino games for Hard Rock Bet Casino, fueling its U.S. market growth.

Posted on: June 13, 2025 | | Patrick Monnin

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Sweeps Casino Ban, Calls It a “Solution in Search of a Problem”

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed SB181, a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos, citing existing enforcement efforts.

Posted on: June 13, 2025 | | Danny Cross

Maine Gambling Control Unit Clashes with Trade Group Over Sweepstakes

Maine's Gambling Control Unit (GCU) recently warned residents against sweepstakes and social casino sites.

Posted on: June 12, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Global Poker Partners Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, the Olympics’ Most-Decorated Medalist

VGW's Global Poker expands its partnership with US swimmer Michael Phelps to promote upcoming challenges, tournaments, and promotions.

Posted on: August 27, 2024 | | Robyn McNeil

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Mississippi Bans Sweepstakes and Offshore Casinos, Names 10 Illegal Operators

Maine Online Casino Bill Clears Senate, But Legal iGaming Still a Long Way Off

Massachusetts Online Casino Hearings Set for June 23: Lawmakers Eye Legal iGaming

Michigan Targets Five Illegal Online Gambling Sites

Pennsylvania Debates Skill Game Taxation Amid Online Casino Revenue Surge

PENN Employees Push for Smoke-Free Casinos as Shareholder Showdown Nears

Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Presence with Exclusive Hard Rock Digital Deal

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Sweeps Casino Ban, Calls It a “Solution in Search of a Problem”

Maine Gambling Control Unit Clashes with Trade Group Over Sweepstakes

Global Poker Partners Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, the Olympics’ Most-Decorated Medalist

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Donates $25,000 to Suicide Prevention Walk

Connecticut Issues 9 Orders Against Prediction Markets Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting

Esma Warns Prediction Markets Pose Insider Trading and Retail Risk as Polymarket, Kalshi Eye Europe

Kalshi Seeks Approval for 24/7 Tesla, Nvidia Perpetual Futures as SEC-CFTC Debate Intensifies

Kalshi Signs Multi-Year Streaming and Data Deal With Catalist Sports