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Alabama Senate and House leadership have made it clear gambling legislation won’t get a vote during this year’s session. Last year’s bill covering lottery, casinos and sports betting got through the House but came up one vote shy in the Alabama Senate. Both front runners … Read more
Rhode Island is adding a second online sportsbook by November 2026 after six years of having only one operator, with applications due February 19. New York Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner wants to expand the state’s market from 8 to 16 operators while lowering the current 51% … Read more
New York’s sports betting market hit $26.3 billion in handle for 2025, bringing the state $1.32 billion in tax collections. Operators earned $259.7 million in December, with FanDuel and DraftKings combining for 76% of total market revenue. While New York remains the country’s top sports … Read more
New York lawmakers have revived the ORACLE Act, a proposal that would sharply limit prediction market platforms by prohibiting most sports-related contracts. The measure is part of a broader effort to rein in wagering, as lawmakers also consider restrictions on live, in-game betting at state … Read more
FanDuel Canada was fined $350,000 for missing signs of suspicious betting on Czech table tennis matches. Regulators found 144 bets from three Ontario accounts that showed unusual patterns often linked to match-fixing. The case shows why sportsbooks need to watch bets closely and report problems … Read more
New Jersey colleges will run regular sessions to help students understand gambling. The Council on Compulsive Gambling will show students the risks, signs of problems, and ways to get help. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have approved new legislation designed to bring gambling awareness … Read more
Two bills that didn’t make it through in 2025 are getting another chance as lawmakers push to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska. LB 421 would set up a 20% tax with most money going to property tax relief, while LR 20CA wants voters to … Read more
Maine becomes the eighth state to legalize online casinos, giving exclusive rights to four tribal nations instead of commercial operators. Each tribe can partner with one online casino platform and will pay 16% of revenue to fund problem gambling programs, opioid treatment, and other state … Read more
Betting lines offer +200 odds on Styles and Kravitz staying together through 2026, with signs looking promising with family support and their openness. Major indicators include Lenny Kravitz’s approval and how differently Styles has handled this compared to his past relationships. LONDON – Betting lines … Read more
The 75+ points prop at -125 has connected in seven of the past ten matchups between these Gonzaga and Santa Clara, with the three losses falling short by six points or less. Gonzaga posts victories of 21+ points in 32.1% of contests at +143 odds, … Read more
Christian Hubicki (+1200) benefits from an ideal tribal setup with natural allies and shields, plus deceptive gameplay that belies his nerdy persona. Tiffany Ervin (+1400) follows the proven under-the-radar archetype that historically succeeds in all-returnee seasons with her positioning and focused mindset. Cirie Fields (+500) … Read more
Mississippi Representative Kevin Felsher is pushing for mobile sports betting legislation in 2026 after previous attempts failed in the Senate. Sports betting tax revenue could help address the state’s $26-27 billion retirement system shortfall. While current law requires in-person casino visits, 60 percent of student … Read more