Michael Molter 
A Massachusetts widow successfully petitioned DraftKings and regulators to void her late husband’s $106,100 in NBA futures bets. The wagers, all placed on the Boston Celtics to win in 2025, were refunded in a first-of-its-kind decision by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Regulators cited a compassionate … Read more
Kansas lawmakers stunned the betting world by voting to block sportsbook license renewals, casting doubt on the future of legal sports betting in the state. The last-minute move, buried in a budget bill, has sparked outrage and confusion, with critics slamming it as reckless and … Read more
Hawaii is on the brink of legalizing online sports betting, with House Bill 1308 advancing through the legislature. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics are expected to be first in line for licenses when the market opens. HONOLULU – Hawaii’s journey toward legal sports betting took … Read more
Lawmakers in North Carolina are reviving a failed 2024 bill looking to remove prop bets on college athletes from their sportsbooks’ offerings. House Bill 828 would prohibit college player props and add in-person betting restrictions at college sports venues. RALEIGH, N.C. — Less than a … Read more
In Australia, up to 600,000 teenagers are gambling, and experts say it’s no accident. A new report reveals that sports betting is now more popular among Aussie teens than playing sports themselves. U.S. youth are being exposed to the same mix of gambling ads, sports … Read more
Rep. Matt Hatchett filed House Bill 910 just days before the 2025 Georgia legislative session ends, aiming to legalize online sports betting. The bill proposes up to 18 sportsbook licenses regulated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation, with a 25% tax funding education. HB 910 won’t … Read more
Alabama lawmakers are pushing a new 2025 bill to legalize and regulate sports betting. The proposal includes a state lottery, electronic gaming, and sports wagering. Sen. Greg Albritton leads the effort, but Senate support remains uncertain. A separate House bill aims to establish an Alabama … Read more
DraftKings and FanDuel executives met with tribal representatives in California at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention to discuss a potential partnership. The Sports Betting Alliance’s proposal seeks to license sportsbooks while ensuring revenue-sharing benefits for all 109 federally recognized tribes. Despite ongoing negotiations, tribal … Read more
Hawaii House Bill 1308 will undergo a public hearing, but many state agencies have submitted testimony in opposition to the Hawaii sports betting measure. Mississippi went back and forth about adding online sports betting to their laws but their measure SB 2510 died in a … Read more
Major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, abruptly removed betting lines for the College Basketball Crown Tournament, citing regulatory concerns and player uncertainty. Bettors suspect sportsbooks pulled the lines to protect themselves from inside information on player availability, while some reported having winning bets voided after … Read more
Alberta’s Bill 48: the iGaming Alberta Act seeks to create a competitive online gambling market. In New Jersey and Nevada, regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi’s sports prediction markets. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Alberta is taking steps to modernize its gambling landscape with the … Read more
SB 585 passed the Oklahoma Senate but faces uncertainty in the House due to political and tribal tensions. Governor Kevin Stitt opposes the bill, arguing it favors tribes over the broader state economy and has threatened a veto. The bill’s fate depends on negotiations between … Read more