Michael Molter 
After being introduced in March, Alberta Bill 48 passed its second reading with hopes to bring online casinos and sportsbooks to the province. EDMONTON – Alberta’s push to create its own online gaming industry passed its second reading last week en route to the Committee … Read more
New York Assembly Bill A7962 proposes strict limits, including daily betting and deposit caps, and tight advertising restrictions. The proposal aims to curb problem gambling, but could drive high-volume bettors back to New Jersey. ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal from the New York State … Read more
Indiana faces a projected $2 billion revenue shortfall over the next two years, forcing lawmakers to consider new revenue sources and potential budget cuts. With the state’s sports betting industry now taking in roughly $5 billion annually, raising Indiana’s low 9.5% tax rate is back … Read more
Wednesday’s OHL playoff clash between the Windsor Spitfires and Kitchener Rangers features tight moneyline odds, highlighting a true toss-up game. Bettors eye value in the +300 odds for overtime, aligning perfectly with the 25% historical rate of OT in OHL playoff matchups. The Over 6.5 … Read more
Nebraska’s mobile sports betting expansion clears a major hurdle in the legislature. March Madness bettors beat the books, causing big Q1 losses for DraftKings and FanDuel. North Carolina moves to double its sports betting tax rate, eyeing major revenue gains OMAHA, Neb. – From statehouse … Read more
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