In a pivotal week for online gambling regulation, New York and Connecticut moved to outlaw sweepstakes casinos through sweeping legislation, while Louisiana rejected new laws in favor of stricter enforcement under existing authority. NEW YORK – Three states have each taken different approaches toward regulating … Read more
The Brazil sports betting market could see a raise on its tax from 12% to 18% of Gross Gaming Revenue, sparking backlash from licensed operators. The new tax measure, effective immediately but pending Congressional approval, could push the total tax burden above 56%. Senators are … Read more
The WNBA is seeing a 50% drop in viewership as well as betting handle without Caitlin Clark playing due to injury. Connecting through partnerships with legal sportsbooks, sailing is seeing increased action and interest. Ohio sports betting kiosks are set to go offline after they … Read more
Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2B budget with a controversial new tax on every legal sports bet placed in the state. The measure directly impacts DraftKings and FanDuel and could reshape the economics of legal sports betting. Analysts say other states may follow suit, as operators … Read more
DraftKings voided multi-leg parlay bets following a weather-shortened golf tournament, citing rules designed to manage unpredictable outcomes and protect the platform. The lawsuit challenges whether these rules fairly apply to parlays, putting sportsbook policies and bettor expectations in the spotlight. DES MOINES, Iowa – An … Read more
Atlantic and British Columbia lottery corporations are evaluating bids for a unified PROLINE sports betting platform. The proposed “National Sports Betting Solution” aims to deliver online and retail gaming, with potential expansion to other provinces like Québec. Ontario iGaming sites continue to thrive while Alberta … Read more
Amid scandals, investigations, and rising political pressure to dismantle the Texas Lottery Commission, lawmakers advanced a bill this week putting the future of the $2 billion-a-year lottery in jeopardy. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Lottery, long a fixture of state-funded education and veterans’ programs, is … Read more
Ohio’s online casino bill, SB 197, made its committee debut, proposing a 36–40% tax rate and sparking a legal debate over voter approval. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s push to expand online casinos took a slight step forward Wednesday, as Senator Nathan Manning’s iGaming bill, SB … Read more
PASPA was repealed seven years ago, with legal sports betting having transformed from a curiosity into a half-trillion-dollar industry. What began as a fight over states’ rights has gone from taboo to mainstream, reshaping how Americans watch, bet, and engage with sports. With $50 billion … Read more
From regulation and tax shifts in Peru to betting’s digital dominance in Africa, the global sports wagering landscape is evolving fast. While some nations expand and embrace the market, others like South Korea are scrambling to manage their risks. LIMA – While we normally focus … Read more
Legislators in Ohio are looking to regulate online casinos, according to a report from WOSU. The fine line between NCAA oversight and sports betting laws is the focus of a college sports betting violation in Iowa. Illinois is hoping to create laws that ban peer-to-peer … Read more
With Bill 48 passed, Alberta is positioning itself as the most valuable untapped gaming marketing in Canada. All that stands between Alberta and a $700M online betting boom is Salma Lakhani’s signature. EDMONTON – Now that Alberta’s iGaming bill has passed, headlines are buzzing about … Read more