President Donald Trump is expected to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law Friday, finalizing a massive legislative package that touches everything from infrastructure to taxes. The change could signal a desire for bettors to move back to offshore sportsbooks. WASHINGTON – Buried deep … Read more
Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid leave amid an MLB investigation into alleged gambling activity, just hours before he was set to start against the Cubs. He’ll remain sidelined through the All-Star break, but Ortiz’s case follows a string of high-profile betting scandals across … Read more
A new gambling bill could cost up to 20,000 Dominican jobs and shut down over 3,500 sports betting shops. Industry leaders claim the proposal favors large operators and threatens local economic stability. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A gambling reform bill pushed by President Luis … Read more
Underdog Fantasy has filed an emergency lawsuit in California, aiming to stop Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing what could be a game-changing opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Filed in Sacramento Superior Court, the Underdog … Read more
New Zealand has granted TAB NZ exclusive rights to online sports betting while preparing to launch a regulated iGaming market in 2026. Gauteng, South Africa, legalized online casinos with strict consumer safeguards, new tax policies, and zoning restrictions. Both moves highlight a growing global consensus: … Read more
Critics call California AB 831’s last-minute amendment a ‘backroom ban’ as the tribal-backed bill is changed to target casino-style digital games. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California lawmakers have launched a dramatic new front in the nationwide crackdown on online sweepstakes casinos. Assembly Bill 831, once a … Read more
Florida is seeking to shut down a lawsuit that threatens the legality of its exclusive online sports betting agreement with the Seminole Tribe. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is fighting to protect its multi-billion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe, filing a motion to dismiss the … Read more
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