A new federal push to regulate sports betting threatens to override state authority and disrupt carefully crafted local policies. The SAFE Bet Act grants excessive power to the DOJ, raising concerns about selective enforcement and government overreach. WASHINGTON – The reintroduction of the Supporting Affordability … Read more
Sweepstakes Casino Crackdown: New Jersey and Maryland are pushing to ban online sweepstakes casinos, while Kentucky’s lawsuit against VGW could have nationwide implications. Mississippi’s Mobile Betting Battle: The House Gaming Committee is keeping online sports betting alive, but Senate opposition may kill its chances before … Read more
HB1308 legalizing online sports wagering in Hawaii advances from the House to the Senate. The twin bill, SB 1569, was deferred on February 26. This is the most progress Hawaii has ever made toward legalizing online sports wagering. HONOLULU – The Hawaii House voted 35-15 … Read more
Testimony in the House Higher Education Committee on Tuesday Night mainly opposed Georgia sports betting bills HR 450 and HB 686. While GA HB 686 lays the groundwork for regulating an industry, HR 450 is an exact copy of a measure that was approved in … Read more
Oklahoma and Hawaii seem keen on advancing some sort of sports betting legislation in 2025. The hopes for Georgia sports betting come down to this week’s action. Alabama, South Carolina, and Texas sports betting bills have seen little movement since being introduced. HONOLULU – The … Read more
A resolution to legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia was voted down in the State Senate. Senator Brandon Beach emphasized the potential financial benefits and where Georgia could have sports betting in the future. ATLANTA – A resolution aimed at legalizing sports betting … Read more
Florida lawmakers are pushing HB 953 and SB 1404 to criminalize sweepstakes gaming, with harsh penalties for operators and participants. The bills leave the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive gaming compact untouched, raising concerns about a potential monopoly over online gambling. Similar sweepstakes bans are being introduced … Read more
House Bill 1308 legalizing online sports betting in Hawaii has made it farther than any other bill in the state. HB 1308 is now set to be discussed and voted on by the full House. Its twin bill, SB 1569 is set to be heard … Read more
Rep. Thomas Stevens filed Vermont sports betting bill H 133 which would repeal the statutes for sports wagering and the state’s lottery. In Maryland, Senator Joanne C. Benson filed measure SB 1033 which repeal online sports wagering beginning January 1, 2026. While both states have … Read more
Hong Kong is considering legalizing basketball betting to help offset its nearly $12.8 billion budget deficit, with strong backing from Beijing. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) would regulate all wagers, similar to its existing football and horse racing betting model. Unlicensed basketball betting is … Read more
Three Fresno State basketball players are under investigation for betting on sports as a student-athlete. Two of the players ben on their own prop bets, while another focused on professional sports. This betting scandal comes at a time when Congress is undergoing discussions about a … Read more
After an $83 million lottery jackpot was won, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick started an investigation into the Texas Lottery. The focus on ending mobile Lottery purchases in Texas could sway Patrick’s attention from Texas sports betting. AUSTIN, Texas – A recent $83.5 million jackpot win … Read more