Point-Shaving Scandal Sparks Missouri Review of College Bets

Point-Shaving Scandal Sparks Missouri Review of College Bets

Missouri officials are reviewing whether to adjust certain college betting markets shortly after online wagering went live. The review is tied to a recent federal case that has prompted broader questions about college basketball oversight. Betting operators maintain that current rules have aided in spotting … Read more

Alberta Breaks PlayAlberta Monopoly With New Market

Alberta Breaks PlayAlberta Monopoly With New Market

Alberta’s online gambling market is expected to open in spring 2026, letting big private operators compete with PlayAlberta for the first time. Players get stronger protections from day one, including a province-wide self-exclusion system and tighter rules for all operators. Fees and taxes are ramped … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Brief: NV v. Polymarket, MVP Market Concerns, TN Book Folds

Legal Sports Betting Brief: NV v. Polymarket, MVP Market Concerns, TN Book Folds

Nevada sued Polymarket for allegedly running unregulated gambling operations that sidestep state licensing laws. Concerns arose that Polymarket’s NFL MVP market could reflect insider information since official voting already occurred. Tennessee’s only local sportsbook shut down, unable to survive against national competitors under the state’s … Read more

New Bill Seeks No Credit Cards at Virginia Sportsbooks

House Bill 515: No Credit Cards for VA Sportsbooks

House Bill 515 would stop Virginia bettors from using credit cards to fund their sports betting accounts. States like Massachusetts, Illinois, and Tennessee already blocked credit cards for wagering over worries about gambling problems and mounting debt. The bill needs to clear committee and pass … Read more

FULL HOUSE Act Takes Aim at New Gambling Tax Policy

ULL HOUSE Act Takes Aim at New Gambling Tax Policy - Steven Horsford, Max Miller

Reps. Steven Horsford and Max Miller introduced the FULL HOUSE Act in January to reverse a tax change that reduced gambling loss deductions to 90%. The updated rule can force gamblers to pay taxes even when they finish the year even, affecting both casual players … Read more

South Carolina Faith Leaders Push Back on Gambling Bills

South Carolina Faith Leaders Push Back on Gambling Bills

Religious leaders and locals warn that casinos and sports betting could harm communities. A casino and a Gambling Commission are part of Rep. Bruce Bannister’s proposal, but political and legal issues remain. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Religious leaders from across the state gathered at the State … Read more

26 Charged in NCAA, Overseas Basketball Betting Scheme

26 Charged in NCAA, Overseas Basketball Betting Scheme

Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged international point-shaving scheme tied to NCAA Division I and Chinese Basketball Association games. Court records state that bettors used payments to players to influence performances, allowing wagers to be placed on altered game results. Investigators say the … Read more

Illinois vs Chicago: Sports Betting Tax Battle Heats Up

Illinois vs Chicago: Sports Betting Tax Battle Heats Up

State legislators filed three bills in January to stop Chicago’s 10.25% sports betting tax and keep all gambling rules at the state level. City leaders want the tax to fix a $1.2 billion budget gap, but lawmakers say it’ll push bettors to illegal websites instead. … Read more