The majority of Wisconsin voters oppose legalizing online sports betting according to a recent Marquette Law School poll. A Missouri bill proposes a tax rate increase for operator revenue to offset promotional deductions. Sports Betting Alliance CEO, Joe Maloney, claims that Alabama is missing out … Read more
A former Trump official launched a coalition arguing prediction market platforms are illegal sports betting in disguise. Not all Republicans are aligned, with the CFTC backing the platforms while prominent party figures push for state-level regulation instead. States are already taking these platforms to court, … Read more
Colorado has introduced what could be one of the most aggressive sports betting regulation bills the country has seen. The bill puts broadcast ad blackouts, strict deposit limits, and a near-total ban on prop bets all on the table at once. Senate Bill 131 now … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved first-in-the-nation rules requiring sportsbooks to notify players of account restrictions and explain why. MGC research found roughly 13,400 accounts had been limited, with bettors reporting restrictions consistently followed winning streaks. The commission voted 5-0 to approve a June 1, 2026 … Read more
A new bill to legalize online sports betting in Mississippi passed through the House on a 100–11 vote, sending it to the Senate. This will be the third consecutive year that the House has passed legislation for online sports betting, with the previous two attempts … Read more
Kalshi took the unusual step of suing Utah first, using public threats from state officials as grounds that enforcement was on the way. Utah is pushing back through public statements, HB243, and a governor determined to keep prediction markets out of the state. The conflict … Read more
A New York Assembly Bill would require mobile sports betting operators to issue a monthly wagering statement to bettors. The statement would include key statistics like the total amount of wins and losses, amount deposited, and overall net gain or loss during the month. Assembly … Read more
Wisconsin advanced online sports betting bill AB 601 to the Senate. Lawmakers in Washington are also pushing an online sports betting bill through state legislature. Concerns over college prop betting expansion concern Washington lawmakers, while the Wisconsin bill faces opposition regarding tribal exclusivity and problem … Read more
DraftKings and FanDuel applied to offer mobile sports betting in Arkansas, with a decision potentially coming next week. Arkansas requires third-party sportsbooks to give 51% of revenue to their casino partner, keeping major operators out for years. Approval would mark the first time nationally recognized … Read more
Washington senators approved betting on local college teams at tribal casinos 41–8, though wagers on specific players remain banned. Bets must be placed in person at tribal locations, going into effect 90 days after the legislature wraps up in mid-March. Tribal leaders backed the measure … Read more
Hawaii committee approved a bill for digital sports betting with six operators and 15% tax rate. South Dakota Senate passed a resolution letting voters decide on mobile betting in November. Both faced addiction concerns, though supporters cited existing illegal gambling activity. HONOLULU – Hawaii and … Read more
Michigan proposes a 25–50 cent per-bet tax modeled after Illinois, projecting $38.8 million in annual revenue for Medicaid funding. Illinois saw a 15% drop in betting volume after implementing the same tax as operators passed costs to bettors through fees. Republican legislators and betting operators … Read more