Oxford Casino and Churchill Downs sued to block Maine’s iGaming law, calling tribal exclusive rights a race-based monopoly. The law allows four tribes to partner with online casino platforms and pay 16% revenue to fund state programs. Tribal leaders called the lawsuit hypocritical, noting casinos … Read more
There were three new gambling bills in Hawaii proposed by legislators in the state. The Hawaiian legislators also carried over four gambling bills from 2025 to consider this year. In total, seven gambling bills are active in Hawaii. HONOLULU – Three new gambling bills have … Read more
Oklahoma lawmakers return February 2nd to consider three sports betting bills stalled by tribal compact and licensing disputes. Proposals range from tribal-exclusive models with 4 to 10 percent fees to Governor Stitt’s commercial framework requiring $500,000 licenses and 15 percent tax. A regulated wagering market … Read more
Rep. Joseph Elison filed House Bill 243 to outlaw prop betting in Utah even though gambling is already banned. The bill updates state law to define prop bets as illegal and lets the Attorney General go after platforms breaking the rules. The bill reflects nationwide … Read more
Washington lawmakers review changes to tribal casino betting rules that would affect college sports wagering. Mississippi takes another shot at mobile betting legalization with a focus on addressing pension system concerns. New Jersey puts forward legislation aimed at strengthening player safeguards and game integrity standards. … Read more
New York legislators are considering major restrictions on sports betting products available to state residents. The proposals target specific bet types linked to athlete harassment and integrity concerns with substantial operator penalties. Related proposals include betting limits and user safeguards as lawmakers assess possible changes … Read more
Bill 1768 was filed in Tennessee that would limit access to sports betting apps on college campuses/sporting venues. Tennessee already does not allow any betting on college player props to protect athletes from harassment. NASHVILLE – A new bill has been introduced in Tennessee that … Read more
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
Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim argues that high tax rates benefit operators by limiting competition, citing Rhode Island’s monopoly model as proof. New York’s 51% tax rate hasn’t helped Bally’s gain traction, as the company holds just 1.1% market share compared to FanDuel’s dominant 65.8%. Bally’s … Read more
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
House Bills 4397 and 4398 propose raising tax rates to 25% for both sports betting and online casino operations in West Virginia. Operators may respond by cutting bonuses, adjusting lines, or leaving the market entirely. The bills follow Attorney General JB McCuskey’s crackdown on unlicensed … Read more
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