SJR 504 would enable South Dakota voters to determine whether statewide mobile sports betting partnered with Deadwood casinos should be authorized in November. The resolution allocates a majority of tax proceeds toward property tax reduction, following unsuccessful legislative attempts in previous years. DEADWOOD, S.D. – … Read more
The bill caps operator licenses at ten per year, charging $100,000 upfront while the state takes a fifth of net proceeds from wagers. Platforms need to let users lock themselves out, set deposit caps, and verify all bettors have reached the legal age of 21. … Read more
Virginia lawmakers propose lifting the ban on betting for in-state NCAA Division I college teams through House Bill 1527. The bill would impose a 50% tax on operator revenue from in-state college bets, more than triple the current 15% rate on other sports wagers. All … Read more
Coleman files a bill next week that puts sports betting and expanded gambling legalization directly before Alabama voters for approval. Alabama remains one of five states without a lottery while residents cross state lines to gamble elsewhere. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Birmingham’s Democratic Senator Merika Coleman … Read more
Three track and field athletes got suspended for placing bets on their teammates at world competitions. World Athletics bans all athlete betting to keep sports fair, but the German athletes said they didn’t know about the rule. Studies show betting is common among pro athletes, … Read more
The WNBA’s first potential strike threatens the May 8 season start as contract talks stall over revenue disputes. Championship and season-long bets risk becoming void if games are canceled or delayed past early February. Players hold strong leverage with alternative income from international leagues and … Read more
After losing access to their previous helpline, NCPG introduced 1-800-MY-RESET as the organization’s new national number for gambling support. Dialing the new number links people to 24 dedicated centers across the country that provide no-cost, private assistance and connections to nearby treatment options. WASHINGTON – … Read more
December saw Ontario rake in a historic $425.4 million from online gambling, crushing the $400 million threshold for two straight months. Ontario’s gaming operators delivered $4 billion in 2025 revenue, blowing past last year’s total by 34%. Sportsbooks exploded in December with $99.1 million in … Read more
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