Regulating Sweepstakes Casinos: NJ, MS, MD, CT, NY

Many States File Bills To Prohibit Sweepstakes Casinos

Sweepstakes casinos offer a free alternative to real money online casinos, causing them to be a significant threat to the iGaming industry. New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York have already begun introducing bills to regulate and prohibit sweepstakes casinos. BALTIMORE – Sweepstakes casinos, the … Read more

NJ Voters Push Gambling Ad Limits as Australia Cuts Back

Australian Rugby

A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows 76% of New Jersey voters support gambling ad limits. Australia’s largest bookmaker, Sportsbet, has stopped airing live odds updates during NRL and AFL broadcasts. U.S. lawmakers are considering new regulations, including the SAFE Bet Act, which would limit sports … Read more

Florida Lawmakers Debate New Gambling Restrictions For 2025

Florida Legislature

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

Blumenthal Challenges Connecticut In-Flight Betting Proposal

Blumenthal Challenges Connecticut In-Flight Betting Proposal

Senator Richard Blumenthal has criticized Connecticut’s proposed in-flight betting bill, citing public health risks and concerns over minors accessing gambling. Blumenthal also highlighted federal restrictions under the Gambling Devices Act of 1961, urging DraftKings and Delta to pause their partnership on airborne gambling. HARTFORD, Conn. … Read more

Connecticut Sports Betting Bills by Rep. Tony Scott Put Players First

Connecticut House of Representatives

Representative Tony Scott filed five sports betting bills in Connecticut focused on further sportsbook regulation. Four of the measures are bettor-friendly – something not seen too often in the regulation world. HARTFORD, Conn. – Less than two weeks into the Connecticut session, Representative Tony Scott … Read more

Wasabi Fenway Bowl Betting Odds: Best Bet for UNC vs UConn

UConn vs North Carolina Wasabi Fenway Bowl Betting Preview

The best bet for North Carolina vs UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl is for the Tar Heels to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The Tar Heels are the best bet due to UConn’s struggles versus Power 4 teams and because of the sense … Read more

Many States Hit Legal Sports Betting Milestones To End 2024

Sportsbook

Pennsylvania, Michigan, and many states in the South are breaking records for the amount of money bet on sports in their area. NEW ORLEANS – As 2024 draws to a close, several states with legal sports betting are celebrating record-breaking milestones in their betting handle. … Read more

Bet Early On UConn Basketball At Maui Invitational

Get Early Season Plus Money On UConn At Maui Invitational

UConn has +100 preseason odds to win the Maui Invitational. The line can change if UConn is undefeated going into Maui. UConn has been undefeated going into mid-season tournaments the last two seasons. STORRS, Conn. – College basketball season is right around the corner and … Read more

Men’s Basketball Futures Odds Favor UConn to Three-Peat

Men’s Basketball Futures Odds Favor UConn to Three-Peat

The UConn Huskies are favored to win a third-consecutive NCAA men’s basketball championship at +800 odds. Narrowly trailing with +850 odds is the Alabama Crimson Tide, who bring a loaded roster in the 2024-2025 college basketball season. Kansas (+1000) and Houston (+1600) round out the … Read more

Rece Davis Under Fire for “Risk-Free Investment” Sports Betting Quote

Rece Davis

Rece Davis is under fire for commenting on a bet as “Risk-Free” while on an ESPN Bet segment this weekend. The American Gambling Association widely discourages the use of the term “Risk-Free” when advertising sportsbooks. Rece Davis has put out an apology for his poor … Read more

March Madness Betting Estimate Low As Sportsbooks Lack Women’s Odds

Women’s College Basketball

The exclusion of offshore sportsbooks and state restrictions contribute to a lower 2024 tournament betting estimate compared to 2023. State regulations on college teams and player prop bets limit local sportsbook action. The lack of women’s March Madness tournament betting odds helps show there could … Read more