Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs proposed a sports betting tax rate increase from 10% to 45% in the state’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Hobbs believes the increase will generate an additional $150 million annually. The tax hike impacts AZ sportsbook operators handling over $75 … Read more
You may be leaving money on the table if you’re not taking the best odds for Super Bowl 60 based on what the sportsbooks are offering. SANTA CLARA, Calif. – With the Super Bowl only four days away, the time to get in wagers is … 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
Rep. Marc Malon has introduced a bill in Maine that would prohibit the use of credit cards for online sports betting. Eight other states have already taken similar measures in an effort to reduce gambling addiction and debt. AUGUSTA, Maine – A new bill has … Read more
Rhode Island is adding a second online sportsbook by November 2026 after six years of having only one operator, with applications due February 19. New York Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner wants to expand the state’s market from 8 to 16 operators while lowering the current 51% … Read more
New York’s sports betting market hit $26.3 billion in handle for 2025, bringing the state $1.32 billion in tax collections. Operators earned $259.7 million in December, with FanDuel and DraftKings combining for 76% of total market revenue. While New York remains the country’s top sports … Read more
Maine becomes the eighth state to legalize online casinos, giving exclusive rights to four tribal nations instead of commercial operators. Each tribe can partner with one online casino platform and will pay 16% of revenue to fund problem gambling programs, opioid treatment, and other state … Read more
Financial advisor Dave Ramsey recently discussed the dangers of online sports betting for young men on his podcast. Ramsey emphasized the prevalence of ads, which is true based on research that shows a 25% year-over-year increase in sports betting advertisement impressions. Many studies have proved … Read more
Kalshi’s pricing on markets during Week 17 of the NFL season was up to 8% more expensive than that of legal online sportsbooks. DraftKings’ own prediction market was about twice as expensive as their own sportsbook odds. LAS VEGAS – Recent tracking by Citizens found … Read more
Coinbase sued Michigan regulators to prevent state gambling laws from applying to prediction markets it claims fall under federal jurisdiction. Michigan officials warned operators that offering sports event contracts would threaten their licenses, but DraftKings and FanDuel launched anyway. The dispute will likely reach the … Read more
New Jersey gambling had a big November, earning $636.2 million as sportsbooks and online casinos stayed strong year over year. During a busy football and basketball stretch, sports betting generated $146.3 million in revenue from $1.28 billion in wagers. Online betting was dominated by FanDuel … Read more
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board sent a letter to licensed sports betting sites in the state stating that it views sports prediction markets as illegal. In the letter, the board stated that licensed operators who are partnered with prediction services may have their licenses rescinded. … Read more