Mike DeWine Now Opposes Ohio Sports Betting Legalization

Mike DeWine Now Opposes Ohio Sports Betting Legalization

Ohio governor Mike DeWine regrets signing the law that brought legal sports betting to Ohio. DeWine has been vocal against prop betting at both the collegiate and professional level, but now opposes the entirety of sports betting. Ohio witnessed betting scandals with Cleveland Guardian pitchers, … Read more

Will DraftKings Sportsbook Lose Its Ohio, Michigan License?

Will DraftKings Lose Its Ohio, Michigan Sportsbook License?

DraftKings’ Railbird acquisition raises license concerns in Ohio and Michigan where regulators warn against prediction market participation. Multiple state gaming commissions have threatened that offering sports event contracts could jeopardize existing sportsbook licenses. DraftKings may limit sports predictions to non-betting states like California and Texas … Read more

Kalshi Issued Cease-and-Desist Order in Massachusetts by AG

Massachusetts AG Campbell Files Suit Against Kalshi

Kalshi has been ordered to cease and desist operations in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed the lawsuit against Kalshi on Friday. BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit on Friday against Kalshi for operating their online prediction market … Read more

How to Bet on College Props in Ohio for Texas vs Ohio State

How to Bet on College Props in Ohio for Texas vs Ohio State - Jeremiah Smith

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine complied with the NCAA’s request to prohibit local sportsbooks from offering college prop bets in 2024. However, internationally-licensed and regulated sportsbooks can legally offer college football props in Ohio since they fall under the purview of international regulations. The best player … Read more

DraftKings to Ban Credit Cards in All States This Week

DraftKings Announces a New Credit Card Ban on Platform

DraftKings will stop accepting credit card deposits in every state starting on August 25, 2025. The sports betting company accepted popular credit card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express in select jurisdictions. DraftKings was recently fined $450,000 in Massachusetts for accepting credit … Read more

Fitzgerald, Brees Have Shortest Odds To Be Enshrined In 2026

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: First Ballot Candidate Odds

Larry Fitzgerald and Drew Brees have the best odds of any players to be first ballot Hall of Famers in the 2026 class. Jason Witten sits at +160 odds despite having the second most catches and receiving yards amongst tight ends in NFL history. CANTON, … Read more

“Prop Betting Experiment Has Failed Badly”: Ohio Gov DeWine

Governor Mike DeWine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling for a statewide ban on prop bets, citing threats to athletes and an ongoing MLB investigation involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Citing threats to athletes and the integrity of professional sports, Governor Mike DeWine issued a … Read more

D.C. Targets 300-Year-Old Gambling Law Behind $300M Lawsuit

D.C. Targets 300-Year-Old Gambling Law Behind $300M Lawsuit

A 300-year-old British law is the basis for a $300 million lawsuit against sportsbooks in Washington, D.C. The law, known as the Statute of Anne, allows gamblers to sue to recover losses over $25. Mayor Muriel Bowser has moved to retroactively exempt sports betting from … Read more

Legal Casino Betting Brief: Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio

Legal Casino Betting Brief: Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio - Janet Mills

Maine’s governor has shelved an iGaming expansion bill that would give tribes exclusive online casino rights until at least 2026. Massachusetts lawmakers held a hearing in June, but the upcoming iLottery launch and ongoing tribal tensions have slowed progress. Ohio faces fractured support, industry pushback, … Read more

Which NJ Sportsbook Will Shut Down From Increased Tax Rate?

Which NJ Sportsbook Will Shut Down From Increased Tax Rate?

New Jersey hiked its online gambling tax to 19.75%, up from 13% for sports betting and 15% for iGaming. Operators tied to low-revenue casinos like Caesars Atlantic City, Ocean Casino, and Monmouth Park may face an existential threat. Rising costs and shrinking margins could push … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Brief: WNBA, SailGP, Rhode Island, Ohio

Legal Sports Betting Brief: WNBA, SailGP, Rhode Island, Ohio

The WNBA is seeing a 50% drop in viewership as well as betting handle without Caitlin Clark playing due to injury. Connecting through partnerships with legal sportsbooks, sailing is seeing increased action and interest. Ohio sports betting kiosks are set to go offline after they … Read more