Illinois recorded a sharp decline in legal sports betting activity following the introduction of a per-wager tax, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. The data shows a noticeable reduction in the number of bets placed since …
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Missouri regulators are preparing to decide Thursday whether to restrict certain college sports wagering options, a move that could reshape the state’s newly launched betting market. The Missouri Gaming Commission will vote on whether to prohibit individual player prop …
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Indiana lawmakers have moved a step closer to banning online sweepstakes casinos, as a House committee unanimously approved legislation aimed at closing what regulators describe as a long-standing enforcement gap. The proposal places Indiana among a growing number of states …
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Tennessee is taking formal steps to stop the growth of online sweepstakes casinos. House Bill 1885, introduced by Rep. Scott Cepicky, aims to make clear that these platforms are illegal forms of gambling disguised as free-to-play entertainment.
The bill …
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As Maine moves toward expanding its regulated online gambling market, lawmakers are debating whether new consumer protections should accompany that growth. A proposal initially focused on sports betting payments has renewed discussion around how players will fund wagers once …
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Massachusetts closed out the year with its strongest month yet for sports wagering, as December delivered record revenue and tax contributions from betting activity across the state. Data released by regulators showed that sports betting continued to outpace expectations even …
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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has added a major payments provider to its membership as it continues to build a broader coalition around Social Plus games. Paysafe, a global payments platform with decades of experience in digital transactions, has …
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Massachusetts lawmakers are again weighing legislation that would significantly reshape the state’s online sports betting market, less than three years after wagering became legal. The revived proposal centers on higher taxes, stricter betting controls, and broader limits on how operators …
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West Virginia lawmakers have begun considering significant changes to how online gambling is taxed, with new legislation proposing higher rates for both sports wagering and internet casino gaming starting in 2026. The measures would represent one of the largest …
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Pennsylvania’s gaming industry closed December 2025 with a sharp increase in total revenue, as gains from online casino games and sports wagering outweighed continued declines in retail slot play. Combined revenue from casinos, internet gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and …
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