South Dakota has taken a major legislative step toward potentially legalizing online sports betting. On Wednesday night, the state Senate approved Senate Joint Resolution 504 with a 23-10 vote, advancing the measure for final passage in the chamber. The …
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Maryland legislators will review multiple proposals to expand online gambling during hearings scheduled for March 11. The session will consider three bills introduced by Sen. Ron Watson that would legalize online casino gaming and regulated online poker, alongside a …
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A coalition of major online gaming operators is calling on the Quebec government to establish rules for the province’s growing online gaming market. The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) argues that roughly 2,000 websites offering casino, sports betting, …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has signaled plans to increase oversight of online gambling, introducing stricter player verification procedures and considering a full ban on iGaming advertisements. The regulator aims to respond to the rapid growth of …
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Lawmakers in Michigan and Arizona are considering substantial tax increases on sports betting operators, with proposals that could alter how regulated sportsbooks function in both states.
In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has included several gambling tax hikes in her proposed …
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New Jersey lawmakers have introduced four Senate bills designed to strengthen responsible gambling standards for online casinos and sportsbooks, outlining new restrictions on promotions, payment methods, and player account oversight.
Sens. Andrew Zwicker and Paul Moriarty filed the measures on …
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North Carolina’s legal sports betting market continued its upward trajectory in January 2026, with bettors placing more than $686 million in total wagers during the month. The latest figures mark the fifth consecutive month that paid wagers alone have cleared …
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California regulators have approved two major rule packages that will alter blackjack-style games and player-dealer practices in card rooms statewide.
The Office of Administrative Law signed off on the California Department of Justice regulations on February 6, 2026, without …
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Play’n GO has introduced Mandalay Bay Riches, a custom-built online slot developed exclusively for BetMGM and inspired by the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The title is now live on BetMGM Casino in Michigan, New Jersey, …
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Arizona could soon join a growing group of U.S. states seeking higher returns from legalized sports betting. Governor Katie Hobbs has proposed a significant increase to the state’s sportsbook tax rate as part of her $17.7 billion executive budget, …
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