Minnesota is once again approaching a critical legislative deadline without finalizing a framework to legalize sports betting. As the 2025 legislative session nears its scheduled conclusion on May 19, lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement that would allow …
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Light & Wonder has officially completed the acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets in a transaction valued at $850 million in cash. The deal also includes a potential earn-out of up to $200 million over four years, contingent on …
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Underdog Fantasy has made a notable return to New York by relaunching its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games after stepping away for two months. On May 15, the company announced that draft contests were once again available in the …
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Colorado is preparing to overhaul how it taxes sports betting revenue by phasing out promotional deductions for free bets. A new law signed by Governor Jared Polis will gradually reduce—and eventually eliminate—these deductions, reshaping the way sportsbooks calculate their …
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken enforcement action against four offshore gambling operators that were unlawfully offering services to residents of the state. Cease-and-desist orders were issued to You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7, and Discount …
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New Jersey’s casinos, racetracks, and their digital partners earned a combined $536.6 million in April 2025, according to figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. This represents a 5% rise over April 2024, but more than …
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Missouri’s long-awaited sports betting market now has an official start date: December 1, 2025. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed that legal wagering will not commence until that time, citing regulatory procedures as the primary reason for the delayed …
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Skill games have become a significant and largely unregulated part of Pennsylvania’s gambling landscape, appearing in numerous local establishments from convenience stores to veterans’ clubs. With concerns mounting over their rapid spread and impact on both consumers and regulated …
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The Finnish Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and Health has delivered a detailed critique of the Government’s proposed Gambling Act reform, which envisions opening Finland’s gambling market to competition by 2027. The committee expressed serious concerns that the current …
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Ohio lawmakers have moved beyond discussion and officially introduced legislation that would legalize online casino gaming in the state while implementing a tiered tax structure that varies based on the platform operators use. Senator Nathan Manning filed Senate Bill 197 …
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