Industry
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling
A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Entain Head Lambasts Premier League over Black Market Ties
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has commented on the new proposal to stop British sports teams from forming sponsorship deals with operators that are not legal in the country. She praised the proposal and critiqued Premier League teams for even forming such partnerships. The UK Mulls Over a Ban on Unlicensed Sponsorships in Sports […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Industry
February 23, 2026
UK Considers Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in Sports
The British government has unveiled proposals to consult on a possible ban on sports sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators, as part of a broader crackdown on the black market. UK Regulators Propose Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Under the proposed measures, unlicensed operators could be prohibited from sponsoring UK sports teams, including Premier League clubs. […]
Industry
February 23, 2026
Patients Report Developing Gambling Addictions After Taking RLS Medication
Hundreds of people in the UK have reported they have developed gambling addiction, and addictions of other kinds, after taking Ropinirole, a prescribed medication to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Parkinsons’ Disease. Patients Link Gambling Disorders to Ropinirole According to the BBC, over 250 people, including police officers, nurses, doctors, and even a director […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Ireland Authority Warns TonyBet Over Prohibited Ads
Gaming operator TonyBet has found itself in hot water in Ireland due to two ads that violated the local gambling standards. According to local regulators, the operator’s ads painted gambling as a way to earn money, which is strictly prohibited under the local rules. TonyBet Ad Painted Gambling as a Way to Gain Money The […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
City Officials Are Wary of California’s Blackjack Prohibition
California recently approved significant cardroom changes, opting to ban blackjack and its local derivatives. However, city officials in areas with strong cardroom presence are now fearing financial trouble since they will be deprived of a major source of tax revenue. Smaller cities, such as Hawaiian Gardens, are in particular danger and risk a major economic […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Maine Lawmakers Move to Ban Dual-Currency Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Maine are targeting sweepstakes with a new proposal that could ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos by classifying their fundamental business model as illegal gambling under state regulations. Legislative Document 2007 (LD 2007) targets platforms that offer casino-style games using two forms of virtual currency, one that players receive for free and another that can […]
