Industry
March 26, 2026
New Jersey Advances a Bill Aiming to Ban Microbets
Backed by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegnan, a New Jersey Senate committee has moved forward with Senate Bill 2160 that would prohibit “microbets,” which let gamblers place wagers on the outcome of the very next play or action in a game. New Jersey Senate Advances Legislation On March 23, the Senate State Government, Wagering, […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
PGCB Fines BetMGM, Places 16 Players on Involuntary Exclusion List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined BetMGM over insufficient anti-fraud and know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. In addition to that, the regulatory body announced that it has placed several individuals on its involuntary exclusion lists for a variety of reasons, including leaving children unattended while gambling. BetMGM’s Lax KYC Protocols Were Exploited […]
Prediction Markets
March 26, 2026
Members of Congress to Be Banned from (Certain) Prediction Markets
A new piece of legislation has been pitched in Congress, with Rep. Nikki Budzinski seeking to have herself and fellow lawmakers restricted from prediction markets – or at least certain prediction markets. Prediction Markets and Members of Congress Targeted in the Same Bill The bill, aptly called the PREDICT Act, will seek to bar members […]
Casino
March 26, 2026
Gun Lake Casino Resort Pays Its Third $300K+ Jackpot in Five Months
One of Michigan’s best-known casinos, the Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, has minted a new big-time winner, with the casino paying out a third $300,000-plus jackpot over the past five months. The news was confirmed by the property, the senior VP, and general manager Brian Desorah, with the latest winner scooping their prize on […]
Sports
March 26, 2026
Votes Are Out: NBA Ready to Expand With Vegas, Seattle
National Basketball Association owners have made it clear: they are ready to explore adding new franchises to the current 30-team roster. The first cities on their lips during the NBA Board of Governors meeting on March 24-25, when the votes were cast, were Las Vegas and Seattle, both regarded as the most likely candidates. “I think […]
Poker
March 26, 2026
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes Indefinitely
In a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, has announced it would “shut its doors for the foreseeable future”. Accordingly, the card room was forced to lay off all of its staff, on the grounds of ongoing legal pressure from the authorities. The club was initially closed on […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Leading Gambling Operators
A pair of Pennsylvania bettors has filed a sweeping lawsuit aimed at some of the country’s most recognizable sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school has filed a complaint in Philadelphia alleging that platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel are not merely venues for wagering, but carefully engineered systems […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
New Jersey Governor Urges Lawmakers to Settle Atlantic City Smoking Debate
In a recent interview with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill did not take a stance on the Atlantic City casino smoking dispute, but she urged lawmakers to come to a conclusion soon and end this years-long debate. Governor Sherrill Wants Lawmakers to Reach a Conclusion Sherrill noted that while litigation […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Woman Pistol-Whips a Man in Bally’s Casino, Turns Herself In
Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has reported the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting a man with a handgun during a dispute at Bally’s Dover Casino earlier this month. Suspect Turns Herself In Following the Incident The incident happened on March 14 when an argument broke out at a craps table when a male […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
Mississippi Steps Up Fight Against Gambling Addiction
The state of Mississippi is ramping up efforts to address gambling-related harm through newly introduced academic research and legislative initiatives, which aim to transform the state’s existing betting practices and their associated societal consequences. Such advancements are especially valuable, as traditional measures to prevent harm may no longer be enough. Young People Are Especially Vulnerable […]
