Sports
February 5, 2025
Texas Gov Supports Legalization of Sports Gambling in Lone Star State
Governors can make or break legislation, using the power to veto draft laws passed by both chambers and send them back for reconsideration or doggedly refusing to let them come into force. Sports betting advocates in Texas will have one thing fewer to worry about as Gov. Greg Abbott told the Houston Chronicle, a respected […]
Sports
February 5, 2025
Mississippi House Moves Forward with Mobile Sports Betting Bill
Mississippi lawmakers are trying again to make mobile sports betting legal. The state’s House of Representatives has given the green light to House Bill 1302. Rep. Casey Eure (R-Saucier) introduced the bill, which plans to allow online sports betting. It also aims to make sure this happens through partnerships with the state’s current casinos. House […]
Casino
February 5, 2025
Wyoming’s Online Casino Bill Stalls as Lawmakers Decline to Advance It
Wyoming’s plan to make online casino gaming legal hit a snag on February 3 when state lawmakers chose not to push the bill forward. Tribal Concerns and Gambling Risks Derail Wyoming Online Casino Bill The Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee talked about House Bill 162 for more than an hour. In the end, […]
Legal
February 4, 2025
Full House Prevails in Waukegan Casino Lawsuit
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Full House Resorts, Inc., affirming the company’s right to hold a casino license in the City of Waukegan. This decision marked the end of years of legal disputes involving Waukegan Potawatomi Casino, LLC (WPC), which questioned the certification process that led to Full House’s selection. WPC […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Ohio Considers Doubling Its Sports Betting Tax Again
Ohio lawmakers are once again seeking a tax hike. The state, doubled its sports betting tax in 2023, is looking to do so again, citing the industry’s growth as the reason. DeWine Seeks to Recover Some of the Money Sportsbooks Take In the 2026-2027 budget, Governor Mike DeWine proposed raising the sports betting tax from […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Manitoba Ramps up Efforts Against Money Laundering via Casinos
The government of Manitoba, Canada, announced enhanced efforts against money laundering. The latest crackdown comes at a time when more criminals are attempting to launder ill-gained funds, such as money from the sale of Fentanyl, through casinos across the province. However, the latest crackdown will enable Manitoba-based operators to report suspicious transactions to federal and […]
Sports
February 4, 2025
Wisconsin Sees Increase in Problem Gambling Calls
Wisconsin has trod lightly when it comes to its sports wagering industry. The state reluctantly decided to introduce the vertical in 2021 and granted exclusivity to tribal casinos. Another prerequisite for the state to only run sports betting operations in-person, is that no online bets may be placed. Wisconsin Sees Uptick in Problem Gamblers Part […]
Business
February 4, 2025
US Tariffs on Canada May Harm Tourism, Lead To Job Losses
After returning to the White House as the new President of the United States late last month, Donald Trump has been busy with work. Signing pardons and proposing the implementation of tariffs were only a small portion of the new President’s busy schedule. Trump proposed the implementation of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, as well as […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Florida Reports Increased Calls for Problem Gambling
Florida is a state to enjoy the benefits of both regulated online sports betting and brick-and-mortar casinos. Yet, with the expansion of sports gambling, as spearheaded by Hard Rock Bet, there is at least one reason for concern. Florida Problem Gambling Concerns Mount, as Experts Weigh In According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Hawaii Pushes Online Sports Betting Bill to the House
At least one new gambling pitch during the legislative session will move forward in Hawaii, as the Aloha State is still a laggard and lacks any form of gambling. Hawaii Clears a Small Hurdle on the Way to Online Sports Betting As the Super Bowl is fast approaching one thing is certain – Hawaii won’t […]
