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31 stories·Updated Jul 27, 2026
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Maine Advances Bill to Ban Sweeps Casinos
THE BILL AIMS TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT SWEEPSTAKES STYLE CASINOS IN MAINE
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
California Judge Blocks Attorney General's Bid to Ban Blackjack at Cardrooms
A California judge has ruled that private cardrooms can continue offering blackjack after finding state regulators exceeded their legal authority.
RegulationRyan Cauchi3 min read
Chicago City Council Votes Down Sweepstakes Machine Ban
Vote keeps thousands of gray market machines operating as city officials remain divided on gambling expansion
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Tennessee Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos After Governor Signs Bill
Tennessee has officially banned online sweepstakes casinos after Governor Bill Lee signed legislation targeting dual currency gaming platforms and expanding enforcement powers for regulators.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Playnetic expands distribution with Stake partnership
Playnetic has officially gone live with Stake, bringing its growing slot portfolio to one of the world’s biggest online casino and sportsbook platforms.
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
Oklahoma Tribes Defeat Stitt in Sweepstakes Casino Showdown
Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Oklahoma’s proposed sweepstakes casino ban, keeping the growing legal battle over online gaming alive.
Ryan Cauchi2 min read
Louisiana Moves to Crack Down on Sweepstakes Casino Models With New Bills
STATE MOVES TO TIGHTEN ENFORCEMENT AS DUAL CURRENCY GAMING MODELS FACE MOUNTING PRESSURE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Louisiana Lawmakers Move to Classify Sweepstakes as Racketeering
LAWMAKERS SHIFT STRATEGY TO TARGET ILLEGAL GAMBLING THROUGH STRONGER ENFORCEMENT TOOLS
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
Maine Tribes Step In to Defend Internet Gaming Law Amid Legal Fight
FOUR MAINE TRIBES HAVE FORMALLY ENTERED A FEDERAL LAWSUIT TO DEFEND THE STATE’S NEW INTERNET GAMING LAW, SETTING UP A HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE THAT COULD SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRIBAL GAMING IN THE STATE.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Prediction Markets Face Ban in Minnesota as Sports Betting Delays Continue
LAWMAKERS TAKE A FIRM STANCE AS BROADER BETTING DEBATE CONTINUES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Louisiana Moves to Classify Sweepstakes Gaming as Racketeering
LAWMAKERS MOVE TO ESCALATE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST GREY AREA GAMING
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kentucky Betting Bill Rejected by Beshear as Debate Continues
GOVERNOR PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SPORTSBOOKS AND EVENT MARKETS
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Washington D.C. Moves Toward iGaming While Enforcing tighter Controls on Sweepstakes
LAWMAKERS WEIGH EXPANSION AS PRESSURE BUILDS ON UNREGULATED PLATFORMS
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Coinbase Draws Attention After Lawsuit Raises Compliance Questions
UNDERAGE ACCESS CLAIMS ADD PRESSURE AMID RISING REGULATORY ATTENTION
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Ohio Moves to Tighten Rules Across Betting Industry
NEW PROPOSALS AIM TO TIGHTEN RULES ACROSS SPORTSBOOKS AND ONLINE WAGERING
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Evolution Moves To Add Playtech As Defendant In Ongoing US Defamation Case
EVOLUTION IS EXPANDING ITS US LAWSUIT, NOW MOVING TO INCLUDE PLAYTECH OVER CLAIMS TIED TO A 2021 REPORT AND ALLEGED SMEAR CAMPAIGN.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Ahead with Sweepstakes Ban Efforts
SB 1589 ADVANCES AS LAWMAKERS TIGHTEN STANCE ON SWEEPSTAKES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Ancient Gambling Statute Fails Against Modern Sportsbooks in Court
SPORTSBOOKS SECURE LEGAL WIN AS COURT DISMISSES ANTIQUATED LAW CHALLENGE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
New Kentucky Bill Balances Gambling Rules and Market Innovation
BILL HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING EFFORTS TO DEFINE REGULATORY BOUNDARIES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Iconic21 Teams Up with Lynon for Content Distribution
COLLABORATION AIMS TO BOOST PLAYER ENGAGEMENT
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Alberta Moves Ahead with Regulated iGaming Market Launch
STATE MOVES FORWARD WITH PLANS TO OPEN COMPETITIVE ONLINE GAMING SPACE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Indiana Approves Sweepstakes Ban as Regulatory Push Intensifies
INDIANA TIGHTENS RULES AND BANS SWEEPSTAKES IN REGULATORY PUSH
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Stake US Introduces Beddie Personal Betting Agent… April Fools!
STAKE US BETS ON HUMOR WITH ITS NEW BEDDIE AGENT
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
RubyPlay Expands Stateside with West Virginia Launch
SUPPLIER STRENGTHENS U.S. FOOTPRINT AS REGULATED IGAMING MARKETS GROW
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Minnesota Lawmakers Push Forward Bills Targeting Sweepstakes and Prediction Platforms
BILLS AIM TO LIMIT SWEEPSTAKES AND PREDICTION PLATFORMS OPERATING OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL RULES
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