For years, sweepstakes casinos sold regulators a carefully packaged illusion: “We’re not gambling. We’re promotional entertainment.” That argument is starting to collapse. Oklahoma just became one...
The US gambling industry has entered its favorite phase again: lawmakers rushing to regulate technology they barely understand. Oklahoma’s latest battle over sweepstakes casinos exposed something...
For years, the sports betting industry sold the same fantasy: fast deposits, nonstop promos, and “responsible gambling” slogans buried under bonus ads. Meanwhile, problem gambling numbers...
Maine just signaled it’s done playing whack-a-mole with “casino-style” sweepstakes sites. The state’s Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted to advance LD 2007, a...
Canada’s sports betting boom has hit a political turning point — one that could redefine the country’s gambling landscape for decades. More than 40 senators have...
Even after leaving the market, sportsbook operators in New Jersey can still be held accountable. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined SBOpco...
A top-tier online operator just took a regulatory hit in the U.S. market. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has fined Super Group’s subsidiary Digital...
Big trouble in Ontario’s regulated gambling sector. The AGCO has fined theScore C$105,000 for failing to uphold player protection rules. As a gaming regulation analyst, I...
Big moves are underway in U.S. live casino markets. Evolution has just launched Ezugi as its second live dealer brand in the U.S. It’s now live...
Not All States Are Equal: Know Where Sweepstakes Casinos Are Legal Before You Play Sweepstakes casinos are booming—but the legal landscape is changing fast. These platforms...
Free Play or False Play? AGCO Tightens the Reins on Ontario Casino Promotions and Rogue Machines Let’s face it—“free play” is a term thrown around like...
AGCO Gets Serious: Ontario Shuts Down Unlicensed Slots and Slams Online Casino Over Misleading Bonuses Ever walked into a convenience store and seen a glowing gambling...
Why Bruno Mars’ “Almost Out of Debt” Joke Is a Masterclass in Managing Celebrity Rumors Bruno Mars just reignited $50 million Vegas gambling debt rumors with...
Patrice Evra Teams Up with Stake: A Star Signing Beyond the Pitch Patrice Evra, football’s favorite larger-than-life personality, just signed on as a global ambassador for...
New Jersey’s lawmakers have taken bold action to reshape online gambling and eliminate sweepstakes casinos. Two impactful bills—one banning sweepstakes models and the other raising gambling...
Kalshi’s lawsuit in Maryland escalates as 27 tribes step in to oppose its sports contracts. They argue Kalshi’s prediction markets breach CFTC Rule 40.11 and Indian Gaming...
Struggling to stay in control while gambling? AGA’s new Play Smart Consumer Hub offers the support you need. Packed with interactive tools, a self-assessment quiz, and...
Louisiana’s online sports betting market is poised for a major shake-up. The Senate just approved House Bill 639, increasing the tax rate from 15% to 21.5% on...