Regulation
Pennsylvania regulator issues first fine to fantasy sports operator
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued Fantasy Sports Games with a fine of $7,500 after ruling it operated fantasy sports contests prior to…
NJ fixed-odds racing bills progress through committee stage
Bills to allow fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey have been approved unanimously by committees in both the state General Assembly and Senate.…
Maryland Governor Hogan to sign sports betting bill into law
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is set to sign a bill authorizing sports betting and fantasy sports into law today (18 May). The bill – HB…
NCPG launches support campaign for military members
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has launched its Operation Responsible Gambling campaign, which aims to support members of the military community who are…
Eleven more tribes agree to Washington sports wagering compacts
The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached a Class III sports wagering compact agreement with 11 more tribes across Washington, which will allow the tribes…
Michigan Gaming Control Board confirms Williams as new executive director
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has formally announced Henry Williams as its new executive director following approval from the state’s Senate. The Michigan Senate…
LeoVegas to enter US in H1 2022 with Caesars market access deal
Swedish operator LeoVegas has reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment to launch its online casino product in the state of New Jersey in the first…
Florida legislature takes first step to ratify Seminole betting compact
Florida Senator Travis Hutson has introduced a bill to implement a compact that will allow the Seminole Tribe to launch sports betting. The compact –…
Penn National given green light to launch Barstool in Indiana
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has approved Penn National Gaming’s application to launch mobile wagering via the Barstool Sportsbook brand in the Hoosier State. Penn…
Ohio problem gambling charity raises “underregulated” electronic bingo concerns
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio warned of the number of electronic bingo machines – which it said were effectively “underregulated slot machines” – that could…
Nebraska betting bill advances after college sports amendment
Legislative Bill 561 – which would legalize sports wagering at Nebraska’s licensed racetracks – has advanced to a final vote in the unicameral Nebraska state…
State of the Union: FanDuel, DraftKings, Bally’s and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes FanDuel chief executive Matt King’s decision to leave his post, Q1 results from…
From racetrack to racino: Capitalizing on racing’s Covid-19 bounce
Following his piece setting out the state of play for US horse racing, Cole Rush speaks to the industry about how the tracks can better…
Louisiana House passes betting tax bill, cuts lottery into market
A bill setting out tax rates, license fees and other requirements for sports wagering in Louisiana – and allows the lottery to take part in…