South Carolina lawmakers in the Senate Judiciary subcommittee have discussed a proposal led by Senator Michael Johnson, dubbed the Equine Advancement Act, to revive the state’s horse racing industry. The proposed legislation would legalize online horse betting through mobile apps, which South Carolinians could use to bet on horse racing. Proponents of the bill believe […]
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Senator John Keenan has pitched a new bill, SD 1657, also known as the Better Health Act, to Massachusetts lawmakers. The bill’s key components include an increased sports betting tax for operators from 20% to 51%, a ban on sports gambling-related advertisements on broadcasts, and a requirement that sportsbook operators contribute more to the state’s
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Ontario’s gaming regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has fined online operator BetMGM Canada CA$110,000 for allegedly offering cash to get new customers to sign up to its platform. The news broke on Wednesday when the Gaming Commission disclosed that BetMGM had offered cash and rewards to players who opened new accounts
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A sports betting bill allowing Nebraska residents to vote to legalize sports betting in the state has advanced from a Nebraska Legislative Committee with a six-two vote. Legislative Resolution 20CA, introduced by Senator Eliot Bostar, would authorize online sports betting at licensed racetracks and require Nebraskans to be in the state when placing a bet.
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed that it has sent cease-and-desist letters to a further ten unregulated operators in its efforts to protect lawful gaming in the state. Following its investigation, the Michigan regulator found that ten online gaming platforms, owned by Belize-based company Apex Dynamics Ltd., had been offering casino-style games to Michigan
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Maryland’s mobile sportsbooks may soon be affected by a tax increase introduced in the state budget for 2026. Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly have agreed upon a framework for the state budget, which aims to tackle the state’s $3 billion budget deficit. Maryland lawmakers would introduce new taxes and significant cuts to
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Sports betting and online casino operator BetMGM has partnered with professional poker player and content creator Abby Merk. She will become an ambassador and content partner for the BetMGM Poker brand. As part of the agreement, Merk will participate in in-person poker events and create content for BetMGM across major social media platforms. BetMGM wants
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The Maryland gaming regulator, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, issued a cease-and-desist letter to Virtual Gaming Worlds, an offshore sweepstakes casino, after it was found that it had been operating unlawfully in the Old Line State. The cease-and-desist letter was sent to the Australian operator after a Virtual Games World lobbyist testified against a
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Hawaii’s online sports wagering and fantasy sports contest bill, House Bill 1308, progressed from the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection and Economic Development and Tourism last Thursday with a mixed reception from lawmakers and lobbyists. The latest amendment to the House Bill specifies that sports wagering and fantasy sports contests would not be
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The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released a report celebrating the state’s first year of online sports betting. The framework for legal online sports betting in the Tar Heel State began in 2023, when the North Carolina General Assembly passed HB347. Over the next six months, the Commission created the sports wagering program currently
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