Gaming Law & Society News

The National Football League (NFL) has ed forces with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to confront rising concerns over gambling habits among college students and athletes. Announced this week, the partnership includes a $600,000 commitment over three years from the NFL Foundation to fund comprehensive, peer-reviewed research. The research will focus on the prevalence ... Read more

The Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed by KalshiEx LLC against Nevada’s gaming authorities. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon issued the ruling Monday, allowing the NRA to defend its ’ interests as the debate over prediction markets intensifies. Kalshi launched the suit in March after the ... Read more

Florida’s House and Senate are divided over how much to allocate to the Florida Gaming Control Commission, with a notable $5.49 million discrepancy in their proposed budgets. The key point of contention revolves around funding for gambling enforcement and licengrades, an issue heightened by increasing illegal gaming activity in the state. The Senate’s proposed version ... Read more

Louisiana is on the brink of outlawing online sweepstakes casinos, as Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) moves to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk for final approval. If signed, the state will become the second in the U.S. this year – following Montana – to formally prohibit online sweepstakes gaming involving dual-currency systems. The proposal ed the House unanimously (99-0) ... Read more

Online prediction exchange Kalshi is at the center of a growing legal standoff that could redefine the U.S. sports betting industry. Despite multiple cease-and-desist orders from state gambling authorities, Kalshi continues to allow s across all 50 states to trade on the outcomes of sporting events—under the umbrella of federal financial regulations, not state gaming laws. ... Read more

Illinois has ed a controversial new tax on online sports betting, rattling the industry and sending major sportsbook stocks into decline. The move, part of a newly approved $55 billion budget, imposes a 25-cent tax on each of the first 20 million bets placed per year by a licensed sportsbook—doubling to 50 cents for each ... Read more

Illinois lawmakers ed a $55.2 billion budget just before their spring session deadline, introducing new revenue measures including higher taxes on tobacco, vaping products, and notably, online sports betting. The tax hikes are designed to help close an expected budget gap and bolster the state’s financial position without raising income or sales taxes. The budget, ... Read more

Octoplay has officially taken its first step into the United States market by securing a provisional license in Michigan, signaling the company’s ambitious move into North America. This milestone marks the start of a highly anticipated expansion, where Octoplay aims to introduce its innovative slot games to American operators, beginning with those in the Great ... Read more

A Superior Court judge ruled on Friday that smoking can continue in Atlantic City’s casinos, delivering a significant win for the city’s casino industry while disappointing workers who have long campaigned for a smoke-free work environment. Judge Patrick Bartels’ decision comes as a relief to the city’s nine casinos, many of which have struggled to ... Read more

916 Gaming, a renowned leader in the realm of real money gaming solutions, is thrilled to unveil its newest creation, the Team USA iLottery game. This exclusive game launched through a strategic partnership with EQL Games, is now available on Virginia Lottery’s online platform. The game invites players to partake in three exhilarating sports: Archery, ... Read more

Evolution AB’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Evolution Malta Holding Limited, has announced an agreement to acquire Galaxy Gaming, Inc. for approximately $85 millionin cash. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Evolution’s position in the US market and solidify its standing as a leading provider of casino games and technology. Galaxy Gaming, renowned for its innovative casino table ... Read more

Massachusetts has added a new player to its sports betting landscape. Bally Bet, a prominent name in the online sports betting industry, has officially launched its operations in the Bay State. This development follows the issuance of a sports wagering operation certificate by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) earlier this week. The journey to securing ... Read more

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is set to receive significant new resources following the allocation of funds in the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget. This move aims to enhance the MGCB’s regulatory capabilities and responsible gambling initiatives in Michigan’s rapidly evolving gaming market. In a recent legislative decision, the Michigan Legislature agreed to transfer ... Read more

Red Rake Gaming, an esteemed provider of online casino content, is excited to announce the acquisition of its provisional online casino supplier license in Michigan. This development marks the company’s second licensing achievement in the United States, following closely behind the successful procurement of its Pennsylvania license earlier this year. Securing a license in Michigan represents a ... Read more

Pennsylvania’s ongoing legal debate over skill games has reached a critical juncture, with the state Supreme Court set to weigh in on whether these electronic terminals constitute unlicensed gambling machines. This issue has significant implications for the gaming industry and law enforcement across the state. The controversy centers on whether skill games, prevalent in convenience ... Read more