Posts From: January 2026

Georgia legislators resume push for sports betting legalisation

The effort to legalise online sports betting in Georgia is set to continue as legislators convene in Atlanta for the 2026 session this week. Since 2021, attempts to bring sports...

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Online gambling bill back on Indiana lawmakers’ agenda

There’s a renewed effort to legalize both online lottery sales and online gaming in the state of Indiana. Taken together, these would constitute the largest gaming expansion in the state...

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Wisconsin online sports betting likely to be voted on by state Assembly

A bill to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin could go up for a vote in the state Assembly within the next couple of months. If signed into law by...

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Majority of Maine voters oppose online gambling bill

A statewide survey shows that a decisive majority of Maine voters oppose legalizing online casino gambling, driven by deep concerns about its potential harm to children, families and communities, and unmoved by...

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Indiana legislators shift focus to iLottery

Indiana legislators are talking about possibly banning one form of gambling while also giving the Hoosier Lottery permission to sell tickets online. The House Public Policy Committee endorsed a bill on...

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Maine set to debate online gambling bill

Gov. Janet Mills will soon have to decide what to do with dozens of bills that have been sitting on her desk since the summer, including one measure that would...

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NBA outlines new rules for prop bets

New rules for NBA teams are set to take effect Monday, aimed at reigning in legal sports betting. The league is stepping up efforts to investigate unusual betting activity involving players, coaches and...

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Gambling Commission updates legislation for UK operators

New rules boosting the UK Gambling Commission’s knowledge of operators and bringing the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice in line with revised consumer legislation will be introduced. The Commission...

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Indiana lawmakers introduce Bill to ban sweepstakes 

Just as New York’s bill S5935, Indiana has tabled its own bill to ban dual-currency games in the state. There, Representative Ehtan Manning introduces HB 1052. This legislation targets online sweepstakes operations by amending existing...

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Maine Senate introduces bill to outlaw sweepstakes

Gov. Janet Mills’ administration is seeking to ban a sweepstakes offered on betting platforms that offer sports wagers and casino-style games while mostly flying under the radar of regulators. The...

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