The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has broadened the scope of its responsible gambling outreach by opening participation in its “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign to high school sports booster clubs across the state. The initiative seeks to connect local school communities with responsible gaming education while offering financial support to athletic programs. The program allows eligible booster organizations to display responsible gambling...

Georgia lawmakers voted down a proposal that would have advanced sports betting in the state, ending this year’s effort to change the law and leaving the issue unresolved for at least another legislative cycle. The measure failed Friday in the Georgia House of Representatives, receiving far fewer votes than required to move forward. Because sports betting remains illegal under state...

DraftKings and ESPN have announced a new integration that will allow customers to connect their accounts across both platforms, introducing personalized betting tools and new interactive features tied to major sporting events, including March Madness, which begins on March 17th this year.  The functionality is scheduled to arrive ahead of the upcoming men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments, a much-anticipated event...

A prominent attorney who once argued dozens of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court has been convicted on federal tax and fraud charges connected to millions of dollars in poker winnings. A jury in Maryland found Thomas Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and a well-known Supreme Court litigator, guilty on 12 counts following a lengthy trial centered on allegations that he...

Relax Gaming has unveiled a new online slot title created alongside CasinoGrounds, continuing a partnership that has already produced several releases in recent years. The latest entry, Beast Gains, brings players into a jungle-themed setting filled with animal characters, layered mechanics, and multiple bonus options designed to keep gameplay moving across both the base game and bonus rounds. The game...

Teams competing in the 2026 Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments organized by the NCAA will have to disclose player availability before every game under a new policy announced Wednesday. The measure introduces a reporting system that tournament participants must follow for the first time and includes financial penalties for schools that fail to comply. The rule requires programs...

A group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at preventing federal officials from trading on prediction markets, citing concerns that government insiders could profit from confidential information tied to major political or geopolitical events. The proposal, known as the End Prediction Market Corruption Act, was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. The measure...

A class action lawsuit has been filed against New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group, challenging the legality of its online gaming operations. The proceedings, brought by an undisclosed U.S.-based entity, target SkyCity’s Malta-based online gambling platform, SkyCity Online Casino, which has been running since February 2020. The lawsuit focuses on gambling losses incurred by New Zealand players who used the online platform between...

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, a prominent player in the Philippine gaming industry, reported a significant downturn in its 2025 financial performance, concluding the year with a net loss of PHP2.64 billion (US$44.7 million). This loss marks a stark contrast to the previous year’s profit of PHP2.58 billion (US$43.7 million), driven largely by declining gaming revenues and increased operating costs. The results were particularly...

The Goa government has introduced a significant overhaul of the state’s casino regulations aimed at addressing gaps in monitoring and enforcement within the industry. The new Goa Public Gambling Rules, approved by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, mark a crucial step in strengthening the oversight of both onshore and offshore casinos. This new framework is expected to provide greater transparency and...