The NCAA has handed down permanent bans to three Division I men’s basketball players following an investigation into sports-betting violations that compromised game integrity. The Committee on Infractions announced that Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver wagered on their own contests, bet on each other’s performances, and shared insider details to aid others in placing bets during the 2024–25...
Hong Kong’s legislature has officially passed a bill legalizing basketball betting, marking a significant step in regulating the city’s gambling sector. With a vote of 77 in favor, two abstentions, and two against, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for basketball betting, mirroring the model established for football betting in 2003. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will serve as the...
BetMGM has partnered with Fremantle, a global leader in content creation, to introduce a fresh twist to the beloved TV game show The Price is Right. This collaboration marks the debut of The Lion’s Share, a custom-branded pricing game, set to premiere on CBS during the show’s 54th season on September 22. This historic game will offer contestants the opportunity to win up to $500,000...
Allwyn UK has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the largest technology conversion in global lottery history, transitioning its National Lottery operations to Scientific Games’ Momentum ecosystem. This monumental upgrade, which involved the integration of over 30 new systems and the replacement of the existing legacy platform, is a critical step in modernizing the UK’s National Lottery and improving its operations...
In a bold move, Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package has proposed a substantial tax hike on gambling, targeting both land-based and online operators. The current tax rate, set at 30%, could surge to 50%, placing Mexico among the highest-taxed jurisdictions for gambling in Latin America. This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to implement so-called “healthy taxes” that include increases on other goods associated with public health...
The California Senate has delivered a unanimous vote in favor of Assembly Bill 831, legislation that seeks to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The bill, passed 36-0 on September 8, now returns to the Assembly for approval of the Senate’s amendments before it can be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for final consideration. AB 831, authored...
Illinois’ land-based casino industry continued its upward momentum this summer, posting two straight months of significant year-over-year revenue growth. While casinos across the country are seeing only modest gains, Illinois recorded sharp increases in both July and August, fueled by the launch of new properties and the expansion of existing ones. According to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board,...
After three years of legal wrangling, the Texas Card House (TCH) has emerged victorious against the city of Dallas. The case, which reached the state’s highest court, ended when the Texas Supreme Court refused to hear the city’s final appeal, effectively settling the matter in TCH’s favor. The decision closes a drawn-out dispute that began in 2020 when TCH was first granted a...
British racing is staging an unprecedented, sport-wide stoppage to oppose the Government’s move to fold online betting duties into a single, higher band. For the first time in modern history, racecourses, owners, trainers and jockeys have refused to race, cancelling fixtures at Carlisle, Uttoxeter, Lingfield and Kempton on 10 September. Instead, leading figures are heading to Westminster to underline what they say...
Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has once again failed in her attempt to reinstate the full gambling loss deduction, this time through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Committee, controlled by Republicans, rejected her proposal to attach the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation (FAIR Bet) Act to the 2026 defense spending package. Titus’ Push to Restore Full...