Three members of Congress have renewed their criticism of FanDuel’s VIP sports betting program, arguing that the company’s previous response failed to address important questions about how it markets to and monitors high-value customers. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-N.C.) sent a new letter to FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski...
Sports media personality Bill Simmons is under review by Massachusetts regulators after revealing on his podcast that he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place wagers through his FanDuel account while he was located in California. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed it is examining the matter following comments made by Simmons during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast....
Fanatics Sportsbook has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine in Colorado after a VIP team member twice sent promotional offers to a customer who had voluntarily joined the state’s self-exclusion program. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved the settlement on Aug. 27 following an investigation by the Colorado Division of Gaming. The case centers on customer communications that continued...
More than 1,300 unionized workers at Encore Boston Harbor could walk off the job on Friday, Sept. 4, as contract negotiations with Wynn Resorts remain unresolved. Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 authorized a strike in August. Their previous agreement with Wynn Resorts expired on Aug. 31, leaving the workers without a new contract. Union officials said employees will...
A fresh legal challenge has emerged against the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in California, placing renewed attention on a project that has spent more than two decades navigating regulatory reviews, court battles, and political disputes. The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, owner of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Madera County, has filed another federal lawsuit seeking...
BetMakers Technology Group recorded higher revenue and a sharp improvement in profitability during the 2026 financial year, as the Australian racing technology provider continued its operational turnaround while preparing for a proposed acquisition by Tabcorp. The company reported FY26 revenue of AU$92.6 million (£49 million), representing an 8.8% increase compared with the previous year. On a constant currency basis, revenue...
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction preventing Kalshi from offering online sports wagering contracts to users located in Michigan. The order requires the prediction market company to continue blocking access for Michigan residents through geofencing measures, with violations carrying a potential fine of $500,000 per day. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by Nessel in March, which alleges...
Pragmatic Play has announced a new live casino collaboration with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who will host selected titles from the supplier’s portfolio during a special event scheduled for 6 and 7 November. Hart will appear inside Pragmatic Play’s live casino studio for four sessions, with the specific tables he will host set to be revealed to players on...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched Bet on Respect, a new program designed to address harassment directed at athletes in connection with sports wagering. The initiative gives regulators a process to investigate reported abuse and restrict access to sports betting and casino facilities for individuals found responsible. The Commission said the growth of legal sports wagering has coincided with...
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a legal dispute over whether states can regulate prediction markets that offer sports-related contracts or whether federal oversight takes priority. The petition follows conflicting decisions from federal appeals courts regarding companies such as Kalshi, which operate platforms allowing users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes. New Jersey argues that...