Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for legislation that would prohibit online casino games in the country, raising questions about the future of Brazil’s recently regulated digital gambling market. The remarks came during a national radio and television address connected to International Women’s Day, where Lula discussed the social and financial consequences of gambling. The president used...
Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to former players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah after determining that both violated the league’s gambling policy. The disciplinary action followed an investigation into betting activity linked to the two players during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Investigation Triggered by Betting Alerts League officials began reviewing the matter after suspicious betting alerts surfaced...
Goa’s government has proposed a major increase in the cost of opening new casinos, part of a wider set of measures outlined in the state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented the plan in the Goa Legislative Assembly on March 6, introducing changes aimed at adjusting oversight of the gaming industry while generating additional revenue....
Kentucky lawmakers have introduced legislation that could reshape several aspects of the state’s gambling framework, including raising the minimum age for sports wagering and restricting certain types of bets on college athletes. The proposal, known as House Bill 904, was introduced on March 4 by Representatives Michael Meredith of Oakland and Matt Koch of Paris. If adopted, the measure would...
The Star Entertainment Group has announced another leadership change within its Australian resort operations, appointing industry veteran Dave Whimpey as Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Star Brisbane. The role will take effect subject to regulatory approval, according to the company. The appointment forms part of a broader restructuring of the company’s executive team as it...
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, has opened a newly expanded gaming floor, marking a major milestone for the property as it grows toward a full-scale resort destination planned for later this decade. The latest addition introduces a 20,000-square-foot gaming area that increases capacity and enhances the overall arrival experience for visitors. The expansion coincides with the near completion of...
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...