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Michigan Issues Cease-And-Desist Letters To Offshore Betting Sites
On Thursday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced it was taking action against 11 different offshore betting sites. The MGCB claim a host of websites are violating state law. The sites in question were
Surge Of Fake Online Casino Scams In Arizona
There has been a rise in fake websites posing as real casinos in Arizona. The ADG has stepped in to issue a consumer protection alert. Online casinos are illegal in Arizona, but brick-and-mortar sites are operational.
Possible Roadmap For California Online Sports Betting Revealed
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) revealed a plan that could see California online sports betting become a reality in the future. The plan focuses on creating a single tribal entity in California that would contract
Hawaii Online Sports Betting Closer To Legalization
Hawaii online sports betting took a step towards legalization after a House-approved bill was voted 11-2 in favor on April 2nd. Rep. Daniel Holt’s HB1308, “(a)llows for the regulation of sports wagering by
Illinois Issues Cease And Desist Letter To Crypto.com, Kalshi And Robinhood
The Illinois Gaming Board sent cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com, Kalshi, and Robinhood over claims that the trading platforms are engaging in illegal sports betting activities. New Jersey, Nevada, and Ohio had
Mississippi Bill To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Fails
Back in February, the Mississippi Senate became the first state legislative chamber to vote in favor of a ban on sweepstakes casinos by a unanimous 51-0. Senator Joey Fillingane proposed the bill primarily to address
Florida Bill Proposes Strict Rules Against Online Gambling
Former Philadelphia Eagle Sen. Corey Simon put forward the bill. Simon has been campaigning against the spread of online betting and commented, “Illegal gambling in Florida is a growing crisis. Illegal gambling
ASA Rules Against PokerStars Over Misleading Casino Advert
The complaint centers around an Instagram advert posted by PokerStars. PokerStars is historically the largest online poker operator, but this does not include the recent emergence of crypto poker operators. Advert is a
Crypto Gambling Could Fade as Alberta Proposes iGaming Overhaul
Alberta lawmakers are bidding to bring more players into a legal system and add layers of consumer protection that were otherwise absent. Currently, the government is concerned about the prevalence of crypto casinos and
UKGC Fines Football Pools Limited £375,000 Over Compliance Failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Football Pools Limited £375,000 after breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility (SR) rules. AML has been a recurring theme in the UKGC’s recent