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Bill SB 748 Could Open Rhode Island Sports Betting to Competition
Four Rhode Island senators have introduced a bill that could end IGT’s sports betting monopoly in the state. Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, David Tikoian and Todd Patalano have introduced SB 748. Rhode Island
New Jersey Assemblyman Calabrese Reverses Course, Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
New Jersey Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese has introduced a bill that looks to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos, just weeks after he filed a bill that aimed to regulate them. Assembly Bill 5447 would prohibit online
PrizePicks Becomes First Daily Fantasy Operator to Earn iCAP Accreditation
Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has announced that it has received the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling. PrizePicks becomes the first
Slovakia Gambling Authority Blacklists 89 More Illegal Websites in 2024
The Slovakia Gambling Regulatory Authority has revealed a report showing the gambling habits of Slovaks for 2024. The report revealed that Slovakian residents wagered €24.2 billion in 2024, with €22.8 billion paid
DraftKings Eyes Prediction Markets with NFA Filing for ‘DraftKings Predict’
Sports betting operator DraftKings has filed to register ‘DraftKings Predict’ with the National Futures Association (NFA). The filing is for Gus II LLC, trading as DraftKings Predicts. If it gains regulatory
Judge Rules Steven Jacobs’ Lawsuit Against DraftKings Can Proceed
A federal judge in New York has ruled that portions of Steven Jacobs’ lawsuit against DraftKings can proceed. Judge Natasha C. Merle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Dutch Gaming Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Poker Tournaments
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has shuttered several illegal poker tournaments in Autumn 2024. Although the figure is unspecified, the regulator has reported that “tens of thousands” of Euros in cash were found at
Texas Sports Betting Gains Momentum as Senate Joint Resolution Filed
Momentum continues to gather in Texas, as a Senate Joint Resolution has been filed which could pave the way for a vote on legalized sports betting. Senator Hinojosa has filed SJR 65, a companion bill to Rep. Harless’
Crypto Betting Ads Unlikely as New Jersey Moves to Ban College Sportsbook Partnerships
The New Jersey Assembly has approved a bill that would ban sportsbooks from forming partnerships with college sports programs to provide direct marketing and advertising. Assembly Bill 4113, a carry-over bill from last
Investigation Finds Mastercard and Visa Offered Alongside Crypto
Mastercard and Visa have come under fire for allegedly facilitating payments to unlicensed gambling websites specifically targeting UK customers. An investigation, coordinated by Investigate Europe, has revealed that