Wyoming Conducting Gaming Feasibility Study, Online Casino Among Subjects
With Spectrum Gaming Group’s help, the state is exploring a revamp of its gambling laws
Increase in online gambling a concern for teens
The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling says they’re seeing a huge boom in when it comes to teens struggling with problem gambling.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling Welcomes ICO Investigation Into Sky Betting and Gaming’s Unlawful Data Practices and Cookie Misuse
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) applauds the decisive action taken by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against Sky Betting and Gaming (SBG) for the unlawful use of customer data and the unauthorized use of cookies. The ICO’s investigation has uncovered unethical data profiling and cookie practices that have long exploited consumers.
New Jersey internet gambling sets new record at $198M in revenue, but land casinos lag
Internet gambling in New Jersey had its best month ever in August, bringing in over $198 million in revenue even as most of Atlantic City’s land-based casinos continued to win less than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling: The Backlash Has Begun
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) considers the introduction of the SAFE Bet Act a watershed moment in the inevitable political backlash against internet gambling ubiquity in the United States. Introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), this bill brings much-needed federal oversight and accountability to a rapidly growing sector that has seen few guardrails.
Kansas study: Online sports betting costs Americans twice as much in retirement
A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that every dollar spent on online sports betting translates into two dollars not invested in retirement savings.
South Carolina lawmakers set for renewed push to legalize online sports betting
South Carolina lawmakers are gearing up for a renewed effort to legalize online sports betting when the General Assembly reconvenes in January, driven by the lucrative potential and the success of neighboring states.
Report: Problem Gambling Calls From Online Gambling Jump 70% YoY In Pennsylvania
Since the U.S. Supreme Court opened the doors for sports betting in 2018, several states have profited from the competitive market. One state enjoying the regulated sports betting market is Pennsylvania. Reports stated that gambling calls in the state jumped 70% year-over-year.
DraftKings loses motion to dismiss lawsuit over $1K signup bonus promo
Online sportsbook giant DraftKings lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in Middlesex Superior Court last December over its $1,000 signup bonus promotion, which the suit called “unfair and deceptive.”
Ranking Retail-Only Sports Betting States Most Likely to Legalize Online Betting
Thirty-eight states offer some sort of legal sports betting. Eight of those only permit in-person wagers.