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Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Minnesota Senators' refusal to commission a study on sports betting bodes poorly not just for that effort but any sort of gambling expansion in the state.

Posted on: May 21, 2025 | J.R. Duren

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

There are many companies still in the running for a New York downstate casino, but Wynn isn't among them after it dropped out, citing local resistance and zoning issues.

Posted on: May 20, 2025 | Tebearau Egbe

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

Missouri has confirmed that December 1 will be its launch date for online sports betting. Just don't expect online casinos to follow any time soon.

Posted on: May 16, 2025 | Alex Weldon

Ohio’s Online Casino Effort Gets Underway After Other States Have Fallen Short

Ohio's online casino bill, SB 197, proposes a high tax rate and aggressive licensing fees, especially for out-of-state operators. Will that be enough to overcome resistance?

Posted on: May 15, 2025 | Alex Weldon

Paige Fertitta Set to Take Reins From Ex-Husband At Fertitta Entertainment

Paige Fertitta, the ex-wife of Tilman Fertitta, is nearly approved for a Nevada gaming license necessary to lead Landry's gambling business

Posted on: May 9, 2025 | Derek Helling

Rep. Brian Stewart’s Promised Online Casino Bill Might Be Ohio’s Best Chance Yet

Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart is putting together legislation to legalize and regulate online casino platforms in the state

Posted on: May 8, 2025 | Derek Helling

When Will Sports Betting Launch in Missouri? What We Know

Missouri is the next state to add online sports betting in the US and we now have a timeline for when that should begin.

Posted on: May 7, 2025 | Tebearau Egbe

Montana Looks to Become the First State To Ban Sweepstakes-Based Social Casinos

A bill that broadens illegal gambling prohibitions to include online casino games is headed to Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte

Posted on: May 6, 2025 | Derek Helling

Infusion Of Capital Could Boost bet365’s Presence In The United States

The Coates family is reportedly seeking investors in bet365 as the brand is gaining steam in the US sports betting market

Posted on: May 2, 2025 | Derek Helling

Stella David Officially Takes Reins at Entain As BetMGM Strives For US Online Casino Revenue

Stella David is now the BetMGM co-owner's fifth CEO in the past five years as Entain's stock price languishes

Posted on: May 1, 2025 | Derek Helling

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Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

Ohio’s Online Casino Effort Gets Underway After Other States Have Fallen Short

Paige Fertitta Set to Take Reins From Ex-Husband At Fertitta Entertainment

Rep. Brian Stewart’s Promised Online Casino Bill Might Be Ohio’s Best Chance Yet

When Will Sports Betting Launch in Missouri? What We Know

Montana Looks to Become the First State To Ban Sweepstakes-Based Social Casinos

Infusion Of Capital Could Boost bet365’s Presence In The United States

Stella David Officially Takes Reins at Entain As BetMGM Strives For US Online Casino Revenue

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand