New York Bill Seeks Campus Sports Betting Ban
New York lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would prevent online sports betting on college campuses throughout the state by requiring sportsbooks to use geofencing technology. State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced Senate Bill S10470 as part of a broader push to reduce gambling exposure among young adults and strengthen consumer protections tied to online wagering. The […]
Smoke-Free Casino Debate Resumes in New Jersey
Atlantic City casinos may soon face a major change. After nearly 20 years of exemption, New Jersey officials are under pressure to eliminate indoor smoking and move toward a smoke-free casino model. The state’s Public Health Council recently urged the Health Commissioner to take urgent action. If that happens, Atlantic City could join a growing […]
Wisconsin Bans State Employees From Using Insider Knowledge in Prediction Markets
Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #294 on Thursday, May 14, targeting the use of insider knowledge by Wisconsin state workers in prediction markets. The order prohibits executive branch employees from disclosing or leveraging any nonpublic information acquired through their positions to profit personally or benefit family members. “State workers in Wisconsin work hard every […]
Baltimore Comes Out Swinging Against Online Gambling Breaches
The City of Baltimore is coming down hard on those it believes have breached its gambling laws. Six online casinos have recently been threatened with legal action. The laws regarding online casinos across the US are varied, making them hard to understand. Yet for those in Maryland, and Baltimore in particular, the message is clear: […]
Preakness Stakes preview 2026: Odds and analysis of a classic race that looks nothing like one | amNewYork
For the third time in five years, the Preakness Stakes, to be run this Saturday, will not include the Kentucky Derby winner. Golden Tempo stunned the world on May 2 with an exhilarating and historic win from far back in the field to capture the Kentucky Derby for trainer Cherie De Vaux. She became the […]
US Gaming Revenue Reaches New High in 2025
The U.S. commercial gaming industry recorded its sixth consecutive year of revenue growth in 2025, with nationwide earnings climbing to a record $78.6 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s latest State of the States report (pdf). The report showed total commercial gaming revenue increased 9.1% from the previous year, while direct gaming tax revenue […]
Waitress Sues Casino over Disputed High-Stakes Tip
A Maryland waitress thought an unexpected tip had changed her life. Instead, she alleges that her employer took everything. Tajia Mackyeon filed a federal lawsuit against MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino this month, claiming that the casino illegally seized a $76,000 tip she received from a high-stakes player. A High-Stakes Patron Showed Surprising Generosity […]
Maryland’s Casinos Generate More Revenue Тhis April Compared to Last Year
Maryland’s six casinos brought in a combined $172.2 million in slot machine and table game revenue in April 2026. This represents a 5.9% increase over April 2025, and also marks the best-performing month of the fiscal year so far. Casinos See a Rise in Revenue Despite April’s strong results, however, total casino revenue for the […]
Caesars Drops Credit Cards Across US Betting Sites
Caesars Entertainment has removed credit cards as a deposit method across its online gambling platforms in the United States, becoming the latest major operator to implement the change. The update took effect on April 14 and applies to all Caesars Digital brands operating in the country. The decision covers a wide network of platforms, including […]
Stake.us Remains Competitive as Sweepstakes Market Faces Legal Questions
Stake.us keeps showing up in places it technically should not, at least not in the usual sense. Lawsuits are building, regulators are watching, and yet the platform is still active across much of the U.S. That tension is what keeps pulling it back into the spotlight. Stake.us is facing renewed pressure in the U.S. after […]