Regulation

Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams announced Monday that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Jim Ananich to serve as the new Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Jim Ananich Succeeds Linda Forte As Chair Of MGCB Ananich is replacing Linda Forte, whose term has expired. Ananich’s term expires Dec. 31, 2028, […]

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Monday that Mike Dreitzer will serve as the next Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Dreitzer will replace Chairman Kirk Hendrick, who earlier this year announced his plans to resign following the 2025 Legislative Session. “As he prepares to step down, I’m exceptionally grateful to Chairman Hendrick for […]

Massachusetts Senator John Keenan (Norfolk/Plymouth-D) is the primary author of the Bettor Health Act, a bill that would impose new limits on online sports betting and ban such operators from running advertisements during televised events. Two other state Democratic lawmakers support the measure. According to The Boston Globe’s Chris Serres, while at a forum Wednesday […]

Lawmakers in Illinois are pushing forward with Senate Bill 2145, a proposal that could dramatically change how fantasy sports and online betting platforms operate in the state. The bill introduces a new licensing framework, imposes steep taxes, and lays the groundwork for cross-state betting pools. Some operators say this will face them out of the […]