Flutter Secures Full Ownership Of FanDuel, Buying Out Boyd’s 5%
Flutter has announced it has secured a deal with Boyd Gaming to secure 100% ownership of FanDuel, buying out Boyd's 5% stake.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Banning Sportsbooks Partnering With Colleges
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill that explicitly prohibits colleges from partnering with sportsbooks.
Kalshi Promoting Fake Parlays On Social Media – A Sign Of Things To Come?
Fake posts of parlays placed on Kalshi have been posted with increasing frequency on X, indicating the site may soon allow such bets.
New Meta Gambling Ad Rules Restrict Unregulated Operators
Meta has introduced new rules around gambling advertising that place increased demands on companies to meet stricter regulatory standards.
Indiana Fever Announces Bet365 As Official Sportsbook Partner For 2025
The Indiana Fever has announced bet365 as its official sportsbook partner for the 2025 season. Bet365, one of the most popular Indiana sports betting sites, joins arms with the state’s beloved WNBA team. Indiana Fever ‘Excited’ To Team Up With Bet365 Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox said: “We’re excited to team […]
DraftKings Stock Price Target Lowered But Remains Buy Recommendation
Investment bank Jefferies lowered its prediction for DraftKings' stock price from $60 to $53 amid betting tax increases, but maintained a buy rating.
Michigan Woman Who Lost $2M At Online Casinos Send Warning To Ohio
A Michigan woman has warned against Ohio legalizing online casinos, admitting she lost $2 million over six months playing blackjack online.
Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Under Investigation Over Unusual Gambling Activity
The Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave" by the MLB while an investigation into unusual gambling activity takes place.
Gambling Industry News
California AG Releases Opinion Stating Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has released his awaited opinion on daily fantasy sports (DFS), declaring them illegal under California law.
Casino News
Michigan Issues 19 Cease-And-Desist Letters To Unlicensed Gambling Sites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent 19 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed gambling companies operating in the state.
Casino News
Louisiana AG Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Illegal
Louisiana's Attorney General's office has issued a formal opinion declaring sweepstakes casinos illegal in the state.
Gambling Industry News
California Judge Rejects Underdog Bid To Stop AG Opinion On Fantasy Sports
A California judge has rejected Underdog's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), which aimed to stop Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta from issuing an opinion against daily fantasy sports (DFS).
Gambling Industry News
Kalshi Launches Markets On College Football Matches
Prediction markets site Kalshi has continued its expansion into sports betting by opening markets on college football games.
Gambling Industry News
Malik Beasley Sued By Sports Agency On Top Of Gambling Probe
Malik Beasley is the subject of a federal investigation for unusual betting activity, and the NBA player is now also facing a lawsuit by Hazan Sports alleging breach of contract.
Gambling Industry News
Gamblers Could Pay More In Taxes Than Winnings Under Trumps’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill on Tuesday, and a new amendment could see profiting gamblers pay more in taxes than they win.
FAQ
Is Gambling Legal in the USA?
Yes - both land-based and online gambling in various forms are legal in many US states. 39 states currently offer or will soon offer in-person and online sports betting while a number of states only permit betting inside casinos.
How many gamblers are there in the US?
The United States is of the most gambling-friendly countries in the world, with a population of over 57 million active gamblers.
Every year, around 40% of American adults visit one of the casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey, or one of the thousands of land-based U.S Casinos, not to mention playing casino games at online casinos.