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The Maine Gambling Control Unit has issued a warning to residents about illegal gambling websites and apps.
On Monday, June 9, the Maine Gambling Control Unit has published a warning to residents, as well as a reminder that online casino games are still illegal in the state. This could be set to change if a new bill is passed granting exclusive rights to four tribal casinos but, as it stands,...
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has responded to an enforcement action from New York Attorney General Letitia James, following an announcement from the state’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) that it’s banning online sweepstakes casinos from operating in New York.
In a statement shared with ReadWrite, the SGLA said the move wrongly portrays social online games that use...
Sports betting is just one of many areas targeted in a push from Southern Baptists to Dallas lawmakers.
Southern Baptists are set to meet this week in Dallas, where they will be asked to approve resolutions on a number of topics. That includes a legal ban on pornography, reversing the US Supreme Court’s decision to approve same-sex marriage, and curtailing sports betting, reports ABC News.
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Maine lawmakers have returned to a bill that would legalize online casino gaming with exclusive Tribal Rights.
The bill in question, LD 1164, seeks to legalize online casinos via four federally recognized tribes in Maine, the Wabanaki Nations. It first came to discussion a few months ago but was shelved back in April 2025. Now, it’s progressed through the House Veterans and Legal Affairs...
Josh Reichard was victorious in the maiden Major Series of Poker The Tour (MSPT) Heart Poker Championship on Sunday (June 8).
The Wisconsin native, already a MSPT Hall of Famer, secured glory at the Venetian in Las Vegas, earning $212,939 for the win.
That sum will take Reichard’s career winnings in live tournaments over the $5 million mark, representing a landmark success.
1,051 entrants...
Online casino gaming continues to drive strong results in the seven U.S. states where it is a regulated activity.
In each state, year-on-year growth has spiked at least 25%, with a collective $868.6 million recorded for the month of April.
Overall, the increase from April last year was 32.5%, reflecting an upturn of more than $213 million, but the figure falls a little short of the $900 million...
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Sweepstakes casinos have seemingly taken a battering recently with various states such as New Jersey and Montana looking to make the business model illegal. Now, New York is on a serious crackdown on these very establishments by closing 26 sweepstakes casino operations.
If you’re unsure as to what classes as a sweepstakes casino, they essentially allow players to partake in casino games using...
Celestar has launched, with the iGaming slot provider receiving a license in Malta, where it is based.
Backed by a team with over 20 years of experience, the new entity plans to expand across Europe and beyond to deliver games filled with advanced mechanics, engaging features, and high-end visuals.
Its slots include Aura of Sakura, a five-reel offering with 45 paylines and an RTP rate of 92.5...
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak has said the government is likely to give the Hong Kong Jockey Club the green light to run basketball betting.
Among the proposals, Hong Kong is looking to introduce a regulatory framework for basketball betting and is also proposing a tax of 50% on the net betting amount. A recent public consultation with a total of 1,063 submissions...