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Casino Players in Massachusetts Get New Support with PlayWell Launch

Massachusetts is stepping up its approach to player protection with the launch of PlayWell, a refreshed responsible gaming program designed to help casino players stay in control. Introduced by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the initiative focuses on keeping gambling a form of entertainment while offering practical tools for those who need support. The program replaces […]

By Kevin Parker

Tennessee Joins Growing List of States Targeting Prediction Market Operators

Tennessee has become the latest state to push back against prediction markets, issuing cease-and-desist orders that underscore the widening regulatory challenges facing the fast-growing sector. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) confirmed it has instructed Crypto.com, Polymarket, and Kalshi to immediately halt operations involving Tennessee customers. The regulator has ordered the platforms to void any […]

By Kevin Parker

AGA Takes Stand Against Sports Prediction Markets

The rapid expansion of prediction markets into sports-related contracts has prompted a forceful response from the American Gaming Association. In fact, it has begun campaigning publicly against what it sees as an unregulated form of sports betting. In recent weeks, the AGA has purchased advertising space on social media platforms and YouTube to raise awareness […]

By Kevin Parker

Caesars Online Casino Launches Play’n GO Games in Key States

Play’n GO, the well-known Swedish casino content provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Caesars Digital to deliver its popular slot titles across several new markets. The collaboration includes platforms such as Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook and Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. Thanks to this move, players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, […]

By Richard Tousignant

Hawaii Edges Closer to Legal Gambling

Lawmakers in Hawaii are now considering bills that would legalize retail and internet gaming, which would mean that the state might soon exchange its long-standing prohibition on gambling for a share of the lucrative casino and sports betting industry. Despite its reputation as one of the most anti-gambling regions in the United States, Hawaii is […]

By Richard Tousignant

Maryland House Passes iGaming Bill

The Maryland casino industry is bracing for a major development as Representative Vanessa Atterbeary’s HB 1319, which seeks to establish a strictly regulated online gaming sector, has made it through the House and is now headed for the Senate. The state, known for its love of entertainment and excitement, took a significant leap towards embracing […]

By Richard Tousignant

Another Metaverse-Based Casino on The Spotlight Over NFTs

A 22-page emergency cease-and-desist order has been issued against the metaverse-based Flamingo Casino Club. The order came from state securities boards in Texas, Wisconsin, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Alabama. The order lays out the boards’ allegations of fraudulent assertions. The casino, they claim, is nothing more than a “high-tech con”. As a result, they have […]