US iGaming News — Industry Updates

April marked another major expansion phase for prediction markets, with FIFA becoming the latest global sports organization to embrace the....

April 2026 saw major operators continue expanding across regulated US gambling markets through new state launches and cross-vertical product rollouts.....

As the 2026 legislative cycle approaches its later stages, several states continue advancing, revising, or abandoning efforts targeting sweepstakes casinos....

Fortune Coins has now officially completed its transition into Fortune Wins, finalizing a rebrand that provides a fresh start and....

March 2026 marked a pivotal moment for prediction markets as the sector moved further into the mainstream through major sports....

DraftKings was busy in March, launching new, innovative sports betting products and defending itself in court against various lawsuits. More....

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Erin Houchin, has introduced the POINTS Act of 2026, a bill that would....

Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and remove stigma around problem gambling. Organizations and operators....

Betr has officially launched its social casino product across more than 30 US states, marking a significant step in its....

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has announced a rebranding effort, replacing the term “sweepstakes casinos” with “Social Plus” platforms.....

February brought increased regulatory pressure on sweepstakes casinos across several US states, with lawmakers in Tennessee and Indiana advancing legislation....

February saw prediction markets reach new trading highs around the Super Bowl while regulators, courts, and lawmakers increased scrutiny of....

Following the trails of FanDuel and DraftKings, BetMGM is bolstering its responsible gaming commitments, DraftKings is restructuring operations amid mounting....

January saw prediction markets push deeper into mainstream sports through a landmark MLS partnership and FanDuel’s nationwide rollout, while regulators....

January 2026 highlighted a widening divide in the US sweepstakes casino market. While new high-profile platforms entered the space, lawmakers....

January 2026 opened with record-setting online casino wins, expanded federal investigations into sports betting scandals, and renewed regulatory focus on....

According to information received by JustGamblers, Priority Play has confirmed that all sweepstakes casino brands operating under its program will....

Last month, Arizona revoked Underdog's DFS license due to its ties to prediction market platforms. DraftKings rolled out its CFTC-regulated....

December 2025 delivered a blow to the US sweepstakes casino sector, with New York’s immediate prohibition and an advancement of....

December 2025 wrapped the year with Missouri's long-awaited sports betting debut, fresh tax relief for jackpot winners, and President Trump's....

In information received by JustGamblers, Priority Play announced that all sweepstakes casino brands they manage will cease operations in California,....

Kalshi is facing new lawsuits over sports contracts, Polymarket finally unlocked regulated US access, FanDuel is preparing, and Fanatics rolled....

Reactions to recent state bans have led to a mass exodus in Tennessee, along with exits in West Virginia. Additionally,....

The sports betting industry keeps getting rocked with the torrent of betting scandals across pro and college leagues. Missouri is....

October saw continued clashes between state legislators and prediction market platforms, a historic NHL partnership, and a market expansion through....

MyPrize, one of my favorite sweepstakes casinos, just announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to launch MyPrize Markets. This makes....

October 2025 accelerated the crackdown on US sweepstakes casinos, with California passing AB 831 to enact a statewide ban and....

Last month, we learned more about the ongoing NBA betting probe with high-profile NBA arrests linked to rigging and player....

September 2025 saw the US prediction markets surge, with familiar brands like Polymarket and PredictIt, as well as brand-new entrants....

California sweepstakes ban and gaming supplier exits, operators finding workarounds, jackpot joy, and unified efforts among industry lobby groups. TL;DR:....

NFL shows that sports betting is going nowhere, the ROGA and the RGC are launching responsible gambling certifications aiming to....

After a period that served the prediction markets industry with optimism, Maryland marks a setback, showing us that the state....

Los Angeles’ lawsuit against Stake.us to VGW’s alliance with a California tribe, and the latest sweepstakes casino reports from the....

August 2025 highlighted efforts to improve player safety, concerns over illegal gambling, and several product launches. From DraftKings’ nationwide credit....

The US sports betting scene is changing fast, due to prediction market platforms: with regulatory hurdles easing, legal battles intensifying,....

Last month we saw significant changes in the US sweepstakes casino industry, with new legislative bans, aggressive enforcement actions, and....

July 2025 marked a dynamic month for the online gambling industry, with significant partnerships, strategic exits, and new player protection....

Prediction markets are heating up as Kalshi reaches a $2 billion valuation and Polymarket nears unicorn status, driven by record....

June brings another surge of developments in the social and sweepstakes casino space. From New York’s sweeping enforcement and legislative....

In September 2024, I outlined how Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), operator of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, was....

Back in September 2024, I predicted that High 5 Casino’s decision to raise its age limit to 21+ would signal....

Maryland raises mobile sportsbook tax to 20%, sparking concerns over competitive fairness and potential player migration to untaxed offshore sites.....

May brings another wave of movement in the social and sweepstakes casino space. From Montana’s landmark ban to fresh mobile....

In late 2024, Kalshi gained national attention after a federal appeals court allowed it to resume offering event contracts tied....

April was packed with developments across the sweepstakes casino landscape. There's a lot to cover, from a major site going....

April brought a wave of industry momentum, with significant strides in online poker, jackpot expansion, and sportsbook loyalty features. But....

March brought sweeping changes across the sweepstakes space, from Sweeptastic announcing its shutdown to New Jersey reversing course with a....

From tribal opposition to sports event contracts to fresh scrutiny of Robinhood and Kalshi, March was packed with regulatory controversy....

Regulatory changes are shaking up the gambling industry this month. From a key CFTC nomination that could impact prediction markets....

Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering legalizing online sports betting while banning sweepstakes casinos. In New Jersey, lawmakers are moving toward....

Lawmakers in New Jersey are arguing that the punishment for underage gambling doesn’t fit the crime, and Democratic representatives are....

Apple, Google, and four sweepstake operators face a class-action lawsuit in New Jersey. I’ll examine that and other exciting news....

With US sports in full swing, we’ve seen an increased focus on sports betting features centered around the NBA, NHL,....

As the U.S. heads toward its next presidential and congressional elections, a significant legal battle has developed around US election....

TLDR: a Bite-sized Overview: The US sports betting market consolidated further as more operators exited Colorado in September. In the....

While the debate of businesses exploiting loopholes to offer casino-style gaming under the sweepstakes model is heating up, state agencies....

The SPGA, abbreviated from The Social and Promotional Games Association, is a new trade body formed by leading sweepstakes operators.....

On July 1, 2024, one of the leading sweepstakes casino operators, High 5 Casino, suddenly changed the minimum legal age....

Louisiana is emerging as the next state to legalize online casinos. Sharp criticism aimed towards sweepstakes operators with calls for....

Kambi provided a glimpse into sportsbook Q2 reports in July, with strong results following favorable results in the Euros and....

BetMGM is upping their game with a recent acquisition, and there’s some turbulence between FanDuel and District of Columbia’s OLG....

Historically, leading online gambling operators haven’t prioritized online lottery ticket sales, but DraftKings is breaking new ground with a recent....

Despite its immense popularity, player prop betting has been highlighted as a problem child of sports betting in the last....

Besides March Madness, last month contained several newsworthy items. In this reflection of the past four weeks, we’ve written about....

The team at Spribe was delighted to be recognised for its excellence in the crash game market at the recent....