72 stories by Craig Boswell
Lottery Jackpots Draw Attention to Stalled Alabama Gambling Legislation
The combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots of $1.9 billion have people in Alabama crossing state lines in search of winning tickets. That’s because Alabama’s constitution bans lotteries and gambling. The current legislation to start a lottery, tribal and commercial casinos, and...
Missouri Sports Fans Favor Sports Betting, Legislation Stalled
Missouri sports fans wanting to place legal bets on their NCAA brackets remain sidelined as March Madness heats up. That's despite a new poll that finds support for sports betting getting warmer in the Show Me State. Saint Louis University and YouGov...
Celebrities and Athletes Banned from Online Sports Betting Ads in Ontario, Other Jurisdictions Look to Follow
Ontario has made online sports gambling ads featuring celebrities and athletes off-limits. The province has barred the use of all active or retired athletes and celebrities in internet sports betting marketing and advertising material. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)...
Sports Betting Marketing Facing New Restrictions Under Proposed Legislation
Proposed federal legislation would place limits on the ways U.S. sports betting companies market and interact with their customers. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) says his SAFE Bet Act is needed in a new era of high-tech sports betting. The SAFE (Supporting...
Pennsylvania Sets iGaming Record in February
Pennsylvania internet casino revenue hit an all-time monthly high in February. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), online gambling revenue topped $184.9 million. That’s 40% higher than the $131.6 million in February 2023. The revenue reported by the PGCB shows...
Basketball-Crazy North Carolina Welcomes Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting is expected to be a slam dunk in North Carolina as March Madness tips off. Mobile Sports gambling officially launched in the state on Monday, March 11. That’s just in time for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments....
New Hampshire Bills Benefiting Casinos and Charities Have Deadline Nearing
The clock is ticking down on a flurry of bills in the New Hampshire House and Senate that are similar, but could bring significant changes to casino owners, charities, and gambling tournaments. The main thrust of the legislation, which must be approved...
Michigan iGaming Sets New Monthly Revenue Record
Gross iGaming revenue in Michigan hit a new monthly high in January. The Michigan Gaming Control Board reports revenue of $181.9 million during the month. Total gross online gambling revenue, which includes iGaming and sports betting, amounted to $229.6 million in January....
Sports Betting Revenue Jumps in Mississippi
Sports betting revenue in Mississippi has increased 31.4% compared to January of 2023. The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported monthly revenue of $6.7 million. In addition to the year-on-year numbers in the Magnolia State, the January 2024 total is well ahead of the...
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Bill Advances
Legalized online sports betting is a step closer in Mississippi. On Tuesday, the House Gaming Committee approved HB 774, the "Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act." In-person sports wagering has been legal in the Magnolia State since 2018. But online betting remains outlawed...
