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1 week ago | 
casinoreports.com | Eric Raskin |Chris Altruda |Jeff Edelstein |Jill R. Dorson
Industry Plus: A little early WSOP controversy, another smoking loophole, worthless casino chips, and more Welcome to “Spin Cycle,” Casino Reports’ weekly Friday roundup of all things impactful, intriguing, impressive, or idiotic in the gambling industry.
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2 weeks ago | 
casinoreports.com | Jeff Edelstein |Jill R. Dorson
Analysis A series of unforced errors left one bettor feeling he’d been shorted $12,000 PropSwap CEO Luke Pergande spoke with Casino Reports Thursday morning to break down exactly what broke down when it came to the recent controversy surrounding a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl bet that left a user claiming he was short-changed nearly $13,000.
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2 weeks ago | 
casinoreports.com | Jill R. Dorson
News Bill must still clear House and get Gov. Josh Green’s signature to become law Hawaii is poised to become the first state in 2025 to legalize digital sports betting after the Senate Tuesday approved an amended version of HB 1308, 15-10. Of the 15 yes votes, four were “with reservations.”HB 1308 was transmitted to and received by the House Tuesday. Should the House approve the bill, it will be sent to Gov. Josh Green for approval.
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3 weeks ago | 
casinoreports.com | Jill R. Dorson |Eric Raskin
News Two years ago, such a conversation would have been unimaginable SAN DIEGO — The Sports Betting Alliance on Tuesday unveiled a plan to bring legal sports betting to California, promising to pay for an initiative while allowing the state’s tribes to run it. Turns out, Indian Country is considering the same plan. There is still much that has to happen before an initiative is sent to California voters, but two years ago, such a conversation would have been unimaginable.
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1 month ago | 
igamingbusiness.com | Jill R. Dorson
Despite heavy opposition from government agencies and native Hawaiian groups, a Hawaii digital betting bill continues to move. Like gambling expansion bills in other states, HB 1308 in Hawaii has faced opposition from the start. But as the bill has moved through first the house and now the senate, what is unique is that much of the opposition has come from government agencies ranging from the attorney general and local police to the departments of taxation and finance.
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1 month ago | 
igamingbusiness.com | Jill R. Dorson
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore unveiled his latest budget proposal Thursday (20 March) night, and it’s not terribly favourable for the gambling industry. The proposal does not include any funding from online casino and does include a sports betting tax hike. Moore previously floated the idea of doubling the tax rate on wagering from 15% to 30%. In his proposal, he pitches a 20% tax rate, which is projected to bring in an additional $32 million (£24.6 million/€29.6 million) in tax revenue in FY 2026.
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1 month ago | 
ggbnews.com | Jill R. Dorson
Underdog Fantasy Fined, Exits New York, For NowThe New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has announced sanctions against Underdog, which it says has been operating unlawfully. Underdog Fantasy has been offering interactive fantasy sports contests in New York since December 22, 2022 on a temporary fantasy licence held by Synkt, now owned by Underdog.
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1 month ago | 
ggbnews.com | Jill R. Dorson
Former Catawba Development Partner Angling for South Carolina Casino Wallace Cheves, a developer who for years was entrenched in legal battles with the Catawba Nation over its Two Kings Casino in North Carolina, is now pushing for a bill that would allow for commercial casinos in South Carolina and establish a gaming commission to oversee them. According to the Charlotte Observer, Cheves is proposing a $1 billion casino project in Santee.
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1 month ago | 
igamingbusiness.com | Jill R. Dorson
With the future of ESPN Bet seemingly in question, criticism of Penn Entertainment is coming from many corners. Ever since Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden in late February addressed the idea that his company or ESPN could exit their 10-year deal for ESPN Bet in 2026, the wagering world has been raining negatives. Some analysts have downgraded Penn stock, and on 18 March, the founder of theScore and theScoreBet had his say.
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1 month ago | 
igamingbusiness.com | Jill R. Dorson
A constitutional amendment that could decide the future of digital gaming in Nebraska is headed to the senate floor. The proposed referendum would go on the November 2026 ballot. The legislative action makes Nebraska the best chance so far this year for any US state to add digital sports betting. Chances for legalisation in the state were under the radar until a senate committee late Monday (17 March) voted, 6-2, to send the proposed constitutional amendment to the floor.
