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Hard Rock Bet Launches 10 Million Bonus Spins Giveaway
The promotion is only available in New Jersey, customers can win bonuses daily and enter weekend sweepstakes.
Tre Johnson Surges to Second in NBA ROTY Odds After Summer League Showing
First-overall pick Cooper Flagg is still favored, but sixth pick, and Washington Wizards guard, Tre Johnson is now second on the list of odds.
VGW Introduces Sales Tax on Gold Coins as Sweepstakes Scrutiny Increases
Virtual Gaming Worlds determined that it was an “appropriate time” to add the tax to gold coins, which do not normally come with sales taxes.
Italy Approves 46 Online Gambling Operators
The Italian Agency of Customs and Monopolies confirmed that it authorized 46 online gambling operator licenses.
New Jersey Gov. Bans Sports Betting Partnerships With Colleges
Sportsbooks can no longer receive marketing opportunities at schools or their stadiums and arenas.
BetMGM, TAPPP Team Up to Release Gaming Gift Cards in Ontario
Casino and sports betting giant BetMGM has teamed up with payment provider Tappp to release gaming gift cards in Ontario, Canada.
New Jersey Fines Tipico 12 Months After it Left the U.S.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined Tipico $25,000 for violating self-exclusion rules and allowing a customer to cash out for inflated odds.
College Football '26 Predicts Best Bets for 16-Team Playoff
The Alabama Crimson Tide (+1,000 to win the national championship at FanDuel) and Georgia Bulldogs (+600) are the highest-ranked teams in the NCAA 26 video game.
FanDuel Hires Former NFL Exec, Policy Experts Amid Uncertain Political Future
"We understand the important role FanDuel must play in policy discussions that will address how we build and shape the online gaming industry over the long term," FanDuel president says.
Louisiana Attorney General Declares Sweepstakes Casinos Illegal
Louisiana is now the fourth state to outlaw sweepstakes casinos, joining Michigan, Montana, and Washington.
Nevada Submits 18 Defenses in Legal Battle With Kalshi
One of the defenses claimed that Kalshi argued a different position from one it already successfully used.
Buffalo Bill’s Resort Scaling Down, Concert Venue Will Remain Open
The Primm casino south of Las Vegas is reducing hours from 24/7 to concert and special event times, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.
Lawsuit Claims Malik Beasley, Subject of Illegal Betting Investigation, Had Money Problems
NBA free agent Malik Beasley is reportedly facing over $8 million in lawsuits and debt, including unpaid advances, rent, and loans from multiple creditors. Beasley is under federal investigation for suspicious betting activity.
Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge
Fanatics Sportsbook will charge Illinois bettors $0.25 per wager in response to the state’s new per-bet tax, joining FanDuel and DraftKings in passing part of the cost to customers as the effective tax rate hits 60% for top operators.
Riot Games Will Allow Betting Sponsors for League of Legends, VALORANT Esports
The company announced last Thursday that Tier 1 teams in League of Legends and VALORANT can sign betting sponsors.
New Jersey Mom Hits $61K Jackpot on Penny Slot Wager at Hard Rock Bet
A New Jersey woman turned a one-cent spin into a $61,000 jackpot on Hard Rock Bet's Big Sunday Jackpot, marking the sixth week in a row a low-stakes player hit big as the online casino's “Jackpot Season” continues through July 6.
Massachusetts Sends Two Popular Offshore Sportsbooks Cease-and-Desists
The Bay State's purification of its gaming market is still in progress after the attorney general issued cease-and-desist orders to two sportsbook operators.
Flagg Heavy Favorite Over Harper, Bailey in NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
Dallas Mavericks forward and first-overall selection, Cooper Flagg, is already a -200 favorite at DraftKings to take home the award.
FanDuel Denies Tweaking Terms to Avoid Massive HR Parlay Payout
Customers took to social media to claim the online sportsbook updated its terms and conditions after bettors hit on a massive 7-leg home run parlay Monday.
FanDuel Celebrates its New York Headquarters Relocation in Manhattan
The sports betting operator announced the opening of its new office in Manhattan's Flatiron District on Monday.
