Gambling

NBA free agent Malik Beasley is no longer under federal investigation over alleged gambling ties, his attorneys confirmed, ending weeks of speculation that had clouded his playing future. Beasley’s Lawyers Push Back on Allegations Beasley’s legal team, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, told ESPN they’ve held several “extensive” discussions with the Eastern District of New…

Casino revenues in Ohio rose slightly in June compared to the same time last year, with a modest 0.5% increase. But the bigger buzz? A heated legislative push for legal online gambling — a move that could completely reshape the state’s gaming landscape. The Ohio Casino Control Commission’s latest numbers are in. While brick-and-mortar casinos…

Attorney General’s fantasy sports decision leaves California tracks struggling for survival, with tribal leaders signalling strong resistance to gambling expansion. California’s horse racing industry, already limping through a decade of decline, just hit another major roadblock. Hopes that Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines might provide a financial lifeline were dealt a blow this month, following…

The fight over how much gamblers can write off on their taxes just got more interesting. Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus confirmed Monday that two more lawmakers have joined her push to repeal a federal cap on gambling loss deductions—an obscure yet impactful change buried in Congress’s recently passed legislative behemoth. In a post on X,…

Senate Republicans have thwarted a push by Senate Democrats to roll back a new provision in tax law that limits gambling loss deductions. The move, which will take effect in 2026, has raised concerns among professional gamblers and some lawmakers about its potential negative impact on both large-scale gamblers and casual players. Under the revised…

California is taking a bold stand against unregulated daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms and sweepstakes operators that have been thriving in legal grey areas. This move is prompting intense discussions within the tribal community. On Wednesday, tribal leaders gathered for a webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) to discuss the state’s actions and…

YouTube is tightening its grip on gambling-related content, signaling a major shift in how the platform handles sports betting and online gambling promotions. With the rise of online prediction markets in the U.S., the company is reinforcing its policies to prevent users from being directed to unapproved gambling websites. New Rules Target Unauthorized Gambling Links…

A new proposal in Connecticut is looking to put an end to gambling-related advertisements at public colleges, citing concerns over student exposure to sports betting and casino promotions. The bill, House Bill 5271, was discussed during a General Law Committee hearing on Wednesday, drawing support from advocates who argue that students, especially younger males, are…

A federal judge has ruled that Michigan’s regulations for online horse race betting violate the Constitution, granting a preliminary injunction to TwinSpires, one of the leading online racebooks. The decision prevents state authorities from enforcing certain licensing requirements that restricted Michigan residents from placing bets on out-of-state horse races. Judge Sides with TwinSpires Chief U.S.…