Latest US Gambling News
Regular updates on US gambling regulation, operators and market news - written by our own editors, sourced from regulators and primary filings rather than press releases.
- Sweepstakes
How one sweepstakes platform tried to engineer its way around state bans — and what it says about the industry's next move
As states banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos through 2025, ClubWPT Gold didn't shut down or exit — it restructured its entire business model, swapping "Gold Coins" for a poker-training software purchase.
- Sweepstakes
Not every state is banning sweepstakes casinos — Iowa is betting on enforcement instead
While at least thirteen states have banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos outright, Iowa took a different route: giving its gaming regulator sharper enforcement tools against illegal operators, without a blanket ban on the model itself.
- State Legislation
Oklahoma's sweepstakes casino ban takes effect November 1 — what players need to do before the deadline
Oklahoma becomes the latest state to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes casinos on November 1, 2026, after lawmakers overrode a gubernatorial veto to pass the ban.
- Sweepstakes
Thirteen states have now banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos — the full state-by-state picture
More than a dozen states have now enacted bans on dual-currency sweepstakes casino models, with several more actively considering legislation.
- State Legislation
UKGC Mandates Affordability Checks for Deposits Over £150/month
The UK Gambling Commission's new affordability framework comes into force this month - what it means for players.
- State Legislation
New York Online Casino Bill Clears Senate Committee
A vote to legalize iGaming in New York moves a step closer, with operators already lining up market-access deals.
- Operators
Evolution Launches Monopoly Live 2 with Augmented Reality
Evolution's flagship game-show title gets an AR-enhanced sequel - and exclusive launch windows at select operators.
- Operators
DraftKings Launches Cross-State Jackpot Network
A multi-state jackpot pool is now live across NJ, MI and PA - pots are expected to reach eight figures.