Regulation
Media and sports leagues form responsible sports betting ads body
A number of broadcasting entities and sports leagues announced the formation of responsible sports betting ads body the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising. …
Odds On Compliance and U.S. Integrity appoint Heap to lead S3 joint venture
Secure Sports Solutions (S3), the joint venture of Odds On Compliance and U.S. Integrity, has appointed industry veteran Matt Heap as managing director. Heap will…
Missouri sports betting efforts stall in Senate
Efforts to authorize sports wagering in the Missouri hit a brick wall on Wednesday as proponents of video lottery terminals (VLT) sought to introduce a…
Two Texas gaming bills clear House committee
Two separate Texan gaming bills – HB 1942 and HB 2843 – passed through the House State Affairs committee at 9-3 votes. The bills will…
Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk
House Bill 551 – which would authorize sports wagering in the Bluegrass state – is heading to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk after clearing the Senate…
Odds On Compliance adds land-based resources to compliance tool
Gambling industry consultancy Odds On Compliance has expanded its Playbook online compliance tool to include land-based regulatory information. Playbook will now offer users access to…
AGA updates provide further protections for college-aged bettors
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a number of updates to its Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, including increased protections for college-aged bettors.…
Mississippi governor signs sports betting study bill
Mississippi sports betting task force given all clear after governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 606 into law. The law – introduced by Republicans Rep.…
Vermont sports betting bill passes House
On March 24, 2023, Vermont inched closer to having legalized sports betting in the state, as an act relating to sports wagering passed in the…
NCPG taps new leaders for advisory board
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced new members to its advisory board, including new chair and vice chair. Christopher Herbert, J.D.,…
Texas sports betting bill reaches committee
In Texas, the proposed sports betting legalization bill House Bill 1942 hangs in the balance as pro and anti-industry voices battle it out in the…
Kentucky votes to ban “skill-based” gaming machines
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 594 into law, meaning that “skill-based” gaming machines are to become illegal in the Bluegrass state. The…
AGCO confirms departure of CEO Mungham
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that Tom Mungham is to step down from his role as chief executive and registrar…
Kentucky sports wagering bill passes committee
House Bill 551 entitled “an ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor” which aims to legalize sports betting in the state of Kentucky…