Articles by Michael Savio

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Mississippi Online Sports Betting Bill Would Ban Sweepstakes

The Mississippi Senate has officially rejected the House's sports betting bill, SB 2510. The changes would establish a regulated market and ban sweepstakes. The House and Senate will now head to a committee to consider the bill.
03/28/2025
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

EDGE Boost Banking Launch Gives Bettors Safer Way to Gamble

EDGE Markets has launched its new EDGE Boost banking platform to give gamblers a safer way to fund and better manage their gambling money strategy. The FDIC ensures the platform, giving bettors another safe option to fund their gambling.
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Massachusetts Subpoenas Robinhood Over March Madness Market

The Massachusetts Securities Division (MSD) has issued a subpoena to Robinhood over the sports prediction market. The move comes as Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Gavin opened an investigation into the controversial new offering soon after its March 17 launch.
03/25/2025
Sports Betting
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Nebraska Senate Set to Floor Vote for Online Sports Betting Bill

A Nebraska Senate Committee passed LR 20CA earlier this week, which would allow residents a chance to vote on legalizing sports betting in November 2026. Before qualifying for the ballot, the bill must pass three Senate votes by a two-thirds majority.
03/21/2025
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

New York Senate Committee Advances Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Operators

The New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee unanimously passed a bill banning sweepstakes gambling this week, setting up a Senate floor vote. The bill aims to subject the industry to the same regulations and taxes as the real-money gambling industry.
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Robinhood Officially Launches New March Madness Prediction Market

Robinhood has announced a new sports prediction market for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, thanks to a partnership with Kalshi and regulatory advice from the CFTC. The launch led to an 8% bump in Robinhood’s stock price despite the market's overall uncertainty.
03/20/2025
Sports Betting
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Responsible Gaming Advocates Prepare For a Busy March Madness

New Responsible gaming initiatives will be tested as the AGA is projecting a record-setting $3.1 billion in wagers during the 2025 edition of March Madness. The tournament will give lawmakers a barometer to gauge these initiatives' effectiveness.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Texas GOP House Lawmakers Deliver Dire Update on Sports Betting

A group of Republican House members sent a letter to the House State Affairs Committee requesting it shelve sports betting legislation for the 2025 session. They argued that the bills don’t have the votes, so reviewing them would waste time and money.
03/15/2025
Sports Betting
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FanDuel Sportsbook Debuts its New AI Betting Tool for Customers

FanDuel Sportsbook has debuted the sports betting industry’s first AI tool for bettors wth its AceAI. The new tool allows bettors to quickly check stats, previous games, and other research to help them make smarter and more profitable bets.
03/14/2025
Sports Betting
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Congress Will Once Again Consider Previously Shelved SAFE Bet Act

Rep. Tonko and Sen. Blumenthal have reintroduced the SAFE Bet Act into Congress, which would shift sports betting regulation to the federal government. The bill is meant to address the sharp rise in problem gambling but will face heavy opposition from the industry.