New Jersey Bill to Ban Micro Betting Passes First Committee
A New Jersey Assembly committee passed A3258, which proposes to ban mobile sportsbooks from offering micro-betting. The controversial bet type has been linked to problem gambling and has played a role in several major US betting scandals.
Polis Signs off On New Regulations for Colorado Sportsbooks
Colorado Governor Polis has signed off on SB 131, which will enact several new regulations to help protect bettors. The bill also sets firm requirements for the sports betting tax revenue sent to fund the State Water Plan.
Michigan Expands Gambling-Blocking Software to Meet Demand
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is purchasing 100 additional software amid high demand from residents. The software blocks users from accessing gambling sites and apps, and is very difficult to circumvent, making it an effective RG tool.
Kalshi Becomes First Prediction Platform to Join the NCPG
Kalshi has become the first prediction market operator to join the National Council on Problem Gambling. The deal makes the operator the first prediction platform to join, with Kalshi’s CEO citing the industry’s growth as the reason for the investment.
Colorado Sports Betting Reform Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to add new protections for sports bettors has passed the Colorado Senate, heading to the Governor’s desk. The bill would make several changes, including setting deposit limits and banning push notifications, to combat the continued growth of problem gambling.
New Jersey Lawmakers Consider New Problem Gambling Bill
The New Jersey Assembly is considering a bill to ban sportsbooks from advertising to customers using responsible gambling tools. The goal is to remove extra temptation for those customers to place wagers, helping them to develop better habits.
Ohio Gambling Regulator Proposes Banning Credit Cards
Ohio’s sports betting regulator has proposed a new rule that would ban sportsbooks from accepting credit card deposits. The ban would attempt to curb problem gambling in the state and is currently open for public comment.
Colorado Senate Passes Slimmed-Down Sports Betting Bill
The Colorado Senate has passed a slimmed-down sports betting bill aimed at curbing problem gambling. Most of the severe changes were stripped over concerns about the financial impact, but several important proposals still remain for the House to review.
The NCAA’s Sorsby’s Scandal Shines Light on Problem Gambling
A new college betting scandal is shining a light on problem gambling, especially among college-aged men. Football star Brendan Sorsby’s story is of someone who developed a gambling addiction at a young age, leading to life-altering consequences.
New Report Shows States With Highest Gambling Addiction
A new report from WalletHub ranked all 50 states by how “gambling addicted” they are. They used 20 factors to rank the states, yielding some surprising results. We’re delving into the report, sharing some of our biggest takeaways.