Responsible Gambling News

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.

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.

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.

A group of Connecticut lawmakers has proposed Senate Bill 1464, which would set a maximum daily sports betting wagering limit. Supporters hope that the bill will help curb the alarming rise in problem gambling without a full ban on the industry.

A group of 16 lawmakers have proposed House Resolution 52 to officially recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month to curb the growing problem. The bill would also formally make gambling addiction a public health issue deserving of more resources.

Rep. Salinas and Sen. Blumenthal have reintroduced the GRIT Act to stop the rise of gambling addiction and prevent problem gambling before it happens. The bill would funnel federal sports betting funds to programs to address the growing issue.

The Mississippi Senate has overwhelmingly voted in favor of SB 2510, which would ban sweepstakes casinos after operators ignored requests to shut down. The bill will now head to the House for a vote before the Governor can sign off.

FanDuel parent company Flutter has announced that over half of users have engaged with the new “My Spend” tool, which promotes responsible money management. The tool allows bettors to view their finances with FanDuel to ensure they aren’t betting beyond their means.

NCAA President Charlie Baker appeared at a US Senate hearing to request increased federal sports betting regulations to protect athletes' mental health. Baker cited a rise in the harassment of college athletes as a reason for increased regulations nationwide.

A recently proposed bill in the New Jersey Assembly takes a unique approach to underage gambling. It lowers fines and removes the threat of jail time. All revenue generated from fines would be used to support the state’s problem gambling programs.