California Tribes Eye 2028 for Online Sports Betting
Amid the unprecedented competition of sports prediction markets, California’s tribes intend to push ahead with an effort to legalize online California sports betting.
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North Carolina Gov. Signs Budget to Increase Betting Tax
Gov. Josh Stein signed the North Carolina budget on Tuesday, officially raising the state’s online sports betting tax rate and confirming that the state intends to tax prediction market platforms, even though it will not regulate them.
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Repeal Online Sports Betting
After announcing plans to initiate a legislative effort to ban online betting in Ohio, several lawmakers have introduced a measure that aims to make sweeping changes.
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting
A group of Ohio lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban online sports betting and impose sweeping restrictions on legal wagering in the state.
Nebraska Online Betting Initiative Progresses Towards 2026 Ballot
Campaign organizers turned in a big batch of petition signatures before the official deadline, giving a big boost to efforts to get online sports betting on the Nebraska ballot.
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Push Gains Momentum
Nebraska could soon join the growing list of states with legal online sports betting.
North Carolina Increases Online Sportsbook Tax to 23%
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized an increase in the state's online sports betting tax rate to 23% from 18%, a move that will place the state among the higher-tax jurisdictions for sportsbooks in the United States when it takes effect with the new fiscal year on July 1.
Michigan iGaming and Sports Betting Operators Report $382.5M in May
Michigan's commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $382.5 million in iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in May, a 3.1% increase from April 2026.
Wisconsin Governor Initiates Tribal Talks for Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has begun discussions with leaders of the state's 11 federally recognized tribes on implementing legal online sports betting, marking the next step toward launching statewide mobile wagering following the passage of enabling legislation.
Bipartisan Congressional Bill for Federal Study on Gambling Disorders
Two Congressmen have introduced new federal legislation that would mandate the U.S. government to conduct a multiyear study into the causes, long-term effects, and treatment of gambling disorders, particularly those related to online sports betting.
New York Bill Mandating Monthly Sports Betting Statements Advances to
A bill requiring online sports betting operators to provide New York customers with monthly activity statements is now awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.
Rhode Island Expands Online Sports Betting with Bally’s License
Rhode Island will soon expand its online sports betting market after the Rhode Island Lottery awarded Bally’s Corporation a tentative five-year license to operate a second digital sportsbook in the state.