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Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling

Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling Suswati Basu Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state’s gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma’s criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling →

Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch

Gambling Legal Actions

Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch Paul McNally Alberta is moving closer to the launch of its regulated online gambling market after provincial regulators approved 28 operators to enter the province ahead of the July 13 opening date. An updated list released by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & … Continue reading Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch →

Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators

Gambling Regulations

Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators Paul McNally Alberta is moving ahead with plans to expand online gambling, a shift that is already raising concern among some First Nations leaders who rely heavily on revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos. The province is aiming to launch its new iGaming system … Continue reading Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators →

Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows

Sports Betting

Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows →

Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law

Casino Gambling Regulations

Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law Suswati Basu Four federally recognized tribes in Maine are stepping directly into a federal lawsuit over the state’s new online gambling law, moving to defend a system that gives them exclusive access to the casino market. In a filing dated April … Continue reading Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law →

New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access

Gambling Problems

New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to roll out a comprehensive plan to tighten oversight of online gambling, with a sharp focus on keeping young people off betting platforms and curbing industry practices that can fuel addiction. The … Continue reading New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access →

Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games

Games Business

Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games Suswati Basu Indiana has adopted a wide-ranging regulatory measure that reshapes how the state handles certain sweepstakes-style online games. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 into law on March 12, 2026, setting new limits on digital gaming products often tied to … Continue reading Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games →

Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games

Casino Gambling Problems

Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games Suswati Basu Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe … Continue reading Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games →

Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents

Gambling Legal Actions

Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents Suswati Basu The City of Baltimore has launched a wide-ranging lawsuit against several companies behind popular online “social casino” platforms or sweepstakes, accusing them of operating illegal gambling businesses that pull in money from local residents while presenting themselves as harmless entertainment. … Continue reading Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents →

Younger generations aren’t just growing up online

Generation Gap

January 26, 2026 Younger generations aren’t just growing up online span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>For today’s young people, online content isn’t a backdrop to daily life—it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don’t just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, … Continue reading Younger generations aren’t just growing up online →