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 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
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
Snoop Dogg is partnering with Trivelta to launch an online casino Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Rapper Snoop Dogg has set his sights on the gambling industry as he partners with the iGaming technology provider TRIVELTA to launch the online casino ‘Dogg House Casino.’ According to the announcement, this aims to be a … Continue reading Snoop Dogg is partnering with Trivelta to launch an online casino
Governor Janet Mills allows Wabanaki Nations to launch online casino gambling despite opposition Suswati Basu Maine Governor Janet Mills announced on Thursday (January 8) that she is going to let LD 1164, a bill that gives the state’s Wabanaki Nations the right to run online casino gambling, become law. The move quickly sparked … Continue reading Governor Janet Mills allows Wabanaki Nations to launch online casino gambling despite opposition
California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform is available for Golden State residents as of New Year’s. Jackson Chen Sat, January 3, 2026 CalPrivacy Californians can now put a stop to their personal data being sold around on an online trading floor, thanks to … Continue reading California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint
Mozilla Challenges Online Ads, Once Again by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, November 12, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) must become about “us,” not about “I” — how to make the world better. How to ensure privacy. Shifting from “us” to “I” requires a multifaceted approach for the collective good that involves policy, technology, and ethical … Continue reading Mozilla Challenges Online Ads, Once Again
September 26, 2025 The online backlash to Trump’s Tylenol takedown This week, President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his secretary of health and human services, suggested a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. The claim, which has been widely debunked by experts and is not backed by medical science, became instant … Continue reading The online backlash to Trump’s Tylenol takedown
Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group Suswati Basu Officers of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) based in the Philippines conducted a raid on an illegal online gambling group. The raid was orchestrated by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the Philippine Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). This … Continue reading Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group
Online gaming named as one of the Phillipines’ biggest revenue drivers in 2025 Rachael Davies The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has named online gaming as one of the government’s biggest revenue drivers in 2025. At the same time, PAGCOR has also warned about the danger of unregulated sites illegally targeting Filipino players in … Continue reading Online gaming named as one of the Phillipines’ biggest revenue drivers in 2025
