All Articles by Chavdar Vasilev

Mississippi will attempt once again to outlaw sweepstakes casinos through a new bill, which aims to expand the definition of illegal gambling. Senate Bill 2104 (SB 2104), filed on January…

As New York lawmakers convened for the 2026 legislative session on January 7, gambling policy quickly emerged as one of the most active areas of debate, with multiple bills introduced…

Maine is set to become the eighth U.S. state and the third in New England to legalize online casinos after Governor Janet Mills announced she will allow LD 1164, “An…

Rhode Island has extended International Game Technology’s (IGT) exclusive sports betting contract through 2028, significantly dimming near-term hopes for expanding the state’s one-operator market into a competitive, multi-licensed system. IGT…

State lawmakers in New York and Virginia kicked off the 2026 legislative year by reintroducing proposals to legalize and regulate online casino gaming, signaling a renewed push for iGaming expansion…

Sweepstakes sportsbook Fliff has launched a new daily fantasy sports (DFS) product, Fliff Superstars, marking its formal entry into real-money fantasy contests as regulatory pressure mounts on sweepstakes gaming —…

Indiana lawmakers formally opened debate over a potential ban on sweepstakes casinos during a January 6 hearing on House Bill 1052, exposing divisions over whether the state should prohibit the…

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is stepping up efforts to combat illegal and gray-market gambling in the state, pairing increased enforcement and legal scrutiny with active support for new legislation…

In 2025, the U.S. sweepstakes casino segment — once a rapidly growing gray-market alternative to regulated iGaming — contracted sharply as legislative bans, regulatory enforcement actions, and litigation intensified.By December,…

Penn Entertainment announced a new corporate organizational structure, a move designed to align the company’s leadership with its strategic priorities. In a press release, Penn said the new structure reflects…