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New York has committed to a decade-long study of gambling behaviors in the largest online sports betting market in the U.S. as it continues to assess how it can best prevent problem gambling and support those affected.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the 10-year survey effort on Wednesday. A press release stated that the study is designed to assess how New Yorkers are gambling and to evaluate where additional problem gambling-related services and supports may be needed.

The survey will be administered and overseen by the State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), the government agency that currently provides gambling addiction support. New Yorkers aged 18+ in all areas of the state will be contacted to promote participation in questionnaire-based surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

What will the NY gambling study entail?

In short, the decade-long survey effort will focus on:

Understanding the trends and viewpoints associated with gambling harms

Assessi..

FanDuel has recruited TV and media veteran Erin Andrews as its newest responsible gaming ambassador.

On Thursday, the Flutter-owned brand announced that Andrews is a new member of the operator’s Responsible Gaming Ambassador Program.

Andrews will support FanDuel in delivering RG messaging to customers across the country, and she and the operator will also collaborate to create and deliver campaigns and original social media and video content. The content will focus on FanDuel’s suite of RG tools and resources.

“The Responsible Gaming Ambassador program is really about raising awareness about gambling harms and sharing real stories,” FanDuel Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Sustainability Cory Fox told SBC Americas. “The program is also helping people to understand the risks and resources around gambling. We think that education and awareness are really critical for FanDuel customers and potential FanDuel customers.”

We’re excited to welcome @ErinAndrews as FanDuel’s newes..

The U.S. online gambling industry is reconsidering the use of credit cards en masse, and Caesars Entertainment is the latest operator to opt to ban them as a payment method.

Caesars stopped accepting credit card account funding on any of its online gambling platforms in the mainland United States on April 14, the company’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Production Kate Whiteley confirmed to SBC Americas on Thursday.

The change applies to all Caesars Digital sites and apps, including:

Caesars Sportsbook & Casino

Caesars Palace Online Casino

Horseshoe Casino

William Hill Sportsbook

Caesars Racebook

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online

The shift, which is noted on the Caesars Sportsbook & Casino website, does not apply to the platform’s online operations in Puerto Rico or Ontario.

“This change follows months of independent review and careful evaluation that began last fall, during which we closely assessed our deposit processes and customer preferences,” Whit..

Senators in Colorado voted on Tuesday to advance a sports betting reform bill to the full chamber floor, but not before they struck a proposed ban on prop bets from the legislation.

Senate Appropriations Committee members voted narrowly 4-3 to advance the bipartisan Senate Bill 26-131 to the Committee of the Whole on April 21. It could be read at second reading there as early as April 23.

The bill, which has one Democrat and one Republican sponsor attached in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, is a wide-ranging responsible gambling bill aimed at implementing more safeguards and limitations on how licensed sports betting platforms can operate in the state.

Prop bet ban would cost too much

However, before the committee passed it on Tuesday, members approved an amendment via a 5-2 vote that scratched a proposed ban on prop wagers.

The original form of the bill proposed defining a proposition bet as one that is made on an individual athlete’s performance, a specific off..

New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking legal action against Coinbase over the company’s alleged operation of illegal gambling in the Empire State.

According to court documents, James is suing Coinbase for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation in New York through its delivery of event contracts. The AG alleges that Coinbase facilitates illegal gambling by operating in the state without a gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission. As a result, James is seeking a court order to require Coinbase to pay a monetary penalty, forfeit “illegal profits,” and pay restitution.

“Gambling by another name is still gambling, and it is not exempt from regulation under our state laws and Constitution,” said James in a press release.

In the suit, the AG directly points to Coinbase’s sports event contracts, which are considered illegal gambling activity as the company does not hold a gaming license. James provides specific examples of how the event contracts resemble..

The momentum behind the Maryland sweepstakes bill has seemingly dwindled, as the State’s legislative sessions ended without a formal conclusion to the bill’s passing.

There were two key opportunities for the prohibition of dual-currency sweepstakes, with the House of Delegates passing two separate bills in 2026 that would have outlawed dual-currency sweepstakes.

Lack of progress around the bill was celebrated by the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), as they claimed that there had been ‘false allegations’ driven by casino interests.

“We are pleased with this result in Maryland and want to thank the Maryland lawmakers who took the time to thoroughly consider this issue,” said SGLA Managing Director Sean Ostrow.

“Over multiple hearings and dozens of meetings, SGLA addressed false allegations by casino interests by demonstrating that the Social Plus industry already offers strong consumer protections and contributes to Maryland’s economy, while pushing back against efforts ..

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed numerous pieces of approved legislation in recent days as the state’s two-year legislative session nears its April 15 end date. In doing so, she has made several notable changes to the state’s gambling industry.

Mills’ signatures have officially banned sweepstakes casinos, the use of credit cards for gambling, and bulk lottery ticket sales in the Pine Tree State.

Her latest approvals come after she allowed the state’s approved legalization of online gaming to become law in January, albeit in that particular instance, she did so by abstaining from either a signature or a veto. Maine’s proposed iGaming model is being challenged in court by Oxford Casino operator Churchill Downs Inc.

LD 2007 bans sweepstakes casinos

Mills signed Legislative Document 2007 on Monday. That bill, put forth by the state Department of Public Safety, explicitly bans dual-currency online sweepstakes that offer products resembling casino gaming, sports wagering, or other gambling ..

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is continuing to crack down on unlicensed sports betting and online casino operators accepting customers in the state.

The MGCB announced the issuing of cease-and-desist orders to 45 unlicensed gambling operators that offer either online casino gaming or sports betting to residents and visitors in Michigan. The regulator issued the C&D orders after initiating a series of investigations.

The probes found that the platforms operate in Michigan without state gaming licenses, providing a lack of consumer protection and responsible gaming standards to customers.

“The scope of this action sends a clear message: Michigan will not tolerate illegal operators targeting our residents or undermining the lawful businesses that have invested in complying with state law,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams.

“Our investigators work with unwavering focus to identify, document, and act against every unlicensed site that puts Michigan players at risk…

EDGE Boost and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are collaborating to deliver a new funding option that promotes responsible and safe financial transactions for players.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts and responsible gaming-focused solution EDGE Boost have expanded their existing partnership to offer a new cashless funding option for brick-and-mortar wagering. The expanded deal allows EDGE Boost account holders to withdraw cash directly at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, dissolving a need for customers to carry large amounts of money when visiting Choctaw Casinos & Resorts’ portfolio of properties.

EDGE Boost, powered by EDGE Markets, allows its Visa debit card owners to withdraw cash directly at betting cages and kiosks at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts properties. As part of the pact, EDGE Boost cardholders can withdraw up to $1m per day at the retail casinos.

“Our focus is on making the guest experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible,” said Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Senior Director of Cage, Credi..