Alex Weldon
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Indiana Online Poker Gets a Reprieve Even as Sweepstakes Ban Appears Close to Passing
Indiana could become one of the states losing access to sweepstakes casino sites this year, as a bill that would ban the dual-currency business model is close to passing. In fact, the language outlawing "sweeps" has already passed votes in both the House and Senate. However, a dispute between the chambers on...
As Momentum Builds in Maine and Virginia, is the U.S. Heading for a Second Wave of iGaming Expansion?
After several years of disappointing failures in online poker legislation, the first two months of 2026 have already produced a quick win in Maine and some promising momentum in Virginia....
Maryland Legislature Will Consider Its Own State-Level Version of UIGEA
Last week, a bill appeared in both chambers of the Maryland legislature seeking to provide its Attorney General with powers similar to those wielded by the federal Department of Justice...
California Bans Blackjack at Cardrooms, Places Limits on Prop Dealers
The California Department of Justice has received final approval for new rules for cardrooms in the state, which will ban blackjack and require that the "player dealer" role be periodically accepted by actual players...
Will a Unique Rewards System Be Enough for BetRivers to Make a Splash in New Jersey?
For all the success it has had in other states, BetRivers Poker still hasn't dipped its toe in the one market that has traditionally been the starting point for US iGaming brands: New...
Prediction Markets Like Kalshi Test Users’ Reading Comprehension as Much as Their Foresight
Much has been made of the danger that insider trading poses to prediction markets, but for the average bettor on these platforms, there may be an even greater threat: the...
PokerStars on the Rebound: Former Top U.S. Operator Notches First Significant Market Share Improvement in Six Months
After seeming to find its floor in November, PokerStars bounced back in December, improving its market share for the first time since last summer. It was the only full-scale U.S. online...
Ren Lin as WPT Global Ambassador Sparks Brand Infighting With ClubWPT Gold on Social Media
The selection of controversial pro Ren Lin as a brand ambassador for WPT Global has sparked a social media feud between the poker site's social media team and their peers at ClubWPT Gold. Although both companies...
Maine Legalizes Online Casinos as Gov. Mills Declines to Exercise Veto Power
Maine will become the latest state to legalize online casinos and poker as Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday evening that she would not veto last year's bill, as many had expected her...
Indiana Legislators Focus on VGTs, iLottery as Online Casino Effort Loses Momentum
As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, Indiana lawmakers have been quick to file bills to renew the efforts to legalize online lottery and video gaming terminals (VGTs) in the state. By contrast,...
