California Attorney General Says Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal Gambling

Nina Davidovic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, California, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a formal 33-page legal opinion declaring that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms—including pick’em and draft-style contests offered by companies...

Court Rejects Underdog’s Bid to Block AG’s DFS Opinion as PrizePicks Adapts

Nina Davidovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
A California court has denied Underdog Sports' request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The rul...

PrizePicks Shifts California Fantasy Sports Game to Peer-to-Peer Model

Nina Davidovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, California, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. Th...

Michigan Orders 19 Unlicensed Gambling Sites to Shut Down

Nina Davidovic
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move m...

Intralot Announces Acquisition of Bally’s Interactive Business in €2.7 Billion Deal

Nina Davidovic
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Intralot, the Greek lottery and gaming solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18 billion). This landmark acquisition wil...

Eagle Mountain Casino Kicks Off $220 Million Hotel-Resort Expansion

Nina Davidovic
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The Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has officially broken ground on its highly anticipated Phase 2 expansion, ushering in the next phase of the Tule River Tribe’s vision for a world-class reso...