Maine BANS Sweepstakes Games With LD 2007

Maine officially banned online sweepstakes casinos and poker sites on April 6, 2026. On that date, Governor Janet Mills (D) signed LD 2007 into law. This bill is entitled, “An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games.” What Does LD 2007 Do? The meat of LD 2007 is pretty short and sweet. The new […]

Read More

Germany Fines Capital Bra €250K Over Gambling Ads

Germany’s national gambling regulator has imposed a €250,000 fine on rapper Capital Bra after accusing him of repeatedly promoting illegal online gambling through social media content, livestreams and advertising placements. The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) said the case began in October 2025 after investigators found material showing the artist playing on unlicensed gambling […]

Read More

Resorts World New York City plans to begin live table games next week, awaiting approval from the NY

Resorts World New York City plans to begin live table games next week, awaiting approval from the NY State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The casino will operate more than 200 table games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and craps, starting Tuesday. Regulators estimate the three casinos will generate $7 billion in tax revenue over next decade. Resorts […]

Read More

Blocking Basis – Podcast S8E8

The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis. Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the […]

Read More

Germany Fines Capital Bra €250K Over Gambling Ads

Germany’s national gambling regulator has imposed a €250,000 fine on rapper Capital Bra after accusing him of repeatedly promoting illegal online gambling through social media content, livestreams and advertising placements. The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) said the case began in October 2025 after investigators found material showing the artist playing on unlicensed gambling […]

Read More