Federal lawmakers have introduced the FULL HOUSE Act, new bipartisan legislation aimed at reversing a recent change to the tax code that limits how much taxpayers can deduct in gambling losses. The Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives by Steven Horsford of Nevada and Max Miller of Ohio. The legislation seeks to restore a decades-old tax standard that allowed individuals to deduct 100 percent of their wagering losses against their winnings. This standard was recently altered by a provision in a larger tax reform package which reduced…

Maine online casino regulation has become a reality, as lawmakers there have reached a significant milestone in the expansion of the state gaming industry. Maine now becomes the eighth state in the country to legalize online casinos. The move follows months of legislative debate and a final push to establish a regulated framework for digital gambling. The new legislation allows for a variety of online casino activities, including digital slot machines and table games such as blackjack and roulette. Under the approved framework, the Wabanaki Nations hold exclusive rights to operate online casino platforms. This structure mirrors the existing sports…

Missouri sports betting officially began statewide today, December 1, 2025, opening both mobile and retail wagering after years of legislative debate and a narrow ballot approval. The new framework allows adults 21 and older, physically located within the state, to place bets via licensed mobile apps or at approved casino and retail sportsbook locations. The Missouri Gaming Commission completed a regulatory roll-out in the months ahead of launch to vet operators and finalize compliance rules. On launch day, multiple national operators initiated services in the state, offering mobile apps and retail counters at casinos across the state. The law authorizes…

The partnership between Penn Entertainment and ESPN Bet will end nearly eight years ahead of schedule, marking a major shift in the U.S. sports betting landscape. Originally launched in late 2023 as a 10-year, $1.5 billion agreement, ESPN Bet was intended to combine ESPN’s massive sports media reach with Penn’s gaming expertise. The collaboration struggled to meet expectations, capturing only around three percent of the national betting market, far below its initial targets. Penn announced that the partnership will conclude on December 1, 2025. The decision was described as mutual and amicable. Following the split, Penn will rebrand its sportsbook…

Google has updated its advertising policies to exclude sweepstakes casinos from the social casino category, tightening its rules on what types of games can advertise on its platform. The change, announced as part of the company’s Gambling and Games policy update, clarifies that sweepstakes casinos no longer qualify for certification under the “social casino” label. The new policy distinguishes between games that simulate gambling purely for entertainment and those that offer real-world prizes, even indirectly. Social casino games, such as slots or poker simulations that do not pay out cash or physical rewards, may continue advertising if they meet Google’s…

Online gaming operator BetHog has introduced its latest feature: an innovation it calls the gaming industry’s first AI blackjack dealer. The character, dubbed Sunny, is designed to reshape how players interact in online casino environments. BetHog was founded in 2024 by industry veterans including the co-founders of FanDuel, aiming to bring cutting-edge technology to the gambling sector. The debut of Sunny marks a leap in the company’s ambitions. Sunny is intended to go beyond traditional live-dealer experiences by employing machine-learning and interactive capabilities. The AI is programmed to greet individual players by name, recall past sessions and conversations, track game-history…