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Mississippi Lt. Governor Condemns Online Betting Legislation
In July, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann threw cold water on the idea of legalizing online sportsbooks in Mississippi. The state is among a minority of states with only retail, in-person state-sanctioned sports betting. The Republican said on social media: “Online mobile sports betting increases the risk of gambling-related harm and addiction compared with traditional…
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Virginia Online Casinos: 2026 Push To Legalize Harmful ‘iGaming’
Virginia (VA) online casinos key takeaways: Online casinos are not legal in Virginia at the moment, but that could change this year. Two 2026 bills—SB118 and HB161—would authorize “internet gaming.” The Virginia Lottery Board would regulate online casinos such as DraftKings and FanDuel. SB118 moved forward on Jan. 28, 2026, to Senate Finance & Appropriations.…
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DraftKings Recklessly Promotes ‘Record’ $22M Online Slot Jackpot
DraftKings Casino announced “the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history,” claiming that a Michigan gambler turned 20 cents into $22.4 million. The promotion of the historic jackpot came with no explanation of the odds and no mention of any gambling addiction hotline number. Notably, there was also no proof of the jackpot. No information…
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