LaVonte Holmes received a 30-month federal prison sentence on 20 January 2026 for his role in a sports betting fraud scheme, prosecutors said. Four co-defendants also received sentences ranging from six months to three years after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft and unauthorised use of access devices.
The case highlights identity-verification and account-abuse risks for regulated sports betting operators.
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A Genesee County court sentenced two people to one year of probation after they pleaded guilty to operating a for-profit gambling house in Flint, Michigan. The Michigan Gaming Control Board said investigators seized 43 gambling computers and $2,572.48 in winnings and proceeds during a 2022 search; the defendants also received financial penalties and court costs.
A 62A District Court judge in Kent County sentenced Gurjinder Singh after he pleaded guilty to permitting a gambling house for gain, the Michigan Gaming Control Board said. Singh received a two-year sentence and was ordered to pay $500 in fines, fees and court costs. The case followed a joint investigation by the board and the state Department of Attorney General.
Massachusetts’ online sports betting handle rose 2% to $5.92 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reportedly. The total fell in September, according to the report.
Maryland’s sports betting handle reached $4.98bn in the first nine months of 2026, up 9% year on year, according to a report. The snippet says growth was almost flat in September.
Maryland's sports betting handle climbed 9 per cent to $4.98 billion in the first nine months of 2026, despite almost no growth in September.
Indiana sports wagers totalled $4.09 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 4 per cent, according to the report.