A New Jersey Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 2160 on 23 March, proposing to prohibit sportsbooks from offering or accepting microbets. The bill would make violations disorderly persons offences, with fines of $500 to $1,000 per infraction; supporters and opponents cited concerns about harm, manipulation and consumer protections.
If enacted, the bill would change which in-game wagers sportsbooks may offer in New Jersey.
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New Jersey’s Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee unanimously approved AR 150, urging restrictions on gambling advertisements aimed at people showing signs of problem gambling or addiction. The committee also approved a measure requiring educational and counselling videos before removal from self-exclusion lists; the New Jersey Racing Commission and Division of Gaming Enforcement would set programme rules. The Sports Betting Alliance opposed the bill but did not testify.
Reportedly, the Sports Betting Alliance hosted a responsible gambling roundtable in Richmond on 2 September. Industry representatives, health experts, lawmakers and treatment advocates discussed reducing gambling harm. Supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027 after the chambers failed to reconcile legislation this year.
The Sports Betting Alliance gave campaign contributions of $100,000 each to five Virginia state senators who supported online casino legalisation across party lines. The contributions followed the 2026 legislative proceedings.
The Sports Betting Alliance gave five Republican Virginia senators US$100,000 each after the 2026 legislative session, citing the Poole Report. The senators supported online casino legalisation, but lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills before adjournment. The alliance defended its contributions as support for regulated markets; senator Emily Jordan said outside funding would not determine her votes.
It was reported that gambling interests contributed at least $12.2m to Florida statewide candidates or committees through July, citing Florida Trend. The Seminole Tribe supplied roughly three-quarters of the total.