The Ohio Casino Control Commission extended to 30 June the deadline for 15 sports betting licensees that have not begun operating, according to commission spokeswoman Jessica Franks. The commission voted for a six-month waiver; licensees that miss the new deadline could face case-by-case reviews and possible licence revocation.
Affected licensees have six more months to launch before the commission reviews their licences.
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The Ohio Casino Control Commission ordered state gambling licensees, suppliers and certified service providers to end dealings with unlicensed sports prediction market operators and confirm compliance by 30 October. The commission warned that non-compliance could lead to investigation, licence denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has ordered gambling licensees in the state to end business dealings with unlicensed sports prediction market operators and to confirm compliance by 30 October. The warning letter was dated 20 October, less than a month after the commission sent cease-and-desist orders to 10 prediction market operators. The commission said it was concerned by reports that some of its licensees continue to facilitate, support or provide services to entities offering sports event contracts.
Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Commission warned casino, sports wagering and fantasy contest licensees that involvement with certain sports event contracts on CFTC-regulated exchanges may constitute unlicensed wagering under state law. The commission said such activity could affect license qualifications and asked licensees pursuing involvement with an exchange or designated contract market to notify it promptly.
West Virginia licensees reported $737.1m in sports and iGaming wagers for June, a 62% increase, according to the available report. The article text provided no further details.
Georgia lawmakers did not bring a sports betting constitutional amendment or supporting bill to a vote before the legislative deadline, reportedly ending this year’s effort. The proposal lacked enough support in the House; lawmakers could revisit the issue in 2026, the second half of the state’s two-year session.
Georgia’s House of Representatives was considering HB 686 and HR 450, proposals for online sports betting legislation and a constitutional amendment, according to the report. The bills faced a 6 March crossover deadline; they propose 16 licences and a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue. The amendment would go to voters in November 2026 if approved.