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This week’s online casino update highlights an eventful road to a sweepstakes casino ban in one Midwest state, and a pair of important developments in one of the biggest online gaming markets in the country.
Oklahoma lawmakers override veto
In a stunning move, Oklahoma’s Legislature overturned Gov. Kevin Stitt’s May 7 veto of a sweepstakes casino ban. The reversal means that sweeps casinos are illegal in the Sooner State starting Nov. 1.
The ban benefits the state’s numerous land-based casinos because they’ll be the only destination for regulated, safe gaming. Additionally, banning sweeps means the market is clear of any competition Oklahoma online casinos would face if legalized.
Stitt argued the law is too broad and vague, saying the bill was “so broad that it criminalizes everyday apps people use for fun,” according to a memo obtained by Legal Sports Report.
Borgata relaunches online casino, fireworks show
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced this week it’s bringing back its Independence Day fireworks celebration (on July 3 this year) in conjunction with the relaunch of its BetMGM online casino.
The new Borgata online casino will include better navigation and a new user interface. Additionally, players will have a unified platform for Borgata and MGM rewards.
The relaunch should provide Borgata with a nice online casino revenue boost in what is one of the three biggest online casino markets in the country, said BetMGM Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost.
“As one of the state’s first regulated online casinos, Borgata Online has grown into a brand our players love by incorporating a seamless connection to MGM Resorts and its world of rewards along with a robust selection of games.”
Borgata owns five online casinos, but BetMGM is its most prolific. It generated $32.7 million in April, which was the third highest total among the state’s 27 online casinos and poker platforms.
New Jersey reports April online casino revenue
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the state’s April online casino revenue numbers … and they were solid.
Revenue shot up from $235.2 million in April 2025 to $263.1 million in April 2026, an 11.9% increase. Month-over-month revenue dipped, however, from $272.1 million in March.
The state’s online casinos generated $58.6 million in tax revenue.
April marked a big milestone for New Jersey online casinos. Total revenue year-to-date passed $1 billion, putting the market on track to collect at least $4 billion for the year.
