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There were several new developments in iGaming last week, highlighted by lawmakers in Virginia approving bills in both chambers to legalize real-money online casinos.
Virginia iGaming clears legislative crossover
After multiple failed attempts to secure the necessary votes in committee and on the chamber floors, online casino legislation cleared a major hurdle last week. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate passed their respective versions of an iGaming bill.
The bills will now “cross over”: The House bill moves to the Senate for consideration, while the Senate bill moves to the House.
Caesars Digital debuts first proprietary slot title
Caesars Entertainment’s in-house game studio, Empire Creative, launched its first online casino title last week: Ca$hline. While Empire has previously released several online table games, Ca$hline marks the division’s first online slots release. The title features a classic three-reel format with bonuses and respins.
The game is currently available in New Jersey. Caesars has not yet confirmed if the title will be released in its other iGaming markets: Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
FanDuel aligns with responsible gaming trends
Sports betting and online casino giant FanDuel announced last week it will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2. It is common for sportsbooks to prohibit credit card use to prevent irresponsible spending and mounting debt.
The decision drew praise from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who recently urged sportsbooks to end the practice. DraftKings implemented a similar ban in August 2025.
“Glad to see Fanduel take action to protect consumers from these junk fees, joining DraftKings,” Warren said. “The rest of the industry should follow suit.”
Credit card issuers often treat sportsbook and online casino deposits as cash advances. This results in flat fees and higher interest rates, according to a December 2024 data spotlight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
“Cash advance fees often have a minimum charge of $10, making smaller cash advances particularly costly,” the CFPB wrote. “This means that someone wagering $20 could face the same $10 fee as on a $200 cash advance ATM withdrawal.”
Missouri VLT ban shifts gaming landscape
A federal judge has ruled that video lottery terminals (VLTs) are illegal in Missouri, initiating what could be a one-year wind-down process for the machines. VLTs offer a user experience similar to Las Vegas-style slot machines and are commonly found in bars, restaurants, and gas stations.
While Missouri does not currently offer online gambling, the ruling provides a layer of protection for the state’s regulated gaming industry. Without VLTs, players may be more inclined to visit licensed casinos.
Furthermore, should online casinos eventually launch in Missouri, the absence of VLTs would strengthen the “play anywhere, anytime” market advantage of mobile gaming.
