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116 stories·Updated Jul 30, 2026
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Clear Street And Kalshi Deal Signals Prediction Markets Are Moving Toward Wall Street
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE IS STARTING TO ENTER PREDICTION MARKETS
Industry NewsCJ Zambale4 min read
Massachusetts Schools Launch Sports Betting Education Program for Students
Schools across Massachusetts are introducing a new sports betting curriculum aimed at helping students understand gambling risks and develop stronger financial and media literacy skills.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Maine Advances Bill to Ban Sweeps Casinos
THE BILL AIMS TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT SWEEPSTAKES STYLE CASINOS IN MAINE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Kalshi Suspended in Nevada Amid Licensing Questions
REGULATORS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AS KALSHI FACES TEMPORARY BLOCK
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
FanDuel and DraftKings Lawsuit Dismissed Over Arbitration Agreement
Judge throws out sports betting case, saying the claims should be handled through arbitration
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Lawmakers Turn Attention to Sports Prediction Markets
Congressional hearing puts sports event contracts under fresh scrutiny as lawmakers debate regulation and consumer protections
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Washington Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Contracts During Legal Fight
Judge rejects company's federal argument as Washington moves ahead with enforcement
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users During World Cup Boom
The prediction market operator says the FIFA World Cup generated record trading volumes, with billions of dollars changing hands as millions of new users joined the platform.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Nevada Regulator Warns Prediction Markets Could Expand Into Online Casinos
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer believes prediction markets could eventually expand beyond sports betting into casino-style gaming and slot-like products.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Ignore Michigan Court's Sports Contract Ban
The CFTC has instructed Kalshi to continue honoring sports event contracts in Michigan, escalating its legal battle with state regulators over prediction market oversight.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
AGA Seeks to Join CFTC's Legal Battle Over Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association wants to join the CFTC's lawsuit against Wisconsin, saying prediction markets could undermine state-regulated sports betting.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Ninth Circuit Reviews Tribal Appeal Against Kalshi
California tribes argue prediction market operator's sports event contracts infringe on tribal gaming rights
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kalshi Loses New York Bid to Stop State Enforcement
Judge rules New York can continue enforcing gambling laws as legal fight moves forward
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
New Mexico Challenges Kalshi Over Sports Event Contracts
Legal challenge adds another chapter to the growing battle over event contracts
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Polymarket Hit With Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Prediction Market
Users claim platform changed contract interpretation after outcome was known
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kalshi Loses Bid to Halt Nevada Geofencing Order
Prediction market operator faces another setback as legal battle with Nevada continues
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
North Carolina, New Jersey Advance Prediction Market Tax Plans
States move to capture revenue as pressure grows on event based trading platforms
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Polymarket Challenges New Mexico in Legal Fight Over Regulation
Prediction market operator pushes back as legal pressure from states continues to grow
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Prediction Market Operators Push States to Review Casino Lobby Ties
Industry calls for greater transparency as pressure grows between prediction markets and traditional gaming interests
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
New Jersey Lawmakers Push Ahead With Prediction Market Tax Plan
Lawmakers advance revised bill as state pushes for tighter oversight of event based trading
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Ohio Regulator Faces Second Lawsuit as Kalshi Fights $5M Sanction
Legal pressure escalates as Kalshi expands battle against state regulators over sports event contracts
RegulationRyan Cauchi3 min read
North Carolina Budget Proposal Allows Gambling Loss Deductions in Major Tax Shift
Proposed changes offer relief for bettors as North Carolina continues reshaping its gambling tax framework
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Michigan Judge Orders Kalshi to Halt Sports Markets
Temporary restraining order adds fresh pressure as state crackdown on prediction markets intensifies
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Prediction Market Legal Battle Intensifies With New Lawsuits
Dual legal filings add fresh momentum to the growing fight between regulators and prediction market operators
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Indiana Gaming Commission Reviews College Prop Bet Restrictions
NCAA backed proposal could reshape sports betting rules as pressure grows to protect student athletes
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Lawmakers Face Proposed Ban on Prediction Market Trading
Proposed legislation adds pressure on event-contract platforms as scrutiny around insider trading grows
RegulationRyan Cauchi3 min read
Chicago City Council Votes Down Sweepstakes Machine Ban
Vote keeps thousands of gray market machines operating as city officials remain divided on gambling expansion
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Kentucky Targets Prediction Markets in Latest Regulatory Push
Latest challenge sets up another major clash between state regulators and the Trump administration
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Michigan Judge Rejects Polymarket and Robinhood Injunction Requests
Ruling marks another setback for prediction market operators amid growing state scrutiny
TribalRyan Cauchi2 min read
Cayuga Nation Launches Lawsuit Against Caesars
Lawsuit centres on alleged trademark and branding violations linked to New York gaming operations
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Illinois Expands Tax Framework to Include Prediction Markets
New measures add event contract trading to the state's growing list of taxable gaming activities
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Prediction Market Legal Battles Spread as New York, Kentucky, Nevada and New Mexico Cases Advance
Multiple states continue challenging the growing influence of event contract platforms
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Novig Enters Growing Prediction Market Sector with Federal Approval
Sports focused operator takes a major step into one of the industry's fastest growing sectors
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Kalshi Faces Fresh Challenge in Nevada Geofencing Dispute
Regulators claim platform failed to fully block Nevada users despite court restrictions
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
ProphetX Lands Federal Approval for Prediction Market Expansion
Sports focused platform takes major step toward launching under federal oversight
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
CFTC Sues New Mexico in Escalating Prediction Market Dispute
The CFTC has sued New Mexico over its approach to prediction markets, adding another chapter to the growing regulatory battle surrounding sports event contracts in the U.S.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Nevada Gaming Control Board Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Kalshi
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a state court to hold Kalshi in contempt, claiming the prediction market operator continued offering prohibited event contracts in the state.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Prediction Market Lawsuits Gain Momentum Across Four States
Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Illinois, and New Mexico emerge as key battlegrounds in the fight over event contracts
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Pennsylvania Bill Would Bring Gambling Education Into Schools
A new Pennsylvania bill would introduce gambling awareness and prevention education in public schools as lawmakers place greater focus on responsible gaming initiatives.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Shift Under New CFTC Proposal
Proposed framework could reshape how event contracts are reviewed and regulated
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Kalshi Raises the Bar on Market Integrity as Prediction Markets Evolve
New safeguards aim to strengthen market integrity as scrutiny continues to grow
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Google Blocks Prediction Market Ads in Ohio
Google has updated its advertising policy to block prediction market ads in Ohio, affecting operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
North Carolina Agrees to Raise Sports Betting Tax Rate
North Carolina lawmakers have reached an agreement to increase the state's sports betting tax rate, citing the market's strong revenue performance since launch.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Lawmakers Push for Federal Study on Gambling Disorder as Betting Options Expand
U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation calling for a federal study into gambling disorder, citing the rapid expansion of sports betting and prediction markets.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Nevada Court Order Adds Pressure on Prediction Market Industry
Nevada regulators have secured a court order against Polymarket, adding another legal challenge for prediction market operators as state-level opposition continues to grow across the US.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Illinois Budget Targets Prediction Markets as Regulatory Fight Escalates
Illinois lawmakers have approved a new budget that includes taxes on prediction markets, adding another chapter to the state's ongoing battle with the rapidly growing industry.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kalshi Challenges Minnesota Ban as Wisconsin Battle Continues
New lawsuits could shape the future of prediction market regulation
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Federal Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Adds Fuel to Prediction Market Fight
Federal regulators push back as state level resistance continues to grow
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
New York Bill Would Ban Sports Betting on College Campuses
A new New York bill would require sportsbooks to block wagers placed on college campuses, adding to a growing list of sports betting safeguards being considered across the US.
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