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117 stories·Updated Jul 31, 2026
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Sixth Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Kalshi Sports Prediction Market Appeal
The Sixth Circuit has heard oral arguments in Kalshi's latest legal battle over sports prediction markets, with the case potentially setting the stage for a future U.S. Supreme Court review.
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.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
Kalshi Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Over Prediction Market Law
Legal fight deepens as states and federal regulators continue to clash
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Trump Backs Prediction Markets Amid Growing Regulatory Clash
Former president throws support behind CFTC oversight as states push back
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
US Senate Hearing Puts Sports Betting Integrity Back Under Federal Spotlight
A new US Senate hearing placed sports betting integrity and prediction markets under federal scrutiny as lawmakers discussed regulation, oversight, and match-fixing concerns.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban Triggers Federal Lawsuit
Minnesota’s new prediction market ban triggered a legal battle with federal regulators over Kalshi and event contracts.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Lawmakers Push Back Against Gambling Platforms Over Concerns About Minors
Lawmakers are increasing pressure on gambling and esports betting platforms over concerns surrounding minors and online advertising exposure.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Connecticut Moves Forward With Sports Betting Reform Bill
New measures focus on integrity protections advertising limits and prediction market oversight
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Sports Leagues And Players’ Unions Push Back Against CFTC Prediction Market Plans
THE NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, AND SEVERAL PLAYERS’ UNIONS ARE RAISING CONCERNS OVER SPORTS PREDICTION MARKETS AND HOW THEY ARE REGULATED IN THE US.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Pennsylvania Looks to Stop Insider Advantage in Prediction Markets
NEW BILL AIMS TO BRING FAIRNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO A FAST GROWING SPACE
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
US Gaming Groups Intensify Push Against Prediction Markets
US GAMING ORGANIZATIONS AND TRIBAL GROUPS ARE INCREASING PRESSURE ON REGULATORS AND LAWMAKERS AS THE BATTLE OVER PREDICTION MARKETS CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets
FEDERAL REGULATORS PUSH BACK AS STATES CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE EVENT BASED PLATFORMS
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Maryland Sets Rules on Prediction Markets for State Officials
FOCUS SHIFTS TO INSIDER RISK AS STATE TARGETS HOW PUBLIC OFFICIALS USE THESE PLATFORMS
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Ohio Targets Prediction Markets With New Sports Betting Bill
NEW BILL WOULD REQUIRE LICENSING AND TAXATION FOR SPORTS RELATED CONTRACTS
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Sportsbooks Are Spending Big In Politics As US Betting Expansion Slows
SPORTSBOOK OPERATORS ARE SPENDING MILLIONS ON POLITICS AS COMPETITION, REGULATION, AND PREDICTION MARKETS RESHAPE THE US BETTING INDUSTRY.
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
Nebraska’s Online Betting Push Could Reshape Tribal Gaming Debate
NEBRASKA’S ONLINE BETTING PUSH IS EVOLVING INTO A LARGER FIGHT OVER TRIBAL GAMING, GAMBLING CONTROL, AND THE FUTURE OF WAGERING IN THE STATE.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Prediction Market Litigation Escalates As CFTC Clashes With State Regulators
THE CFTC MOVES AGAINST STATE REGULATORS, ESCALATING THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER PREDICTION MARKETS AND HOW THESE PLATFORMS SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED IN THE US.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Oklahoma Senate Rejects New Push to Legalise Sports Betting
AFTER YEARS OF TALKS, THE LATEST ATTEMPT TO LEGALISE WAGERING RUNS INTO FAMILIAR ROADBLOCKS
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Trump Questions Prediction Markets as Federal Support Continues
MIXED MESSAGING EMERGES AS FEDERAL BACKING CLASHES WITH PUBLIC CRITICISM
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Wisconsin Challenges Prediction Markets Over Sports Betting Claims
STATE OFFICIALS ARGUE EVENT CONTRACTS AREN’T TRADING, THEY’RE BETTING UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME
TribalRyan Cauchi2 min read
Tribal Gaming Leaders Challenge Prediction Markets Before Hearing
INDUSTRY VOICES WARN EVENT CONTRACTS THREATEN TRIBAL GAMING RIGHTS AND ESTABLISHED REGULATION
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Massachusetts Regulator Questions Legality of Prediction Markets
GAMING COMMISSION CHAIR QUESTIONS WHETHER EVENT CONTRACTS ARE SIMPLY BETTING UNDER A DIFFERENT LABEL
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Senate Set to Decide Fate of Oklahoma Sports Betting Plan
AMENDED PROPOSAL GAINS TRIBAL BACKING AS LAWMAKERS PUSH TO BRING SPORTS BETTING TO THE STATE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Kalshi Case Delayed as Arizona Battle Heads to Appeals Court
AS THE CASE HEADS TOWARD THE NINTH CIRCUIT, THE FIGHT OVER PREDICTION MARKETS AND GAMBLING LAWS CONTINUES TO ESCALATE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi3 min read
New York Takes Aim at Coinbase and Gemini Over Gambling Claims
STATE OFFICIALS ARGUE EVENT BASED CONTRACTS CROSS THE LINE INTO UNLICENSED GAMBLING
RegulationRyan Cauchi3 min read
Massachusetts Raises Concerns Over Prediction Markets and Gambling Risks
AS REGULATORS MOVE TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES, THE LINE BETWEEN FINANCIAL FORECASTING AND BETTING CONTINUES TO FADE ACROSS THE U.S. GAMBLING LANDSCAPE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Louisiana Lawmakers Move to Classify Sweepstakes as Racketeering
LAWMAKERS SHIFT STRATEGY TO TARGET ILLEGAL GAMBLING THROUGH STRONGER ENFORCEMENT TOOLS
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
Maine Tribes Step In to Defend Internet Gaming Law Amid Legal Fight
FOUR MAINE TRIBES HAVE FORMALLY ENTERED A FEDERAL LAWSUIT TO DEFEND THE STATE’S NEW INTERNET GAMING LAW, SETTING UP A HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE THAT COULD SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRIBAL GAMING IN THE STATE.
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Ninth Circuit Appeals Case Puts Prediction Markets Under Pressure
KEY LEGAL BATTLE RAISES QUESTIONS OVER STATE CONTROL VERSUS FEDERAL OVERSIGHT
TribalCJ Zambale2 min read
Vallejo Approves Temporary Casino Plan for Scotts Valley Tribe Amid Federal Review
THE SCOTTS VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS HAS WON VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR A TEMPORARY CASINO, A KEY LOCAL STEP FORWARD AS ITS $700 MILLION RESORT PROJECT REMAINS UNDER FEDERAL REVIEW.
TribalRyan Cauchi2 min read
Tribal Leaders Push Back on CFTC Over Prediction Markets
CONCERNS GROW OVER FEDERAL MOVES AND THE FUTURE OF TRIBAL CONTROL
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Stake Legal Battle Grows With Coinbase Named in New Filing
LEGAL PRESSURE BUILDS AS NEW COMPLAINT TARGETS CRYPTO PAYMENTS AND SWEEPSTAKES MODEL
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Prediction Markets Face Ban in Minnesota as Sports Betting Delays Continue
LAWMAKERS TAKE A FIRM STANCE AS BROADER BETTING DEBATE CONTINUES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Arizona Case Against Kalshi Put on Hold After Federal Move
JURISDICTION CLASH PUTS STATE CASE ON HOLD
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Louisiana Moves to Classify Sweepstakes Gaming as Racketeering
LAWMAKERS MOVE TO ESCALATE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST GREY AREA GAMING
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kentucky Betting Bill Rejected by Beshear as Debate Continues
GOVERNOR PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SPORTSBOOKS AND EVENT MARKETS
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Washington D.C. Moves Toward iGaming While Enforcing tighter Controls on Sweepstakes
LAWMAKERS WEIGH EXPANSION AS PRESSURE BUILDS ON UNREGULATED PLATFORMS
RegulationRyan Cauchi2 min read
Ohio Moves to Tighten Rules Across Betting Industry
NEW PROPOSALS AIM TO TIGHTEN RULES ACROSS SPORTSBOOKS AND ONLINE WAGERING
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Wisconsin Legalizes Online Sports Betting Under Tribal Framework
WISCONSIN HAS OFFICIALLY TAKEN A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN EXPANDING ITS GAMBLING MARKET, WITH GOVERNOR TONY EVERS SIGNING A BILL INTO LAW THAT LEGALIZES ONLINE SPORTS BETTING IN THE STATE.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Evolution Moves To Add Playtech As Defendant In Ongoing US Defamation Case
EVOLUTION IS EXPANDING ITS US LAWSUIT, NOW MOVING TO INCLUDE PLAYTECH OVER CLAIMS TIED TO A 2021 REPORT AND ALLEGED SMEAR CAMPAIGN.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
Kalshi Adds Live Scores And Livestreams As It Expands Esports Markets
KALSHI IS STEPPING DEEPER INTO ESPORTS, NOW ADDING LIVE SCORES AND STREAMS. IT’S A SMALL CHANGE, BUT IT MAKES FOLLOWING MATCHES MUCH EASIER.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Ahead with Sweepstakes Ban Efforts
SB 1589 ADVANCES AS LAWMAKERS TIGHTEN STANCE ON SWEEPSTAKES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Prediction Market Tensions Grow as Nevada Extends Kalshi Ban
COURT BACKS STATE REGULATORS, KEEPING PLATFORM SIDELINED
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Ancient Gambling Statute Fails Against Modern Sportsbooks in Court
SPORTSBOOKS SECURE LEGAL WIN AS COURT DISMISSES ANTIQUATED LAW CHALLENGE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
New Kentucky Bill Balances Gambling Rules and Market Innovation
BILL HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING EFFORTS TO DEFINE REGULATORY BOUNDARIES
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Alberta Moves Ahead with Regulated iGaming Market Launch
STATE MOVES FORWARD WITH PLANS TO OPEN COMPETITIVE ONLINE GAMING SPACE
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Texas Lawmakers Target Growing Prediction Markets
LAWMAKERS MOVE TO EXAMINE GROWING PLATFORMS OPERATING IN LEGAL GRAY AREAS
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Indiana Approves Sweepstakes Ban as Regulatory Push Intensifies
INDIANA TIGHTENS RULES AND BANS SWEEPSTAKES IN REGULATORY PUSH
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Washington Moves Against Kalshi in Legal Gambling Case
LAWSUIT HIGHLIGHTS RISING PRESSURE ON PREDICTION MARKET OPERATORS
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