As Polymarket makes a high-profile return to the U.S. market with full regulatory approval, Kalshi is now under fire in California federal court. These two developments underscore the fates of America’s top prediction market platforms. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three federally recognized California tribes – Blue … Read more
Italy may lift its sports betting sponsorship ban ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. South Korea inches toward legal esports betting through a proposed “Esports Toto” system. UK lawmakers have reopened an inquiry into gambling laws and regulatory oversight. ROME – Three global gambling stories … Read more
Maine’s governor has shelved an iGaming expansion bill that would give tribes exclusive online casino rights until at least 2026. Massachusetts lawmakers held a hearing in June, but the upcoming iLottery launch and ongoing tribal tensions have slowed progress. Ohio faces fractured support, industry pushback, … Read more
New York lawmakers are weighing a bill to eliminate state-level gambling loss tax deductions following recent federal changes. Meanwhile, Missouri and New Jersey continue reshaping their legal sports betting markets with new restrictions and licensing rules. ALBANY, N.Y. – From tax reform in New York … Read more
A new bipartisan bill, the FAIR BET Act, aims to reverse a controversial tax rule buried in President Trump’s recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill. Introduced by Reps. Dina Titus and Ro Khanna, the legislation would restore gamblers’ ability to fully deduct losses against winnings. … Read more
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law Friday, finalizing a massive legislative package that touches everything from infrastructure to taxes. The change could signal a desire for bettors to move back to offshore sportsbooks. WASHINGTON – Buried deep … Read more
Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid leave amid an MLB investigation into alleged gambling activity, just hours before he was set to start against the Cubs. He’ll remain sidelined through the All-Star break, but Ortiz’s case follows a string of high-profile betting scandals across … Read more
A new gambling bill could cost up to 20,000 Dominican jobs and shut down over 3,500 sports betting shops. Industry leaders claim the proposal favors large operators and threatens local economic stability. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A gambling reform bill pushed by President Luis … Read more
Underdog Fantasy has filed an emergency lawsuit in California, aiming to stop Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing what could be a game-changing opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Filed in Sacramento Superior Court, the Underdog … Read more
New Zealand has granted TAB NZ exclusive rights to online sports betting while preparing to launch a regulated iGaming market in 2026. Gauteng, South Africa, legalized online casinos with strict consumer safeguards, new tax policies, and zoning restrictions. Both moves highlight a growing global consensus: … Read more
Critics call California AB 831’s last-minute amendment a ‘backroom ban’ as the tribal-backed bill is changed to target casino-style digital games. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California lawmakers have launched a dramatic new front in the nationwide crackdown on online sweepstakes casinos. Assembly Bill 831, once a … Read more
Florida is seeking to shut down a lawsuit that threatens the legality of its exclusive online sports betting agreement with the Seminole Tribe. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is fighting to protect its multi-billion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe, filing a motion to dismiss the … Read more