Tribes Get Exclusive Rights For Online Casinos in Maine

Tribes Get Exclusive Rights For Online Casinos in Maine

Maine becomes the eighth state to legalize online casinos, giving exclusive rights to four tribal nations instead of commercial operators. Each tribe can partner with one online casino platform and will pay 16% of revenue to fund problem gambling programs, opioid treatment, and other state … Read more

Coinbase vs Michigan: When Does Betting Become Trading?

Coinbase vs Michigan: When Does Betting Become Trading?

Coinbase sued Michigan regulators to prevent state gambling laws from applying to prediction markets it claims fall under federal jurisdiction. Michigan officials warned operators that offering sports event contracts would threaten their licenses, but DraftKings and FanDuel launched anyway. The dispute will likely reach the … Read more

Prediction Market Partnerships Under Fire in Louisiana

Prediction Market Partnerships Under Fire in Louisiana

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board sent a letter to licensed sports betting sites in the state stating that it views sports prediction markets as illegal. In the letter, the board stated that licensed operators who are partnered with prediction services may have their licenses rescinded. … Read more

Kalshi Partners With CNN Amid Legal Battles

Kalshi Partners With CNN Amid Legal Battles

Kalshi locked down an exclusive partnership with CNN that’ll bring its prediction market data to the network’s shows and platforms. The company is dealing with lawsuits from several states and a federal case claiming it wasn’t honest about how its trading system actually works. Even … Read more

Missouri Sports Betting Apps Go Live Monday, Underdog Out

Missouri Sports Betting Apps Go Live Monday, Underdog Out

Missouri launched eight mobile sports betting apps on Monday. State voters approved Amendment 2 over a year ago to bring legal sports betting to Missouri. The Kansas City Royals are looking for a new sports betting partner after Underdog withdrew their license days before launch. … Read more

New York Gaming Commission Chair Ousts Prediction Markets

New York Gaming Commission Chair Ousts Prediction Markets - Brian O’Dwyer

New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer calls out prediction markets, saying they are a “direct threat to the commission’s authority.” FanDuel and DraftKings have announced their intent to offer sports contracts in December. NEW YORK – Prediction markets are once again under the … Read more

DraftKings, FanDuel Help Halt Wisconsin Sportsbooks Despite Expansion Plans Elsewhere

DraftKings, FanDuel Help Halt Wisconsin Sportsbooks Despite Expansion Plans Elsewhere

A Wisconsin assembly bill (601) did not receive a vote after written testimony from the SBA opposing its structure. Despite the opposition because of revenue sharing, DraftKings and FanDuel are attempting to enter other states via prediction markets. MADISON, Wisc. – A measure to legalize … Read more

Missouri Sportsbooks Open Pre-Registration, Gear Up for Dec.

Missouri Gears Up for Dec. 1 Sports Betting Debut

Missouri opened sportsbook pre-registration ahead of its Dec. 1 launch, allowing residents to sign up and secure bonuses early. Major operators rolled out competitive promotions as the state enters the legal sports betting market with a low 10% tax rate. Bettors will have a full … Read more