US Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Prediction Markets in 2027
According to West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey, the Supreme Court will weigh in on the controversial field of sports event prediction markets sometime in 2027.
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Google loses EU court challenge over Italian gambling ads fine
Google has lost its legal challenge against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed by Italy over gambling advertisements on YouTube.
New Zealand Initiates iGaming Licensing Process Ahead of Market Launch
As the launch of the New Zealand online casino market approaches, the country has officially initiated the first steps of its licensing process.
Indonesia Blocks 3.7M Gambling Websites, Plans More Actions
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital has revealed further data on how far its blocking measures have gone against the illegal gambling market.
Canadian Court Rules in Favor of Woman in $112K Online Jackpot Dispute
A Canadian court has ruled on a bitter dispute between former partners over a six-figure win at an online casino, deciding that the money belongs to the woman whose account was used, despite her ex claiming he was the one who hit the jackpot.
Minnesota Federal Judge Denies Stake.us Arbitration Bid
A proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Stake.us of operating an illegal online gambling platform in Minnesota will proceed in federal court after a judge denied the company’s motion to compel arbitration.
ICE Abandons Arrest Attempt at Harry Reid Airport Amid Crowd
The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to arrest a man at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas but had to abandon the plan as a crowd gathered, raising safety concerns.
Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta officially launched its regulated commercial iGaming market this week, becoming the second Canadian province after Ontario to open online sports betting and casino gaming to private operators.
Five Tribes call for federal protection of tribal sovereignty
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes (ITC) has adopted a resolution calling on Congress and federal regulators to protect tribal sovereignty from prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
CFTC Investigates Trump's Teleprompter Operator for Live Betting on
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating after Kalshi personnel admitted that President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator won around $100,000 trading on Kalshi on what Trump’s speeches would include.
Angola Opens 30-Day Gambling Licence Window Under New Gaming Law
Angola has opened a 30-working-day licensing window for eligible gambling operators under a transitional regime as the country implements its new Gaming Activity Law.
Google Fined $854K in Italy for 'Illegal Gambling' Ads
Alphabet unit Google has lost a legal case in Europe to avoid paying a substantial fine worth $854,250 tied to the company’s alleged advertising of illegal gambling on YouTube, its video-sharing platform.