Chicago Divided on Video Gaming Issue
Tensions over video gaming terminals (VGTs) have exposed sharp divisions within Chicago’s City Council.
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Kyrgyzstan Lawmaker Urges Online Casino Registry
A Kyrgyzstan lawmaker calls for the establishment of an online casino registry to prevent citizens from falling into debt.
Prediction Market Giants Unite in Lawsuit Against Kentucky Tax
A coalition of leading prediction market operators has sued Kentucky officials over the state’s plan to begin taxing event contracts.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Seeks Contempt Action Against Kalshi
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a state court judge to hold Kalshi in contempt of court, alleging that the prediction market platform is still allowing event contract trading within the state.
Kentucky Faces Legal Challenge Over New Prediction Markets Tax
A coalition of prediction market operators, including Kalshi, Crypto.com and Polymarket, has sued Kentucky over a newly enacted tax on prediction market transactions, arguing that the levy is discriminatory and conflicts with federal law.
Swedish Court Overturns Spelinspektionen's Fine on LeoVegas
A Swedish court has backed LeoVegas by deciding to overturn an SEK 8 million ($854K) fine against the company.
Dutch Gaming Authority Warns Betnation Over Self-Exclusion Issues
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned Smart Gaming, Betnation’s parent company, over self-exclusion failures.
Gensler Opposes Federal Oversight of Sports Betting
Former top regulator Gary Gensler is weighing in on the new legal battle heating up over the regulation of sports-related prediction markets in the United States, and he is clearly opposed to federal oversight.
Finland Attracts 50 License Applications Ahead of Market Launch
Finland’s gambling market overhaul has attracted nearly 50 license applications, reaching industry forecasts more than a year before the regulated online sector is scheduled to open in July 2027.
CFTC Sues New Mexico in Ongoing Prediction Markets Legal Battle
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued the state of New Mexico on Friday, adding another layer to the complex legal situation surrounding prediction markets.
Wisconsin Governor Initiates Tribal Talks for Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has begun discussions with leaders of the state's 11 federally recognized tribes on implementing legal online sports betting, marking the next step toward launching statewide mobile wagering following the passage of enabling legislation.
Indonesian Company Manager Embezzles $3.1M for Online Gambling
An Indonesian company manager fabricated a violent robbery report in a bid to hide the fact he stole over $3.1 million from his employer to gamble online, police in Dairi Regency claim.