Ireland Probes Suspicious Betting Activity on Alleged Crime Boss in
Ireland’s Finance Minister Simon Harris has ordered a thorough analysis of suspicious trading on election markets at Polymarket.
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Former Houston Mayor Proposes Astrodome Casino Development
Former Houston Mayor and current Harris County judge candidate Annise Parker believes that casino gaming could be the key to preserving the Astrodome, with Tilman Fertitta potentially leading the transformation into a casino complex if gambling is legalized in Texas.
Minnesota Governor Signs Prediction Markets Ban, Prompting Legal
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz signed a prediction market ban into law.
Pennsylvania Authorities Bust Illegal Gambling Operation at Social
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board enforcement agents shut down an illegal gambling operation at the Independent Political Club in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Kalshi Faces New Lawsuits in New Mexico and Kentucky
Kalshi’s legal team continues to have a heavy workload as the prediction market’s proceedings expand with new lawsuits in New Mexico and Kentucky.
Dutch Lottery Issues Warning on Rising Taxes Impact
The Dutch Lottery has stated that the Netherlands’ increased gambling taxes have crippled the sector, diminishing the money the lottery raises for good causes.
Farm Groups Call for Oversight of Prediction Markets
A broad coalition of agricultural organizations is urging US regulators to investigate the growing influence of prediction markets on commodity trading, warning that emerging financial products may upend traditional risk management strategies employed by farmers and producers.
Indonesian Elementary School Kids Exposed to Online Gambling
Indonesian elementary school children are being bombarded with online gambling, the government has warned.
New York Senator Proposes Ban on Billboard Gambling Ads
Advertising sports betting services and other forms of gambling on public billboards could soon become illegal in New York if a state senator gets her way.
Regulating the Game unveils new partnership model for 2027 Sydney
Regulating the Game has announced a new four-tier partnership structure for its 2027 Sydney program, aimed at giving sponsors clearer alignment with the conference and awards gala.
Thai Police Collaborate with Social Media Operator to Block Gambling
Thai police chiefs are collaborating with social media executives to eliminate illegal gambling-related group chats on encrypted platforms.
US Senators Introduce GAME Act to Restrict Sports Gambling Ads to
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate would prohibit digital advertising platforms from displaying targeted sports gambling advertisements to minors.