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Indiana has moved closer to an outright prohibition on online sweepstakes casinos after the Senate passed an amended House Bill 1052 that would define sweepstakes games in state law and empower the Indiana Gaming Commission to issue civil penalties of up to $100,000, with the bill now returning to the House for final agreement.

The SEC is stepping up scrutiny of prediction markets and coordinating weekly with the CFTC, as Chairman Paul Atkins told senators that contract design and activity can trigger overlapping jurisdiction and shape how regulators ultimately classify these products.

As New York faces a billion-dollar drain to neighbouring states and illegal markets, Senator Joe Addabbo launches a renewed 2026 push to legalise iCasinos. With a proposed 30.5 per cent tax rate and a focus on consumer safety, the Empire State may finally be ready to embrace the digital gambling revolution.

Iowa lawmakers have introduced HSB 586 and SSB 3040 to grant the IRGC explicit powers to shut down unlicenced sweepstakes casinos using civil injunctions and stop orders.

MGM Resorts has reached a landmark achievement in Nevada by doubling its renewable energy capacity through the Escape Solar and Storage Project. With 115 megawatts of solar power and a 25 year stability agreement, the gaming leader is now meeting all its daytime electricity needs on the Las Vegas Strip via clean energy sources.

A Massachusetts judge has granted a preliminary injunction against prediction market Kalshi, prohibiting the platform from offering sports related contracts to residents without a state licence. The ruling, which follows a lawsuit by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, marks the first successful state level block of the company’s sports business and challenges its claim that federal CFTC regulation preempts local gambling laws.

Bryson DeChambeau has made history as the first individual athlete to represent Kalshi, marking a significant crossover between the world of elite golf and the rapidly expanding prediction market sector.

Indiana lawmakers are currently debating a massive 750 million dollar casino relocation to Indianapolis alongside a competing 500 million dollar proposal for Allen County as the state also weighs the future of online lottery and sweepstakes gaming.

As Iowa legislators gather for the 2026 session, a landmark bill promises to end the impunity of unlicensed gambling platforms. By granting the state commission the power to issue cease and desist orders, Iowa aims to protect its citizens from fraudulent sites and recover billions in lost revenue currently flowing to offshore markets.

Mississippi’s Senate Bill 2104 is a rigorous legislative filing that aims to classify online sweepstakes casinos as illegal gambling devices, carrying heavy felony charges and asset forfeiture.

Tennessee regulators have issued a stern ultimatum to Kalshi and Polymarket demanding an immediate halt to all sports wagering activities within the state. The move follows allegations that these platforms are bypassing local gambling laws by offering unlicensed sports event contracts to residents. Companies have until the end of January to refund all customer deposits or face heavy fines and potential criminal investigation.

Dow Jones has signed an exclusive deal to integrate Polymarket's prediction data into The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch, signalling a major shift in how financial news utilises betting odds to gauge future events.

A Polymarket trader turned $30,000 into $436,000 by betting on President Maduro's capture days before it happened, sparking debate over whether prediction markets incentivise insider trading on military conflicts.

Chicago's 10.25% sports betting tax has taken effect after operators withdrew an injunction request, though a constitutional challenge remains active while state lawmakers propose bills to preempt the city's levy.

Nevada's casinos generated $1.35 billion in November, driven by strong local demand that offset a rare decline on the Las Vegas Strip and falling tourist numbers.

A class action lawsuit filed in Virginia accuses Stake.us and rapper Drake of running an illegal gambling ring. The suit also alleges Drake used the platform to fund bot networks to inflate his music streaming numbers.

Kalshi has abandoned plans to launch prediction markets on college athlete transfers after the NCAA condemned the move as a threat to student safety.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is rolling out a sweeping package of stricter betting-related safeguards across its 30 franchises.

Stephen A. Crystal has had a milestone year. Between celebrating becoming a grandfather and exploring the glaciers of Iceland, the Founder of SCCG Management has had a moment to step back and survey the landscape.

Desiree Dickerson does not have a traditional iGaming background. Before co-founding THNDR, she was improving performance measures at the Department of Veterans Affairs and empowering women in Rwanda with blockchain financial tools.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has chosen Louis "Lou" M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North, to lead the organisation's board of

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has reported that the state's iGaming operators achieved an all-time revenue record in October, driving the

Starting yesterday, 17 November, YouTube has introduced a comprehensive update to its gambling content policy. The changes significantly tighten controls on

The NBA has significantly expanded its investigation into alleged illegal gambling activity, formally requesting documents, mobile phones, and electronic