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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Industry
May 8, 2026
Ohio Moves Toward Credit Card Ban for Sports Betting
Ohio is determined to stop residents from using credit cards when betting on sports. At least this is what Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent attempt is hinting at. DeWine’s administration forwarded the important draft rule earlier in the week, when the Ohio Casino Control Commission officially displayed it for the public. Not Applicable to Debit Cards […]
Prediction Markets
May 8, 2026
Eyes on Minnesota: CFTC Ramps Up Battle Over Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has decided to show more determination in its battle against state regulators regarding the way controversial prediction markets should be tackled, legislation-wise. The commission’s next target is Minnesota, as explained by CFTC chair Michael Selig. Members will begin to closely monitor the North Star State as a result of […]
Prediction Markets
May 7, 2026
AGA Chief About CFTC Boss: “Quite Frankly, He Is a Joke”
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) chief executive officer, Bill Miller, believes the casino industry and state regulators will ultimately prevail in their ongoing conflict over prediction markets. Speaking at the Economic Club of Las Vegas at Park MGM, the AGA head and Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Mike Dreitzer addressed an audience of business leaders […]
Sports
May 7, 2026
NCAA Wants to Expedite March Madness Case Against DraftKings
The legal battle between the NCAA and DraftKings regarding the use of March Madness branding has moved forward in federal court, with both sides now clashing over how quickly the case should reach trial. The dispute began on March 20, 2026, when the NCAA filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern […]
Prediction Markets
May 6, 2026
Bipartisan Coalition of 41 Attorneys General Urge Prediction Markets Clarity
A bipartisan coalition created by 41 state attorneys general is pushing for a clear line over who controls sports-related prediction markets, arguing that states should retain full authority to regulate them. States Should Keep Doing What They’re Doing Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made the announcement at the start of the week, arguing that US […]
Business
May 6, 2026
RSI Shares Drop After Insider Stock Sale Plan Sparks Investor Reaction
At the end of April, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) raised its revenue guidance for FY 2026, expecting it to go up anywhere between 31-36% YoY to roughly $1.49-$1.54 billion. With strong double-digit increases in revenue and EBITDA, the gambling company set new records, once again signaling its strength and potential for investors. On Tuesday, May […]
Casino
May 5, 2026
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows Over Health Issues
Country music icon Dolly Parton has bad news for her fans who were hoping to see her perform during her upcoming Las Vegas residency. The “9 to 5“ singer shared a special video to say she needs more time to recover before getting back on the stage. “Responding Really Well to Meds” The 80-year-old told […]
Prediction Markets
May 5, 2026
Dan Patrick Wants Texas to Weigh Action on Prediction Market Loopholes
Texas, US lawmakers are looking into whether the controversial prediction markets are exploiting gaps in state gambling laws, setting up a broader conflict with federal regulators over who should control the fast-growing industry. Keeping an Eye on Loopholes The issue gained attention after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked state senators to study so-called “gambling loopholes” […]
Prediction Markets
May 4, 2026
Prediction Markets Skipped Kentucky Derby Over Legal Risk
After spending the last year offering markets on everything from politics to sports outcomes, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have taken many by surprise by skipping the Kentucky Derby. Neither company had listed a market for this year’s Derby, one of the most important horse races in the calendar, held at Churchill Downs and drawing […]
Prediction Markets
May 4, 2026
Prediction Markets Push CFTC to Narrow Gaming Rules
The Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group representing the interests of prediction market platforms, has asked US regulators to clarify how federal rules define “gaming,” raising the alarm over the way a broad interpretation could interfere with the industry’s growth. The Need for a Narrow Definition In a letter sent to Christopher Kirkpatrick at the […]
