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February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]
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February 12, 2026
Evolution-Black Cube Clash Moves Closer to Trial
A watched court fight between live casino provider Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube has progressed in New Jersey, with both sides claiming wins as the case heads to trial. Judge’s Ruling in Ongoing Dispute Forces Evolution to Hand Over Key Documents The row, which has captivated the online gambling world for months, focuses on […]
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February 11, 2026
Nevada Considers Civil Enforcement Action Against Kalshi
Nevada’s war on prediction markets continues with mulled legal action against Kalshi, one of the forerunners in this sector. This comes shortly after Nevada reported its post-PASPA low in terms of Super Bowl betting. Nevada’s Fight Against Prediction Markets Rages On Nevada officials are eyeing a potential civil enforcement action against Kalshi in state court, […]
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February 11, 2026
Missouri AG Goes After Stores Operating “Illegal” Gambling Machines
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is delivering on her threats to go after small venues, such as gas stations and retail stores, that host gambling machines that her office contends are not regulated and breach consumer protection and gambling laws in the state. Missouri’s AG Doubles Down on Opposition to Gambling Machines Five such properties […]
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February 9, 2026
Scotts Valley Tribe Continues Fight for Vallejo Casino
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians continues its fight for a casino in Vallejo, California. While the tribe insists that the casino would be an important economic driver, competitor tribes have been trying to get it blocked. Competitor Tribes Say the Scotts Valley’s Claim for the Land Is Invalid In the latest development in […]
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February 5, 2026
Lawsuit in Ohio Seeks to Brandish Sweepstakes Operator as “Illegal Gambling”
A lawsuit filed by plaintiff Brenda Krivatch has alleged that a popular sweepstakes casino operator. Stake.us, is operating as an “illegal gambling” platform. Krivatch has filed her lawsuit on behalf of Ohio residents and argues that residents have paid money to the website and subsequently lost. Private Complaints Target Sweepstakes on Top of Regulatory Pushback […]
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February 5, 2026
Ex-SPAC Boss Owns Up to Part in Lottery.com Income Scam
A former leader of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) has admitted guilt in a New York federal court. He played a part in a plot that deceived investors before Lottery.com went public. Fake Revenue Reports Behind Lottery.com SPAC Deal, Former CEO Admits Vadim Komissarov, who once led Trident Acquisitions Corp., confessed to securities fraud. […]
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February 2, 2026
Polymarket Banned for Two Weeks in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) secured a temporary victory in its lawsuit against Polymarket after a court ruled that the prediction-market platform may not offer event contracts in the state for at least two weeks. Nevada Court Temporarily Bans Polymarket Judge Jason D. Woodbury issued a temporary restraining order against the prediction markets giant […]
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February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Police Uncover What They Believe Could Be a Bio Lab
The police in Las Vegas have raided a local neighborhood, discovering evidence of what they described as a “possible biological laboratory.” The discovery led to a single arrest, authorities confirmed. Analyzing the Bio Material Could Take Weeks Officials stated that the raid took place at around 6 am on Saturday and was conducted in partnership […]
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January 30, 2026
Colombia’s Top Court Freezes Online Gambling Tax Hike
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has stepped in to block a tax increase on online gambling, delivering a significant blow to President Gustavo Petro’s financial plans. The decision, reached by a 6-2 majority, provisionally suspends Legislative Decree 1390 of 2025, which envisioned a 19% value-added tax on online betting and gambling services. Rising Economic Pressures […]