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February 18, 2026
Nevada Sues Kalshi in Escalating Battle over Sports Event Contracts
Kalshi’s efforts to establish itself as a nationwide sports event contract operator have hit a wall in Nevada, where state regulators have launched a fresh legal challenge to restrict the platform. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board filed suit to block the New York-based company from offering contracts tied to professional and collegiate sports. […]
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February 17, 2026
Cyprus Shuts Down BookieCo Amidst Organized Crime Crackdown
Cyprus has moved to shut down a licensed betting operator after its owner became involved in a high-profile organized crime investigation. Such a sudden and forceful action is almost unprecedented in the island’s recent history. It showcases how seriously authorities take any threat to the gambling sector’s credibility, especially when organized crime may be involved. […]
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February 17, 2026
Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
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February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child
Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]
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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 […]