Legal
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 […]
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January 30, 2026
Massachusetts Court Gives Kalshi 30 Days to Restrict Its Offerings in the State
Kalshi’s battle with Massachusetts regulators has entered a new phase after a Superior Court judge gave the platform only a short window to comply with the state’s gambling laws. This case could mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to determine whether federally regulated event contracts can continue to offer sports-related markets in jurisdictions […]
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January 29, 2026
California Busts Illegal Casino, Arrests Two
The police in San Jose, California, have put a stop to an illegal gambling operation located inside a warehouse. The crackdown led to the arrests of two people and the recovery of unlicensed gaming equipment and other items. San Jose Snuffs Out Illegal Gambling Den The raid on the venue was the culmination of a […]
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January 28, 2026
Former Prosecutor Sentenced in Peppermill Casino Lewdness Case
Former Nevada prosecutor Kenneth Ching, who last year was caught engaging in sexual behavior with an unnamed woman at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, has received a suspended jail sentence. Judge Hands Down Ching a Suspended Jail Sentence Ching was discovered with an unidentified woman at the Peppermill Casino in the early morning hours of […]
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January 28, 2026
Court Dismisses Mega Millions Jackpot Co-Winner’s Claims for the Full $394M
Faramarz Lahijani, who in 2023 scored half of a $394 million jackpot from Mega Millions, has been in a court battle ever since, claiming he bought two winning tickets but lost one, entitling him to the full amount, and not just the $197.5 million he got. However, Judge Rolf M. Treu from the Los Angeles Superior […]
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January 28, 2026
Churchill Downs Strikes Back Against Maine’s Tribal iGaming
Maine’s decision to grant local tribes exclusive rights to offer online casino gaming does not sit well with Churchill Downs, judging from the operator’s decision to challenge the law in court. The company argued that online gaming would undermine brick-and-mortar casinos, such as its Oxford Casino, which have been major contributors to the local economy. […]
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January 28, 2026
Austria Refuses to Categorize Loot Boxes as Gambling
A few weeks after Poland proposed categorizing video game loot boxes as gambling, Austria’s Supreme Court rejected a player’s attempt to recuperate their losses, saying that such products do not constitute gambling. Loot Boxes Still in the Spotlight Loot boxes have been one of the hot topics of the video gaming and gambling industries for […]
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January 27, 2026
Minnesota Court Rules in Favor of Dealer-Assist Games at Running Aces Racino
A Minnesota Supreme Court has affirmed an earlier ruling, allowing the Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack to offer dealer-assist table games, despite earlier complaints by tribal authorities. Local Tribe Was Displeased with Dealer-Assist Games Three years ago, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community filed a lawsuit against Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack, asserting that its dealer-assisted […]
