Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
Kalshi Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Its Tennessee Legal Battle
Kalshi’s efforts to continue offering sports prediction contracts in Tennessee have encountered a new obstacle as renewed skepticism in federal court may threaten the platform’s nationwide ambitions. Recent proceedings in the dispute between Kalshi and the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council highlighted that the court remains unconvinced that betting on game outcomes falls under federal derivatives […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Six Men Charged in Relation to London Casino Stabbing of Blue Stevens
Six men have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue their search for a 25-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens outside The Park Tower Casino in Knightsbridge, London, last year. These are Adnan Hindawi, 25, Ali Hindawi, 24, Nicholas McCoy, 23, Mozahedul Alam, 26, Shafwan […]
Legal
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, […]
Prediction Markets
February 10, 2026
Polymarket Takes Massachusetts to Court Over Limits on Sports Contracts
Polymarket is suing Massachusetts to stop the state from limiting its sports prediction markets. This legal battle comes as regulators crack down, already forcing Kalshi, a competitor, to block Massachusetts users. Legal Fight Looms as Polymarket Moves to Block Massachusetts Enforcement On Monday, Polymarket filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Convicted in Federal Sports Gambling Case
The legal drama surrounding former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig took a decisive turn on Friday, when a federal jury found the MLB star guilty in relation to an illegal sports gambling case. While the court did not provide information on the expected sentence, Puig could be facing years behind bars. Puig Reportedly Attempted […]
Legal
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 […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
Legal
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 […]
Legal
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 […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Curaçao Court Sides with License Holder in Online Casino Winnings Dispute
On December 16, a Curaçao appeals court overturned a lower court decision that had held Gaming Services Provider (GSP), a former master licence holder, responsible for unpaid winnings from an online casino that operated with an expired sublicence. The conflict involved topbet.eu, a site that Orient Power Holdings managed between November 2015 and November 2017. […]
