Gambling News - 'Legal'
Poker
April 13, 2026
Poker Pro George Janssen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
George Janssen, a Michigan poker pro and four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has been sentenced to three months in prison plus three years of supervised release due to a $4 million auto loan scheme. In addition to that, he will be required to pay almost a million dollars in restitution to his victims. Janssen to […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Legal
April 10, 2026
Playtech Named as Defendant in Evolution’s Anti-Competitive Lawsuit
In a recent filing before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Evolution asked for permission to formally add Playtech and several associated parties as defendants in its ongoing defamation lawsuit. The move escalates a case that has already drawn attention across the sector due to its growing scale and the significant damage it has caused. […]
Legal
April 10, 2026
DraftKings Resolves Dispute with MLB Players, Ending Court Battle
DraftKings has reached a resolution to its dispute with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), putting an end to a court battle. The case revolved around the operator’s alleged unauthorized use of athlete imagery and names in its apps and social media posts. The Case Comes to a Close According to the lawsuit by […]
Legal
April 7, 2026
Kalshi Wins Key Legal Battle Against New Jersey Regulators
A federal appeals court has handed Kalshi a notable legal victory, escalating the tensions between state gambling authorities and prediction platforms. In a 2–1 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that New Jersey cannot block Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts to users in the state. The panel concluded that […]
Poker
April 7, 2026
Convicted Poker Pro Wants to Win Restitution Money by Playing
Last year, George Janssen, a poker professional from Michigan, was slammed with a conviction due to his involvement in a $4 million auto loan fraud. While Janssen pleaded guilty, he now hopes to secure a lighter sentence that would allow him to earn the restitution money via poker. Janssen Wants to Repay What He Owes […]
Prediction Markets
April 6, 2026
Nevada Judge Upholds Kalshi Ban, Says It Should Adopt Geofencing by May 4
Friday marked a major breakthrough in Nevada’s battle against prediction markets as a judge ruled in favor of the Kalshi block. This comes shortly after the CFTC launched lawsuits against several states that attempted to regulate the fast-growing event contracts sector. Nevada Judge Upholds the Restrictions on Kalshi Last Friday, Nevada judge Jason Woodbury upheld […]
Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Trump Administration Sues Three States over Attempted Prediction Markets Regulation
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against several states for trying to regulate the prediction markets sector. This action echoes CFTC chair Michael Selig’s previous claim that state regulators were overstepping. The CFTC Says State Regulators Are Overstepping Prediction markets continue to be the hottest topic among gaming industry stakeholders. This novel form of trading […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
Legal Battle Between Kalshi and Nevada State Regulators Heats Up
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is pursuing an injunction against the prediction markets platform Kalshi, alleging that the company is illegally offering sports betting through its prediction market platform. NGCB Seeks Injunction Against Kalshi State regulators determined that Kalshi’s activities amount to sports wagering and moved to shut them down. However, Kalshi has resisted, […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
California’s New Cardroom Laws Come into Effect as Industry Seeks Injunction
California’s cardroom industry is facing an existential threat due to the new regulations that came into effect on April 1. The new rules, which the industry is seeking to overturn, effectively ban cardrooms from offering blackjack-type games, which are the lifeblood of such venues and their surrounding economies. California’s New Cardroom Rules Came into Effect […]