Legal
April 16, 2026
Stake Accused of Targeting Young Users Through Influencers
Offshore operator Stake faces new legal challenges as a lawsuit filed this month accuses the company of enabling underage gambling through a mix of influencer marketing and digital payment systems. The case, brought in New York by Pensacola law firm Rafferty, Dominick, Cunningham and Yaffa, centers on a young man who claims he began gambling […]
Casino
April 16, 2026
Man Sues Modo Casino, Says It Exploited His Disability and Gambling Problem
Californian Matthew Joyce has filed a lawsuit against the online sweepstakes casino Modo Casino, run by ARB Interactive, alleging that it engaged in predatory practices that exploited his disability. Joyce Files Lawsuit Against Modo Casino Joyce states that from September 2024 to April 2025, he repeatedly gambled on the Modo Casino platform. He alleges that […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Lottoland-Related Ruling Enables EU Players to Recover Gambling Losses
A European court has just made a ruling that could send shockwaves across the European gaming sector. The decision saw judges rule against Lottoland in a high-profile case, confirming that EU member states can indeed ban online gaming and that players who lost money to illegal iGaming can sue to recover lost funds. Judges Ruled […]
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 […]
