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. […]
Legal
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 […]
Legal
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 […]
Legal
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 […]
