Industry
February 11, 2026
Illinois Considers Reversing Its New Betting Tax Amid a Decline in Bets
Illinois lawmakers have submitted a measure that could overturn the recent introduction of a new tax regime after the changes led to a significant decrease in wagers. Figures from the past few months suggest that the operators might have been right about the adverse effects. Operators Were Wary of the Changes from the Start In […]
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, […]
Legal
February 11, 2026
Missouri AG Goes After Stores Operating “Illegal” Gambling Machines
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is delivering on her threats to go after small venues, such as gas stations and retail stores, that host gambling machines that her office contends are not regulated and breach consumer protection and gambling laws in the state. Missouri’s AG Doubles Down on Opposition to Gambling Machines Five such properties […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
New Jersey Bill Wants to Ban Text Messages to Gamblers, and More
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a wave of new gambling bills that could significantly change how sportsbooks limit accounts, market to players, and process payments. New Jersey Sees New Efforts to Boost Transparency, Consumer Protections The newly-filed bills are seeking to strengthen existing rules as well as provide more clarity into the inner workings of […]
Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
Kalshi Says It Took in $1.2B in Trades on the Super Bowl
At a time when the American Gaming Association optimistically projected around $1.76 billion in sports bets placed on the Super Bowl, Kalshi – a major prediction market platform – has completely exceeded expectations, once again reaffirming its position in the mainstream carried by sports fans. The platform said that it registered a 2,700% increase in […]
Sports
February 11, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Bans Las Vegas Establishments from Airing Event Following Low Ticket Sales
Lower than expected ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 have convinced the WWE to block bars and sports books in the vicinity of Allegiant Stadium, where it will be held for the second year in a row. The Patreon account Fightful Select shared that tourist spots within 50 miles of the stadium will be banned from […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Vegas Man Arrested for Extorting Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly running a years-long extortion campaign against casino mogul Steve Wynn, sending threatening emails and packages demanding $1 million. “I Am Not Your Friend. I Know Where You Live.” According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by WPEC-TV/West Palm Beach, 43-year-old M.L. began targeting Wynn in October 2023. […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Shapiro Wants to Regulate Skill Games to Help Pennsylvania’s Budget
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is again asking lawmakers to act on electronic skill games. He believes that if the state regulates these widespread machines, it could open up a big new source of money and ease the pressure on the commonwealth’s finances. Shapiro Eyes Skill Game Reform as Funding Gap Persists In his newest budget […]
Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
NCPG Asks Prediction Markets to Highlight National Gambling Helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has asked prediction market operators who serve US customers to highlight the National Problem Gambling Helpline. The NCPG warns that these platforms carry risks like traditional betting products. Prediction Market Growth Raises Gambling Harm Concerns, NCPG Warns On February 9, the nonprofit’s board of directors passed a resolution. […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Nevada Super Bowl Handle Plummets to Post-PASPA Low
Nevada’s sports betting sector has remained in decline for the second year in a row, reaching its post-PASPA low. As a result, sportsbooks kept roughly $2 million less than they did the previous year. A Weaker Super Bowl for Nevada’s Betting Industry Preliminary figures by the Nevada Gaming show that bettors placed $133.8 million in […]
