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Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Kalshi Ordered to Stop Contracts in Nevada Dispute
The legal battle between Nevada gaming regulators and New York-based prediction market KalshiEx LLC may soon reach the US Supreme Court. Kalshi, a financial services company that operates a derivatives exchange and sells what it calls “event contracts,” was ordered to stop issuing contracts following a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Las Vegas Hotels Sued Over Legionnaires’ Death
Another disturbing Legionnaires’ disease case in Las Vegas at two off-Strip properties results in a lawsuit. The estate of Gary Curtis Jones is alleging that the man contracted the deadly disease while spending five nights at the properties, which ultimately led to his death almost three years ago, on April 2, 2023. Rapid Disease Progress […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Texas Mayor Busted Over Illegal Gambling Den in Back of Laundromat
Texas is a place that is surprisingly deprived of almost all forms of gambling. Online casinos and sports betting are a no-go, and the only available tribal casinos are far – on the the state’s border. This has forced some people to get creative and also identify what they would consider a “business opportunity.” One […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
State of the Union Speech Sparks Trading Frenzy Across Prediction Markets
Thanks to the rise of prediction markets, the 2026 State of the Union address has evolved into more than a political event. It is a hotspot for online prediction market activity where traders can wager on every conceivable outcome tied to the speech. Prediction platforms are also steadily expanding their scope, with wagers on the […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Officer Who Saved Las Vegas Airport Puppy Adopts It
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has had a great story to share after last week’s arrest of a dog owner, one Germiran Bryson, who attempted to abandon her puppy at the Las Vegas Airport. Unexpected Turn of Events for Police Officer Who Rescues a Puppy Bryson tried to dupe airport staffers and police […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Woman Sues Las Vegas Strip Casino, Alleges She Was Trafficked due to Poor Security
On Tuesday, February 17, a woman filed a lawsuit with the Clark County District Court, alleging that Red Rock Resorts Inc., Station Casinos, and PPII Holdings, former owners of Palms Casino-Hotel, failed to prevent what she describes as sexual assault and trafficking. Strip Casino and Property Owners Named in Trafficking Lawsuit The plaintiff is identified […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Atlantic City Gaming Continues Despite Snowstorm
Atlantic City’s casinos remain open, despite some concerning weather reports. While city officials encouraged citizens to avoid traveling, the robust gaming properties’ work hours will likely remain uninterrupted. The New Jersey Snowstorm Becomes Harsher The US National Weather Service warned of worsening weather conditions in Atlantic City as the city was beset by powerful snowstorms. […]
Lottery
February 23, 2026
Mega Millions Hits $438M, Remains Unclaimed as Tuesday Drawing Looms
The seven-figure prize pool for the Mega Millions continues to climb steadily after the Friday drawing came up empty with no big winner in sight Mega Millions enthusiasts will have another few days of tantalizing anticipation as the big jackpot failed to drop on Friday, February 20, and is on track to hit over $438 […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Fanatics Suit Over Exec Exit Reveals Kalshi Investments
A legal clash between merchandising and betting giant Fanatics and prediction-market platform Polymarket has ended quietly in settlement, but court filings tied to the dispute have exposed new details about competition and strategy in the changing sports-prediction sector. Fanatics Challenge to Polymarket Hire Ends in Settlement The conflict centered on former Fanatics executive Ari Borod, […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Tradeweb Partners with Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets to Institutions
Tradeweb Markets has formed a strategic alliance with Kalshi aimed at introducing prediction-market intelligence to a broader base of institutional investors. This reflects growing interest in event-driven financial signals across global markets. Tradeweb–Kalshi Deal Signals Growing Institutional Demand for Forecast Data Under the arrangement, Tradeweb will integrate Kalshi’s event-based probability data into its electronic trading […]