Prediction Markets
April 9, 2026
Ceasefire Predictions Spark Concerns About Polymarket Insider Trading
Prediction markets continue to be a divisive topic, with many criticizing the sector due to its similarities to gambling, lax regulatory oversight and potential opportunities for insider trading. New data sparked further concerns as analysts learned that dozens of new accounts bought “yes” shares in an Iran ceasefire ahead of its announcement by the American […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Maine Says No to Sweepstakes Casinos
Maine has taken another step toward establishing tighter regulations on its gambling sector, becoming one of the latest states to outlaw sweepstakes-style casinos. Earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document 2007. The legislation targets platforms that use so-called dual-currency systems to mimic traditional casino offerings. The move places Maine alongside states such as […]
Sports
April 9, 2026
Ohio’s Lawmakers Mull Restricting Sports Gambling in the State
If you have been a regular sports bettor in Ohio, you may have missed the news – your state needs saving. This is the argument put forward by a new bill fittingly called “Save Ohio Sports Act.” Ohio Needed Saving from Sports Betting – You Just Didn’t Know The idea is to further trim the […]
Lottery
April 9, 2026
Player Wins $1M Using Same Lottery Numbers Her Mom Used to Win $6.4M
One Southern Illinois Lottery player managed to win a seven-figure prize, with the event publicized earlier this week, after participating in the online Lotto back in March. The upshot was $1,000,005 prize, turning the woman into an instant millionaire. Woman Used Her Mom’s $6.4M Jackpot Numbers to Win the Lottery Years Later But, there is […]
Casino
April 9, 2026
Court Orders Mental Evaluation in Casino Shooting Case
A court in Maverick County has approved a request for a mental evaluation in the case of the suspect in last year’s fatal shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, US. Shooting Followed by Police Chase The alleged shooter, 35-year-old Keryan Rashad Jones from San Antonio, has been accused of opening […]
Casino
April 9, 2026
Wrongful Casino Arrest Case Raises AI Policing Concerns
At the end of January, we reported on a very peculiar case of wrongful arrest at a casino in Reno in 2023, where law enforcement relied on facial recognition technology a little too much, to put it lightly. “100% Match” Led to a Disaster Three years ago in September, truck driver Jason Killinger was flagged […]
Casino
April 9, 2026
Gambling Donations Stir Debate in Alabama Governor Race
Financial disclosures from March have put fresh focus on the role of gambling-related funding in Alabama’s gubernatorial race, as candidate Tommy Tuberville received notable contributions tied to the gaming industry. Campaign Funding Raises Questions Over Future Gambling Laws Among the largest donations reported was $30,000 from VGW Luckyland Inc., a firm linked to a broader […]
Prediction Markets
April 9, 2026
Betfair Tests New Prediction Platform Amid Regulatory Debate
Betfair has begun to experiment with a new product focused on prediction-style markets, signaling its intention to expand beyond traditional exchange betting. The feature labeled “Betfair Predicts,” is being tested with a limited number of invited users as part of an early-stage rollout. Trial Feedback Highlights Demand for Prediction-Based Trading The concept introduces a different […]
Prediction Markets
April 8, 2026
Kalshi to Feature in Fox News Broadcasts with Prediction Data
Kalshi’s expansion across traditional and digital media continues, with the company signing up yet another high-profile deal with FOX News. The deal follows in the same footsteps of agreements already signed with the likes of CNN and CNBC. Even the Associated Press teamed up with Kalshi recently. Kalshi Teams up with FOX to Boost Reach […]
Legal
April 8, 2026
Employees Accused of Stealing from Registers at Las Vegas Casino
Three employees of Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel in downtown Las Vegas are facing criminal charges. A police investigation revealed that nearly $300,000 may have been siphoned from on-site registers over a period stretching back more than a year. The case centers on activity inside the casino’s café, where a routine internal audit uncovered concerning […]
