Sports
December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Florida Bill Rekindles Fight Over Live Horse Racing
Florida legislators filed House Bill 881 as a new attempt to rekindle the long-running fight regarding the future of live horse racing in the Sunshine State, as well as the industry that heavily depends on it. The Liberating “Decoupling” Measure The bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Adam Anderson, a Republican from Pinellas County, would enable […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Coinbase Doubles Down on Prediction Markets, Acquiring the Clearing Company
Coinbase is accelerating its expansion into prediction markets with the acquisition of The Clearing Company. This move should further establish the crypto exchange as a multi-asset trading platform rather than a pure-play digital currency venue. Despite this milestone expansion, prediction markets remain embroiled in legal challenges, resulting in ongoing uncertainty. Prediction Markets Represent a Promising New […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Kalshi Starts Research Group to Push Prediction Market Science Forward
Kalshi has made a big move beyond running prediction markets by setting up a new research team. This team aims to improve our understanding of forecasting through market data, both in theory and practice. The New York company announced Kalshi Research on December 22, setting up this new group to connect live prediction markets with […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Nine Policemen in Japan Have Been Accused of Illegal Gambling
The Hyogo Prefectural Police in Japan have forwarded cases involving nine male officers, who are mainly in their 20s and 30s, to prosecutors over suspected illegal online casino gambling conducted outside working hours. Officers Found to Have Gambled According to the police department’s inspection office, six of the nine were assigned to the same police […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Hundreds of Kilograms of Drugs Off LA Streets Thanks to Operation Coast to Coast
In Los Angeles, several law enforcement and federal authorities conducted operations that ended with over 130 people detained and several hundred kilograms of illegal narcotics seized. These agencies carried out a total of 36 operations while working together. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these resulted in the “seizure of a massive amount of […]
Sports
December 23, 2025
FanDuel Launches Predicts App in Five US States
“America’s premier mobile gaming company, FanDuel, is rolling out a new product, Predicts, that blends elements of finance, sports, and current events for a limited group of states. First Phase of the Launch On December 22, 2025, the New York-based company announced that the app would be available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, […]
Sports
December 23, 2025
NJ Gives Nod to Boosting Problem Gambling Awareness in College and University
The New Jersey Senate voted with full majority on Assembly Bill A1715, meant to strengthen problem gambling and addiction awareness and support on state college and university campuses. New Jersey Stepping Efforts to Raise Awareness for Problem Gambling The measure comes at a time of increased scrutiny on college-level sports, as well as new research […]
Casino
December 23, 2025
NJ Court Rejects Early BetMGM Appeal, VIP Trial on Track
A New Jersey appeals court on Friday declined to step into a dispute between BetMGM and a customer who claims the company quietly changed the rules of an online casino promotion. This means the case is still on track for trial in the New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic Division, on March 9, 2026. Fast Ruling […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
AGA Brings Ex-NJ Governor Chris Christie to Fight Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is sounding a call to arms, as the onslaught of prediction markets in the United States continues. The trade group has criticized the expansion of the sector over the past months, and even fell out with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics, three of its most prominent members, who chose to quit […]
