Casino
February 20, 2026
Local Prosecutor in Missouri Readies to Enforce New Gambling Machine Mandates
Missouri prosecutors are preparing to get tougher on gambling machines, which were recently deemed to be illegal, although the referring judge stopped short of calling them “slots” or “gambling,” noting that it was not down for him to decide this. Missouri’s Counties Ready to Act Against Gambling Machines In the meantime, Charles County Prosecutor Joseph […]
Lottery
February 20, 2026
Michigan Player Turns Millionaire Maker Ticket into $1M Payout
A player in Michigan turned a lottery play into a huge win, with the Ingham County man scooping up a $1,000,000 payout. The win came off a $50 instant lottery ticket and was quite unexpected. The winner preferred to stay anonymous but has already claimed his prize. He is 55 years old and was playing […]
Prediction Markets
February 20, 2026
Kalshi Wins Key Ruling on Sports Event Contracts in Tennessee
Kalshi has finally scored a legal win on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a long string of court setbacks. A federal judge in Tennessee made it clear: the company’s sports event contracts qualify as swaps under the Commodities Exchange Act (CEA), allowing the prediction market operator to continue offering them. “Kalshi Has No Interest in […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Faces Political Hurdles
Lawmakers in South Carolina are again weighing whether to permit online sports wagering, reopening a debate that has lingered for years in one of the few remaining states without legalized betting. Lawmakers Push Regulated Sports Betting to Keep Funds In-State The proposal, known as Senate Bill 444, would establish a regulated market overseen by a […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
Guardians Pitchers’ Betting Lawsuit Might Move to October
The federal fraud lawsuit against Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz could be delayed until the baseball season ends, after both players pleaded not guilty in New York this week. Farm-Animal Code Words Surface in Baseball Fraud Probe At a hearing in Brooklyn, US District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto hinted that the trial now […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Missouri Bill to Regulate Gray-Market Slot Machines Narrowly Passes House
On Wednesday, the Missouri House narrowly passed a bill by just one vote that would establish a state-operated video lottery system and phase out unregulated “gray market” slot machines. Missouri House Passes Bill by One Vote Under the proposal, the Missouri Lottery would be authorized to license and oversee video lottery terminals (VLTs) placed in […]
Prediction Markets
February 19, 2026
Connecticut to Require Prediction Markets to Adopt Age Restrictions and Safer Gaming Tools
As prediction markets continue to grow in popularity, Connecticut is considering new regulations. Instead of arguing whether such products constitute gambling or not, however, local lawmakers are eyeing stricter age restrictions. Prediction Markets’ Place in the Broader Gaming Sector Remains Uncertain Prediction markets are a novel form of trading where participants trade yes-no shares in […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Pennsylvania Publishes January Gaming Report, Highlighting Spike in iGaming
Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue has celebrated an increase in January, according to the state’s latest report. Official data highlights online casinos as a major contributor to the Commonwealth’s gaming performance during the first month of 2026. Pennsylvania’s Gaming Industry Remained Strong The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board just published information about the performance of the state’s gaming […]
Sports
February 19, 2026
DraftKings, FanDuel Want the Early Sports Betting Worm in Arkansas
FanDuel and DraftKings are looking to secure licenses that would allow them to operate sportsbooks in Arkansas, with the gambling behemoth seeking to team up with local casinos. Commenting on these developments for KNWA/FOX24, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Scott Hardin confirmed that the companies had indeed submitted bids and are now awaiting final […]
Casino
February 19, 2026
Caesars Entertainment Introduces First In-House Slot Game Ca$hline
Caesars Entertainment, Inc has announced its first in-house game – Ca$hline, a three-reel stepper slot that was created by Empire Creative. The company’s studio is focusing on creating exclusive experiences with Ca$hline, the first in a series of upcoming releases, drawing on data sets and a deeper understanding of what Caears players need. First Foray […]
