Prediction Markets
February 18, 2026
CFTC Backs Prediction Markets as US States Fight Back
The US derivatives watchdog is stepping up to defend prediction markets as legal fights with state authorities heat up. Michael Selig, who heads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the agency filed a brief supporting Crypto.com in a case at the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals. This move points to a wider push […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Wazdan Teams up with Fanatics Casino in West Virginia
Wazdan, a leading supplier of blockbuster online casino content, has expanded its reach in North America, making its products available to Fanatics Casino audiences in West Virginia. The move is designed to further strengthen the company’s offer in the region, as well as boost its presence in one of the key iGaming markets in the […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Hard Rock Sacramento Guest Turns $2.50 Bet Into $120K Payday
A lucky guest at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento has won a mouth-watering jackpot from one of the casino’s slots. This cemented the casino as one of California’s best places to win big. Hard Rock Congratulated the Winner According to the announcement, the recent winner won a staggering $120,000 on a $2.50 wager, once […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
SEC Seeks Coordination with CFTC as Prediction Markets Regulation Remains Blurry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has highlighted the divisive prediction markets sector as a topic of huge importance. As a result, the SEC is seeking alignment of its vision with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) stance. Prediction Market Regulations Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are a novel form of entertainment […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
CFTC Welcomes Prediction Market CEOs to New Innovation Advisory Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is collaborating with some of the most influential names in the prediction market industry. This week, chairman Michael Selig unveiled the Innovation Advisory Committee. The new body will help the CFTC shape policy for emerging financial products, leveraging the expertise of executives, academics, and infrastructure leaders. The New Committee […]
Legal
February 17, 2026
Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
Sports
February 17, 2026
Dana White Gives Major Update on White House UFC Fight
UFC CEO Dana White said he is in Washington this week to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss plans for a UFC event at the White House in June. The event is part of the celebrations for the 250th years since the establishment of the USA, and who will fight in it has been […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Cali Judge Sentences Men Who Robbed Illegal Gambling Den to Decades, Centuries in Prison
The robbery of an illegal gambling house in Sacramento should not have been the type of crime that elicits the most serious ramifications from the courts, but in the case of repeat offenders John Edward Blount and Eddie Lee White, the act has become their undoing. Illegal Gambling Dine Robbery Ends up with Centuries of […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Tragedy at Rio Las Vegas: Mother Kills Daughter, Commits Suicide
A mother and daughter visiting Las Vegas over the weekend were in the center of a terrifying tragedy, after police arrived at the scene of what it presumes is a murder-suicide. Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide Shakes Rio Las Vegas The pair were visiting Las Vegas for a dance competition when things took a turn for the worse. […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
NBA Commissioner Says Prediction Markets Are Betting, But Decision Rests with Lawmakers, Courts
Commissioner Adam Silver is bucking the trend at a time when major leagues are, for all intents and purposes, endorsing prediction markets. The NBA isn’t so sure, but the league’s say in the matter is limited, says Silver. Silver Says Lawmakers, Courts Ought to Settle Prediction Market Betting Dilemma Ahead of the All-Star game over […]
