Industry
February 12, 2026
FanDuel Set to End Credit Card Funding on March 2
FanDuel is forging ahead with new player protection measures designed to safeguard consumers against harm by removing credit cards as a viable payment option. The company is essentially catching up to competitor DraftKings, which already announced the end of credit cards for the purposes of gambling. FanDuel said that the decision comes after a process […]
Sports
February 12, 2026
Idaho Families Sue Over Latino Horse-Racing Raid
Three Idaho, Boise families are taking legal action after what they describe as a heavy-handed and discriminatory raid at a rural horse-racing track last year. “Direct Evidence of Racial Targeting” The families, all US citizens or lawful permanent residents, were among roughly 400 people detained during the October operation at La Catedral, about an hour […]
Poker
February 12, 2026
Phil Hellmuth Gifts $100K+ Watch to PrizePicks Founder Adam Wexler
Phil Hellmuth, one of the world’s legendary poker players and an outspoken Internet celebrity, has shared a video on X that showed him and Adam Wexler, the CEO and Founder of PrizePicks, a prediction market and DFS platform, hanging out. That Hellmuth would move in the same circles as Wexler is not surprising, but the […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Evolution-Black Cube Clash Moves Closer to Trial
A watched court fight between live casino provider Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube has progressed in New Jersey, with both sides claiming wins as the case heads to trial. Judge’s Ruling in Ongoing Dispute Forces Evolution to Hand Over Key Documents The row, which has captivated the online gambling world for months, focuses on […]
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
Dina Titus Bill Takes Aim at Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
Nevada Representative Dina Titus has introduced federal legislation to stop prediction market platforms from offering contracts linked to sporting events and casino-style outcomes. This move has sparked a heated debate about how to regulate these products. Titus Pushes Crackdown on Sports-Linked Prediction Contracts The proposed Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act would ban regulated exchanges […]
Lottery
February 11, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Reaches $385M
The Mega Millions jackpot has survived yet another day after no one won the game’s top prize from the Tuesday drawing. As a result, the jackpot has continued to swell and is now nearing the $400 million mark. The Mega Millions Jackpot Remained Unclaimed The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 10, was rather uneventful […]
Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
Kalshi Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Its Tennessee Legal Battle
Kalshi’s efforts to continue offering sports prediction contracts in Tennessee have encountered a new obstacle as renewed skepticism in federal court may threaten the platform’s nationwide ambitions. Recent proceedings in the dispute between Kalshi and the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council highlighted that the court remains unconvinced that betting on game outcomes falls under federal derivatives […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Tribal Leaders Sound Alarm over Sweepstakes and Sports Prediction Markets
Tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Indian gaming. Such activities continue to be an effective economic development tool for tribal governments, generating a steady source of income for their communities. Gambling revenue is crucial for essential services, including health clinics, schools, housing, and elder care. Tribes Argue […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Illinois Considers Reversing Its New Betting Tax Amid a Decline in Bets
Illinois lawmakers have submitted a measure that could overturn the recent introduction of a new tax regime after the changes led to a significant decrease in wagers. Figures from the past few months suggest that the operators might have been right about the adverse effects. Operators Were Wary of the Changes from the Start In […]
Legal
February 11, 2026
Nevada Considers Civil Enforcement Action Against Kalshi
Nevada’s war on prediction markets continues with mulled legal action against Kalshi, one of the forerunners in this sector. This comes shortly after Nevada reported its post-PASPA low in terms of Super Bowl betting. Nevada’s Fight Against Prediction Markets Rages On Nevada officials are eyeing a potential civil enforcement action against Kalshi in state court, […]
