Industry
March 4, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Face March Deadline on Online Casino Bills
Massachusetts lawmakers pushing to legalize online casino gaming (or iGaming, as it’s commonly referred to) are up against March deadlines to advance legislation that would permit internet-based casino gambling – a practice that is so far legal in only eight states. Online Gambling Bills Are Still Under Discussion Massachusetts is among the states considering proposals […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Chair Selig Teases Looming Prediction Markets Guidance Release
Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has suggested that a new prediction markets guidance could be released very soon. This came amid continued calls for tougher regulation of the vertical. The Guidance Will Provide Extra Clarity Speaking at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 conference, Selig suggested that a guidance […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Most Americans Gamble Young, but Healthcare Screening Is Rare
Gambling in the US is on the rise, yet primary care doctors rarely ask patients about it during routine checkups. Health experts warn that gambling disorders can have both psychological and physiological consequences, yet only 15% of Americans report ever being asked about their gambling habits by a doctor. A “Legitimate Behavioral Health Issue” A […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Colorado Seeks to Pass Restrictions on Sports Betting, Advertising
Lawmakers in Colorado are now looking to pass changes to the state’s existing regulatory gambling framework, hoping to limit the potential harms that are tied to the sports gambling sector specifically, as well as pass a broader regulation on gambling incentives and advertising. Colorado Seeks to Tighten Regulatory Screws on Gambling Senate Bill 26-131, co-sponsored […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
Nevada Judge Clears Path for Action Against Prediction Markets
A federal court in Nevada has given state regulators a significant opening in their efforts to curb prediction market platforms that operate within its borders. Nevada Judge Sends Kalshi, Polymarket Cases Back to State Court In twin rulings issued Monday, the US District Court for the District of Nevada determined that disputes involving Kalshi and […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Louisiana Seeks to Ban Micro and Prop Bets
Louisiana’s Senate is now pushing to have prop and micro bets banned under a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 354. The bill sponsored by Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews hopes to end the practice by prohibiting sportsbooks from taking action on these specific outcomes, citing consumer protection concerns and integrity issues as the reason why. Illinois […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
NASDAQ Asks SEC for Prediction Markets Style Go-Ahead on Financial Products
NASDAQ may soon enter the prediction market space, with the seminal stock exchange filing the necessary paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a bid to secure the regulatory go-ahead. The company is planning to offer prediction market products for products on the Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq 100 indices, with NASDAQ seeking […]
Lottery
March 4, 2026
Lottery Player Wins $251M Powerball Jackpot
Someone in Arkansas must have woken to the news that they are now going to be a millionaire, with one lucky person scooping the $251 million Powerball jackpot on Tuesday. The player managed to secure the jackpot during the customary drawing, matching all five numbers as well as the Powerball, resulting in their significant win. […]
