Casino
January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
AGA Sees OpenBet, Sportradar Quit Possibly over Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) finds itself in a rough spot. On the one hand, the trade group has always maintained, critically with the key of its members, that the interests of the gambling industry in the United States are well aligned with economic, societal, and political goals. AGA Sheds Two More Members as Prediction […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Kalshi Taps Former Biden Administration Insider to Lead in DC
Kalshi has recently had a close brush in the United States, where the company narrowly avoided having its sports event contracts shut down last Friday, when a judge who previously agreed that the platform’s products are not just financial tools said he would need more time to deliberate and arrive at a decision. Kalshi Brings […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Polymarket Teams up With Major League Soccer in Latest Groundbreaking Deal
In the latest expectation-defying move, Polymarket, one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms and a recent arrival to the United States, has become the official partner of Major League Soccer. MLS Brings Polymarket On Board to Tap into Fan Sentiment In the same move, the company has also become an official partner for the […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino Money Tied to Lawmakers Pushing Gambling Tax Break
A look at federal fundraising records shows that some members of Congress who have gotten big bucks from the gambling industry are now backing laws that casinos want. Lawmakers Seek to Let Gamblers Fully Deduct Losses Once Again The politicians, Nevada Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, Mark Amodei, and Dina Titus, want to bring back […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Colorado Bettors Back Broncos as Super Bowl LX Odds Take Shape
NFL playoff season sparked a betting frenzy across Colorado, with many fans showing unwavering support for the Denver Broncos despite slim chances and challenging opponents. In Black Hawk casinos, fans placed bets on their home team ranging from small amounts to hefty sums, showing hope that often goes beyond the numbers. $25K Broncos Bet Highlights […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
Legal
January 26, 2026
Former Lottery.com Executives Face SEC Lawsuit
On January 22, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated legal action against Lottery.com, its former CEO Lawrence Anthony DiMatteo, former executives Matthew Clemenson and Ryan Dickinson, and Vadim Komissarov, the CEO of Trident Acquisitions Corp. The SEC alleges that the defendants orchestrated a series of sham transactions designed to inflate revenue figures before […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
BetMGM NA Awarded $122M+ in Progressive Jackpots in 2025
Online betting & gaming powerhouse BetMGM announced that 2025 has been a fruitful year for its players across North America, who won over a hundred million in progressive jackpots. The Operator Awarded Multiple Six-Figure Sums In its announcement, the operator said that its online players across the NA region have won a staggering $122.1 million […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Ohio Becomes the Latest State to Cite MA Ruling in Its Battle Against Kalshi
A recent development in Massachusetts seems to have set a precedent in US regulators’ fight against the rapidly growing prediction markets space. The ruling, which was cited by regulators in several states, has now also been cited in the Ohio Casino Control Commission’s (OCCC) clash with prediction market providers. The Tides of Battle May Be […]
