Sports
January 16, 2026
Kalshi Pushes to Dismiss Ho-Chunk Sports Betting Lawsuit
Kalshi has asked a federal judge in Wisconsin to throw out the lawsuit brought by the Ho-Chunk Nation, claiming that the tribe is looking to label its sports event contracts as sports betting, despite federal law treating them differently. Crossing the Line? In a brief filed at the start of the week, the prediction market […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Marshawn Lynch and Adam DeVine Brought on by PrizePicks for Campaign on NFL Playoffs
PrizePicks has partnered up with Marshawn Lynch, a former Seattle Seahawks player, and Adam DeVine, an actor and a comedian, in order create a commercial for the NFL playoffs. The advertising agency Preacher, based in Austin, Texas, will have Lynch and DeVine poke fun at the bloated industry full of gimmicky ads. There have been […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino, Smoking Bills
The heated debate over casinos and smoking in New Jersey is not showing signs of dying any time soon, with lawmakers recently bringing back a set of bills that would both enable casinos in new parts of the state while putting an end to the habit of smoking inside current gambling venues. Since the two […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Try Again to Push Lottery-Run Mobile Sports Betting
Georgia‘s ongoing argument about sports betting has popped up again, as a well-known bill came back to the legislature when the 2026 session began. House Bill 910, which Representative Matt Hatchett first brought up in 2025, is now in front of lawmakers after it got stuck last year. The bill has moved to the House […]
Lottery
January 15, 2026
Texas Lottery Scratchers Award Several Seven-Figure Jackpots
The Texas Lottery revealed several winners of seven-figure sums from its scratch-off games. The most recent set of lucky players included two recipients of $1 million sums, as well as one winner of a $3 million prize. Rio Grande City Player Won $1M In its announcements, the Texas Lottery listed a Rio Grande City resident […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
CGF: UK Gambling Black Market Is Nearing 10% Market Share
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has published a new report, suggesting that offshore companies now command a 9% share of the UK gaming market. The report is based on data from the first half of 2025 and asserts that illegal gaming has reached a “shocking scale.” The Shadow of Crime Lurks Behind Famous Sporting […]
Legal
January 15, 2026
Former Supreme Court Attorney Faces Trial over High-Stakes Poker
Tom Goldstein built a reputation as one of Washington’s leading lawyers, forging a reputation of excellence in the Supreme Court whose opinion carried significant weight both in court and in academia. However, his professional acumen did little to protect him as he now faces a federal jury over allegations tied to millions of dollars in […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
Bipartisan Leaders Take the Helm at Coalition for Prediction Markets
This week, the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) announced that Sean Patrick Maloney, former US representative and ambassador, will become the organization’s CEO and president. Meanwhile, veteran congressman Patrick McHenry will become a senior adviser to the coalition. This new leadership team boasts significant experience that will be invaluable in guiding the future of prediction […]
Casino
January 15, 2026
MGM Player Flips $5 into Early-2026 Jackpot Payout
An MGM Springfield player is starting the year with an early jackpot win. The person, who chose to remain anonymous, won a seemingly small amount – $13,264.33 playing the MoneyBall game at the property on January 10. Jackpots Drop All over the US, and Beyond Why it matters, though, is that the player had only […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Nevada Wants Life Ban for Ohtani-Linked Bookmaker
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to permanently shut the door on Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, after assessing his conduct this week. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to recommend that Bowyer be added to the state’s Black Book, which would ban him for life from entering […]
