Casino
December 30, 2025
Money Laundering and Gambling Charges Brought up Against Community Activist
An online gambling investigation has led to the arrest of a community activist and former city council candidate. Charges of four counts of money laundering and two counts of gambling have been brought against them. The person in question is Quarla Blackwell, 51 years old. Allegedly using Facebook, she had been running an illegal online […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Casino
December 29, 2025
Three Atlantic City Caesars Casinos Donate $15K to Several Charities
Caesars Entertainment is ending the year on a philanthropic note, with its three Atlantic City–based casinos donating a total of $15,000 to local charities, including the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, the Brighton Avenue School, and the Headstrong Project. Who Are the Recipients? The Headstrong Project, a nonprofit mental health organization, will […]
Sports
December 29, 2025
Kraken Could Be Pushing Into Prediction Markets in 2026
During an interview with CNBC last week, Kraken’s global head of consumer, Mark Greenberg, spoke openly about the breakout year prediction markets enjoyed in 2025. Kraken Outlines Plans for 2026 Push into Prediction Markets Despite a long list of ongoing legal challenges, companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics have launched their dedicated platforms, while […]
Sports
December 29, 2025
Crosby’s Absence Shakes Up Raiders-Giants Betting Scene
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ choice to bench top defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s clash with the New York Giants has turned into a hot topic on the NFL betting front this week. What started as a simple injury report has changed how people bet on a game that matters a lot for draft picks […]
Lottery
December 26, 2025
Arkansas Resident Receives Christmas Miracle as a Powerball Jackpot
On Christmas Eve one lucky person from Arkansas managed to win the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. This has become the second-largest windfall jackpot ever won in the US. In the last three months, no substantial windfall jackpots have been pulled. Last time, the winners were from Texas and Missouri on September 6. Matt Strawn, the […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Florida Bill Rekindles Fight Over Live Horse Racing
Florida legislators filed House Bill 881 as a new attempt to rekindle the long-running fight regarding the future of live horse racing in the Sunshine State, as well as the industry that heavily depends on it. The Liberating “Decoupling” Measure The bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Adam Anderson, a Republican from Pinellas County, would enable […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Coinbase Doubles Down on Prediction Markets, Acquiring the Clearing Company
Coinbase is accelerating its expansion into prediction markets with the acquisition of The Clearing Company. This move should further establish the crypto exchange as a multi-asset trading platform rather than a pure-play digital currency venue. Despite this milestone expansion, prediction markets remain embroiled in legal challenges, resulting in ongoing uncertainty. Prediction Markets Represent a Promising New […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Kalshi Starts Research Group to Push Prediction Market Science Forward
Kalshi has made a big move beyond running prediction markets by setting up a new research team. This team aims to improve our understanding of forecasting through market data, both in theory and practice. The New York company announced Kalshi Research on December 22, setting up this new group to connect live prediction markets with […]
