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CFTC reaffirms authority to police prediction markets after Kalshi uncovered insider trading

26 February 2026 at 7:03am UTC-5
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s has restated its enforcement capabilities in relation to allegations of insider trading and fraud in markets offered by the prediction ...

Valve faces lawsuit from New York Attorney General over illegal gambling promotion

26 February 2026 at 6:02am UTC-5
Video game developer Valve Corporation is facing a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James, claiming the company illegally promoted gambling through its video games ...
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Kalshi files preemptive lawsuit against Utah officials

25 February 2026 at 6:07am UTC-5
Prediction market Kalshi has taken legal action against state officials in Utah, filing a federal lawsuit to block what it says are imminent efforts to enforce the state’s anti ...

White Hat Studios launches custom-branded slots with Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey, Michigan

25 February 2026 at 5:58am UTC-5
Slots developer White Hat Studios has expanded on its partnership with online casino operator Hard Rock Bet Casino to launch custom-branded slots for its New Jersey and Michigan ...
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Kalshi removes affiliate badges from X as platform cracks down on gambling-related advertising

25 February 2026 at 5:51am UTC-5
Prediction market Kalshi has removed promotional markers from social media platform X after a policy shift tightened oversight of gambling-related advertising. Kalshi confirmed ...

Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban prop bets

24 February 2026 at 7:19am UTC-5
Utah lawmakers have taken a step toward outlawing prop betting, advancing a bill last week that would crack down on wagers tied to specific in-game events rather than overall game ...

DraftKings announces launch of Puerto Rico online sportsbook

24 February 2026 at 6:53am UTC-5
DraftKings launched its online sportsbook in Puerto Rico on February 23, following a retail launch in November at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. Online betting is only available ...

DraftKings and FanDuel apply for casino partnerships to launch in Arkansas

23 February 2026 at 7:33am UTC-5
Isportsbook operators DraftKings and FanDuel have submitted applications to partner with two of Arkansas's three casinos to launch sports betting apps, according to 5 News ...
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Wisconsin Assembly approves online sports betting bill

20 February 2026 at 7:29am UTC-5
The Wisconsin Assembly has voted to legalize online sports betting, passing a bipartisan bill on a voice vote during what was likely to be its last session day of the year. The ...

Tennessee judge grants Kalshi a preliminary injunction

20 February 2026 at 7:08am UTC-5
A federal judge in Tennessee has delivered a significant early victory to prediction market Kalshi by issuing a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks state officials from ...

South Carolina’s online sports betting hopes remain slim for 2026

20 February 2026 at 6:13am UTC-5
South Carolina lawmakers are considering legalizing online sports betting to curb the growth of prediction markets, but the bill’s passage this year remains unlikely. Senate ...

Virginia sees a second online gambling bill approved

19 February 2026 at 7:32am UTC-5
Lawmakers in Virginia have approved another online casino bill amid heated debate over legalization. The House of Delegates approved House Bill 161, which would regulate and tax ...

Wisconsin lawmaker believes sports wagering bill will pass the Assembly

19 February 2026 at 6:38am UTC-5
A Wisconsin lawmaker has stated that he is confident a delayed sports wagering bill could still be passed by the state Assembly. Sponsored by Representative Tyler August, the ...

Connecticut continues crack down on prediction markets by raising age limit

19 February 2026 at 6:27am UTC-5
Connecticut lawmakers are turning their attention to the rapidly expanding world of prediction market platforms with a proposal that would impose stricter age limits and ...

Novig raises US$75 million to break into prediction markets

19 February 2026 at 6:25am UTC-5
New York-based sports trading platform Novig has raised US$75 million in a Series B funding round led by crypto investment firm Pantera Capital, and is now looking to expand into ...