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Kalshi hits March Madness record with US$800 million traded

25 March 2026 at 7:04am UTC-4
Despite pushback from the NCAA, prediction market Kalshi has come away from March Madness a winner with trading reaching over US$800 million in the first weekend of the tournament ...

NCAA sues DraftKings over March Madness trademarks

24 March 2026 at 8:04am UTC-4
The NCAA has accused DraftKings of unauthorized use of some of its trademarks, including ‘March Madness,’ in online betting promotions. The lawsuit, which was lodged in a ...

Strive Gaming partners with New Jersey operator PlayStar Casino

24 March 2026 at 7:09am UTC-4
Online gaming technology provider Strive Gaming has partnered with New Jersey operator PlayStar Casino to support the operator’s expansion across the North American market ...

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prohibit sports betting on prediction markets

24 March 2026 at 6:59am UTC-4
A bipartisan Senate bill introduced Monday is seeking to stop federally regulated prediction platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style markets. The measure ...
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PureWager Group becomes official sports betting partner of the Baltimore Orioles

23 March 2026 at 7:28am UTC-4
Online betting technology group PureWager Group has become the official sports betting partner of MLB franchise Baltimore Orioles. The partnership marks PureWager Group’s ...

Nevada secures ban on Kalshi’s sports event contracts

23 March 2026 at 7:21am UTC-4
Nevada gambling regulators have secured a short-term ban on some contracts offered by Kalshi, pending a court hearing. According to the Wall Street Journal, the temporary ...
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Maryland igaming bill withdrawn from legislature

23 March 2026 at 7:15am UTC-4
A bid to bring online casino gambling to Maryland stalled after the referendum measure tied to the effort was withdrawn, leaving the remaining bill without a workable route in ...

Kalshi valuation surges to US$22 billion after recent funding round

23 March 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Kalshi has had its valuation increased to US$22 billion after its latest funding round, which raised more than US$1 billion. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on ...

Michigan player wins US$223,883 jackpot on Hard Rock Bet

20 March 2026 at 8:04am UTC-4
A player in Michigan has won a US$223,883 jackpot on Hard Rock Bet, marking one of the largest payouts recorded by the operator in the state. The win occurred on the IGT ...

Minnesota online sports betting bill faces pushback

20 March 2026 at 7:52am UTC-4
Minnesota’s attempt to legalize sports betting in the state is once again encountering resistance, despite a renewed push by lawmakers during the current legislative session ...

Kentucky House passes bill to tighten rules around sports gambling

20 March 2026 at 7:25am UTC-4
Kentucky lawmakers have passed legislation to implement rule changes for sports betting, including raising the legal gambling age and restricting certain wagers. House Bill 904 ...

Polymarket becomes official prediction market of the MLB

20 March 2026 at 7:11am UTC-4
The MLB has partnered with predictions platform Polymarket, making it the league's official prediction market exchange.   The announcement came after the MLB and the ...

Playtech receives license to supply operators in Connecticut

20 March 2026 at 6:56am UTC-4
Casino supplier Playtech has expanded its presence in North America after securing regulatory approval to enter Connecticut, making it the sixth US state in which it operates ...

Colorado Senate committee votes for new gambling guardrails

19 March 2026 at 8:20am UTC-4
A Colorado Senate Finance committee has voted narrowly to advance sports betting legislation aimed at tightening the rules, as lawmakers raise concerns about rising gambling ...

Kalshi founder says Arizona overstepped by pressing criminal charges

19 March 2026 at 7:54am UTC-4
Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of prediction market Kalshi, has strongly criticized criminal charges filed against the company in Arizona, describing them as an excessive and ...