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CFTC files amicus brief to keep prediction markets federally regulated
18 February 2026 at 6:17am UTC-5
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed an amicus brief in federal court regarding states' rights to regulate prediction markets.
Chairman of the Commodity Futures ...
Nebraska online sports betting petitions approved for circulation
18 February 2026 at 5:40am UTC-5
Two Nebraska petitions that would legalize online sports betting in the state have been approved for circulation ahead of the state’s 2026 general election.
The proposals ...
Philippine Senator calls for stronger action against illegal gambling
17 February 2026 at 7:41am UTC-5
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for tougher laws to tackle the rapid growth of illegal online gambling, warning that unlicensed betting platforms continue to ...
Indian Gaming Association says prediction markets pose urgent threat to tribes
17 February 2026 at 7:27am UTC-5
The Indian Gaming Association has gathered tribal leaders, policymakers, and industry advocates at Capitol Hill for a congressional briefing to spotlight what they see as a major ...
Online casino bill narrowly passes Virginia Senate
17 February 2026 at 7:07am UTC-5
A bill aiming to legalize online casino gambling narrowly advanced in the Virginia Senate on Monday, surviving an initial defeat just one day before a legislative deadline ...
Kevin Mullally joins International Association of Gaming Regulators as first Chief Executive
17 February 2026 at 5:08am UTC-5
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has appointed Kevin Mullally to the newly established role of Chief Executive.
In a statement, the ...
New Zealand regulator rules Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal
16 February 2026 at 7:48am UTC-5
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has ruled that prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal under the country’s gambling laws.
Prediction ...
South Dakota moves forward with online betting measure
13 February 2026 at 7:07am UTC-5
The South Dakota Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would allow mobile and electronic sports betting statewide, sending it to the House for further consideration ...
PointsBet faces AGCO suspension over NBA bet rigging scandal
13 February 2026 at 6:59am UTC-5
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has proposed temporarily suspending PointsBet Canada after the sportsbook allegedly failed to report suspicious wagers linked to a ...
MLB Commissioner floats potential partnership with prediction markets
13 February 2026 at 6:21am UTC-5
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has revealed that the league is exploring a new relationship with prediction market platforms as part of its integrity efforts ...
Nevada Rep. Titus’s bill aims to stop prediction markets from offering sports event contracts in the U.S.
12 February 2026 at 7:04am UTC-5
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has introduced federal legislation aimed at stopping sports event contracts offered by prediction market platforms.
Sports contracts have proven ...
Wisconsin tribal leaders push for online sports betting legalization
11 February 2026 at 6:50am UTC-5
Wisconsin's tribal nations have urged state lawmakers to advance a bill that would authorize online sports wagering across the state.
Speakers at the annual State of the Tribes ...
BetMGM reveals roster of special events with Brian Christopher
11 February 2026 at 6:37am UTC-5
BetMGM has unveiled a string of special events featuring steamer and casino ambassador Brian Christopher between February and May.
The events include Brian Christopher Bonus ...
Kalshi reports over US$1 billion Super Bowl trading volume
11 February 2026 at 5:12am UTC-5
Prediction market Kalshi recorded more than US$1 billion in trading volume during the Super Bowl on Sunday, marking a daily high for the platform.
Chief Executive Tarek Mansour ...
Brazil to implement stricter age verifications to prevent youth online gambling
10 February 2026 at 8:10am UTC-5
The Brazilian government is moving to tighten controls on minors’ access to online gambling, as part of a broader move to protect young people from harmful online content ...







