Wyoming Senate committee advances bill on local betting-site approvals
The bill could give Wyoming cities a formal role in approving locations for off-track betting and historic horse-racing sites.
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CFTC signals federal oversight of sports event contracts amid state opposition
The dispute could shape whether prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts face federal or state gambling oversight.
Acquisition
GLPI buys Bally’s Lincoln casino real estate for $700 million
GLPI gains leased property income, while Bally’s borrowing supports projects and debt repayment.
Spanish lottery sellers urge SELAE to clarify online sales rules and raise commissions
Clearer online-sales rules and updated commissions could affect Spanish lottery sellers and their commercial relationship with SELAE.
Dina Titus introduces bill to bar sports and casino-style prediction contracts
The proposal could affect prediction-market operators offering sports-linked contracts in the US.
Brazilian lawyers debate whether prediction markets should share betting-exchange rules
Classification as betting exchanges could require authorisation and restrict prediction-market contracts to sports events in Brazil.
US lawmakers consider state rules and federal limits for prediction markets
The proposals could alter how prediction markets interact with state gambling laws and federal oversight.
Licence
Aichi considers Japan integrated resort bid ahead of 2027 application window
Aichi’s possible bid adds a prospective contender for one of Japan’s two remaining integrated resort licences.
Nevada officials plan civil enforcement action against Kalshi on 17 February
The planned state-court action may test whether Nevada can regulate Kalshi’s event contracts despite its federal pre-emption position.
Illinois lawmaker files bills to repeal per-bet tax and regulate prediction markets
The proposals could change mobile operators' per-bet charges and bring specified prediction-market contracts within Illinois sports-wagering rules.
Tribal leaders urge federal action on sports prediction markets
The proposed federal changes could affect how sports-related prediction contracts are treated under gambling law and tribal authority.
Dina Titus proposes barring sports and casino prediction contracts
The proposal could subject prediction-market operators offering sports-related contracts to state licensing and age-verification requirements.
Kalshi freezes Cardi B prediction market after $4.4m performance dispute
The complaint challenges Kalshi’s discretion and settlement criteria for event contracts.
Caesars selects Suffolk to lead Flamingo Las Vegas renovation
The contract assigns Suffolk responsibility for a renovation project at Caesars’ Flamingo Las Vegas property.
Armenia’s State Revenue Committee advances real-time gambling monitoring bill
The bill could affect how gambling operators connect to Armenia’s planned central monitoring system and how its supplier is selected.
Polymarket halftime markets draw scrutiny after two guest bets pay out
The scrutiny raises integrity and oversight questions for prediction-market platforms offering entertainment event contracts.
DraftKings chief executive opposes bans on player prop bets
Robins' position and DraftKings' market controls inform operators' response to calls for restrictions on player props.
Egyptian lawmaker says authorities will block online betting apps
Operators serving Egypt face planned app blocking and proposed penalties, but authorities have given no timetable.
Massachusetts judge allows Kalshi sports-contract injunction to proceed
Kalshi must restrict Massachusetts users’ access to sports contracts and introduce location-based controls within 30 days.
Polymarket sues Massachusetts over threatened state enforcement
The lawsuit may clarify whether Massachusetts can enforce state gambling laws against Polymarket’s event contracts.
Polymarket challenges Massachusetts limits on sports contracts
The lawsuit may clarify whether Massachusetts can apply state gambling rules to Polymarket’s sports prediction markets.
Federal prosecutors seek sentencing for bookmaker Wayne Nix in California gambling case
The case concerns enforcement against an illegal betting operation and related proceedings involving a former customer.
Massachusetts court keeps Kalshi sports-contract injunction in place
The ruling requires Kalshi to stop sports event contract sales in Massachusetts unless its appeal changes the injunction.
Sporttrade files with CFTC for contract market designation
The application could determine whether Sporttrade can offer prediction-market products under federal designation.
DraftKings adds player-specific NFL and NBA contracts through Crypto.com deal
The agreement adds player-specific sports contracts to DraftKings Predictions and may extend its event categories.