The Federal Trade Commission’s rule on unfair or deceptive fees took effect in the US, requiring mandatory resort fees to be shown upfront in short-term accommodation pricing. It does not prohibit the fees, and optional parking charges and government-imposed taxes are outside the rule.
US resorts must disclose mandatory fees upfront, affecting how operators present accommodation prices to customers.
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Nine Democratic representatives have asked the Federal Trade Commission to review how prediction-market platforms promote their services to consumers. The lawmakers cited possible differences between marketing that resembles sports betting and operators’ regulatory descriptions of their products, and asked the FTC to respond by 29 June on potential investigative or enforcement action.
The US House passed the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which would require hotels and casino resorts to include service fees in advertised room rates. The measure excludes taxes, government-imposed charges and optional services; the Senate has placed it on its legislative calendar for consideration.
The US Federal Trade Commission told MGM Resorts International that it would halt a civil investigative demand issued in January 2024 in connection with a 2023 cyberattack. MGM welcomed the withdrawal; the source said the reason for the FTC’s decision was unclear.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.