A Joint Harrison County Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force-led operation closed seven alleged illegal gambling sites in Harrison County, Texas, over the weekend. Authorities seized about 70 gaming machines, which investigators are holding as evidence; the investigation is ongoing.
The seizures and investigation may affect operators of illegal gaming venues in Harrison County.
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Kevin Warsh, the newly appointed US Federal Reserve chairman, told reporters on 17 June that the bank is forming a task force to analyse its use of existing data sources. He said the body would evaluate new information sources and consider methodological changes to improve data gathering, and later described current sources as old fashioned.
New York lawmakers have proposed a task force to examine proposition and “under” bets in the state’s sports betting market. Senate Bill S10153 would create a four-member panel to assess market activity, integrity risks, athlete impacts and consumer protection, with a final report due by the end of 2026 if the bill passes.
New York state senator Jeremy Zellner introduced a bill to create a task force examining betting on individual athletes’ performances. The proposed group would assess the market, revenues, competition-integrity risks and effects on licensed operators, with a report due by 31 December.
The CFTC announced the formation of an Innovation Task Force to address oversight of emerging financial technology, including prediction markets in the US. Chairman Michael S. Selig said the task force would work with the Innovation Advisory Committee and other agencies, including the SEC; the commission has not set a timeline for recommendations.
New Jersey’s Responsible Gambling Task Force has recommended measures to address gambling harm, including education in elementary schools and tighter controls on advertising. Its proposals also include a state self-exclusion website, a responsible gambling board, broader operator contributions and higher penalties for non-compliance; the recommendations are not stated to be adopted.