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Missouri federal judge rules Torch machines are gambling devices

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US District Judge John A. Ross ruled that gambling machines distributed by Torch Electronics are gambling devices subject to Missouri gambling laws, according to the report. He said evidence showed multiple elements of chance but did not classify the machines as slot machines; a jury had previously awarded TNT Amusements $500,000 in damages.

The ruling may expose venues offering the machines to enforcement under Missouri gambling laws.

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Federal judge blocks Illinois from enforcing gambling laws against prediction markets

A federal judge in Illinois issued a preliminary injunction barring state officials from enforcing gambling laws against CFTC-regulated prediction markets, reportedly. The injunction covers licensing requirements, taxes and enforcement; the report also says DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are among operators retreating from Utah.

A federal judge in Illinois has reportedly entered a preliminary injunction that bars state officials from enforcing gambling laws against CFTC-regulated prediction markets. The injunction reportedly covers licensing requirements and taxes. It was also reported to extend to licensing, taxation and enforcement.

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