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National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Liam Coen, Robert Saleh agree: No beef over sign-stealing

Liam Coen and Robert Saleh have reconciled after a heated exchange over sign-stealing, and they now share mutual respect.
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Liam Coen, Robert Saleh agree: No beef over sign-stealing

Liam Coen and Robert Saleh have reconciled after a heated exchange over sign-stealing, and they now share mutual respect.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
22 hours ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
#illegal-gambling
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

California Gaming Assoc. sues over state-proposed restrictions to player-dealer games in card rooms

The California Gaming Association is suing to block new rules that threaten card rooms' operations and revenue.
#prediction-markets
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Arizona indicts prediction market Kalshi for running illegal gambling operation

Arizona's attorney general filed criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business and offering unlawful election wagers, potentially triggering similar actions from other states.
Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
Poker
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company | Fortune

Arizona filed the first criminal charges against prediction market company Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business, escalating regulatory conflict between states and federal authorities over prediction market oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Arizona indicts prediction market Kalshi for running illegal gambling operation

Arizona's attorney general filed criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business and offering unlawful election wagers, potentially triggering similar actions from other states.
Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
Poker
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company | Fortune

Arizona filed the first criminal charges against prediction market company Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business, escalating regulatory conflict between states and federal authorities over prediction market oversight.
New York Mets
fromQNS
1 day ago

Metropolitan Park casino opponents sue NYS Gaming Commission, vow to keep fighting after judge dismisses case - QNS

Opponents of the Metropolitan Park casino filed a lawsuit against the NYS Gaming Commission, alleging unfair licensing processes and seeking to block the development.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ohio challenges Kalshi sports contracts appeal

Ohio is challenging Kalshi's operation of sports-related contracts, asserting it violates state gambling regulations and lacks legal grounds for an injunction.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Cannabis
fromVulture
2 days ago

New Details Emerge Surrounding Tiger Woods's Arrest

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a car crash, with hydrocodone found in his possession and signs of impairment noted by police.
#sports-betting
fromFortune
2 days ago
Poker

Credit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
Poker
fromFortune
2 days ago

Credit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune

Credit delinquency rates have increased significantly among sports bettors, particularly affecting Gen Z and millennials after legalization in the U.S.
#fanduel
Television
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

FanDuel announces TV closure and Picks shutdown plans

Flutter Entertainment is shutting down FanDuel TV and FanDuel Picks, eliminating over 100 jobs by 2027 as it refocuses on core betting operations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

FanDuel Michigan multi-state poker network expands player pools

FanDuel has received approval to connect its online poker platform with players in other states, enhancing Michigan's gaming market.
Television
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

FanDuel announces TV closure and Picks shutdown plans

Flutter Entertainment is shutting down FanDuel TV and FanDuel Picks, eliminating over 100 jobs by 2027 as it refocuses on core betting operations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

FanDuel Michigan multi-state poker network expands player pools

FanDuel has received approval to connect its online poker platform with players in other states, enhancing Michigan's gaming market.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
20 hours ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
Poker
fromCard Player
13 hours ago

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Polymarket challenge Nevada in appeals court over jurisdiction

Companies linked to Polymarket are appealing a lower court's decision to move their case to Nevada state court, seeking federal jurisdiction instead.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 days ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Did They Know the Score? Amid March Madness, questions remain about college athletes indicted in fixing scheme

The indictment alleges a group of 'fixers' agreed to recruit NCAA players who would help ensure their teams failed to cover the point spread of the first half of a game or an entire game.
US news
California
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Judge halts Northern California casino tribal case amid appeals

A federal judge has paused a lawsuit by California tribes against a casino proposal linked to the Koi Nation, awaiting related legal outcomes.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

Should I Use AI to Help Me with Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

AI can analyze sports data quickly and without bias, but it lacks the ability to understand human factors influencing games.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Casino in Your Pocket: What Could Go Wrong?

Trump's approach relies on anger and dominance toward adversaries and allies, while facing pushback on Iran policy, sports betting poses public health risks, and a federal judge blocked RFK Jr.'s vaccine overhaul.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

MLB Strikes Deal with Top Prediction Market as League Grapples With Multiple Betting Scandals

MLB partnered with Polymarket on a multi-year licensing deal granting exclusive access to baseball data and iconography for prediction market trading.
#kalshi
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

Should I Pay for a Tool That Finds Me Arbitrage Bets? - Bleacher Nation

Arbitrage betting tools help identify profitable betting opportunities across multiple sportsbooks, ensuring guaranteed profits regardless of event outcomes.
#gambling
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Poker
fromDefector
1 week ago

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

'If You Win One Penny, You're in the Top 2 Percent of Bettors'

From Plato to Charles Barkley, great minds have warned about the destructive power of gambling. The way societies have usually managed the vice is to cordon it off. It's legal, but contained to disreputable places, such as red-light districts, riverboats, and Nevada. This was true in much of the United States until 2018, when a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to legalized sports betting nationwide.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Digital gambling surge raises financial risk concerns

US gambling has transformed from a discrete, cash-based activity into a normalized, digitally embedded financial behavior integrated into everyday digital systems, creating growing financial and public health risks.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Judge denies NCAA request to block DraftKings in trademarks case

A federal judge allowed DraftKings to continue using NCAA branding but indicated the NCAA likely has a strong case against trademark infringement.
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Kentucky bill expands prediction markets oversight and raises age

House Bill 904, which has cleared the House and is under Senate review, would give the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation expanded control over various forms of wagering, including fantasy sports and prediction markets.
Poker
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
#sports-betting-regulation
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Massachusetts fines five sportsbooks $80.5K for violations

Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined five sportsbooks $80,500 total for offering prohibited betting markets, including restricted collegiate props and wagers on athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Massachusetts fines five sportsbooks $80.5K for violations

Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined five sportsbooks $80,500 total for offering prohibited betting markets, including restricted collegiate props and wagers on athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Americans view prediction markets as gambling, survey says

Most Americans view sports prediction markets as gambling rather than investing, raising concerns about consumer understanding and risk.
Poker
fromPolitics NY
2 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming Director Stacy Harvey

The New York State Gaming Commission oversees charitable gaming, ensuring compliance and revenue management for authorized organizations.
#gambling-regulation
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Louisiana lawmakers push gambling racketeering expansion bill

Louisiana lawmakers are expanding racketeering laws to include various gambling-related crimes, enhancing legal frameworks for prosecution.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors to extend formal plea agreements in poker case

Prosecutors expect plea agreements with 21 of 31 defendants in a federal rigged poker case involving NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, with trial proceedings advancing.
Business
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

AGA reports record 2025 US commercial gaming revenue growth

US commercial gaming revenue reached $78.72 billion in 2025, a 9.2% increase, generating record $18.09 billion in state and local gaming taxes.
#betmgm
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How strong is New York's "illegal gambling" case against Valve's loot boxes?

The problem here is 100% the ability to resell the items from the loot boxes. A loot box/gacha mechanic is fine when you can't turn around and resell the items because you're not getting something of value. When Valve is also providing a marketplace for those items, they've added the third element.
Miscellaneous
Poker
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

What It's Like to Run a Casino on Board a Luxury Cruise Ship

Josh Simonetti transitioned from a casino dealer to casino manager on Crystal Cruises, overseeing a unique gaming experience at sea.
#online-gambling
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

New York's Hochul proposes stricter youth online gambling rules

New York plans to enhance online gambling oversight to protect youth and prevent addiction.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Online Sports Gambling Risks Among Gen-Z Youth

Online sports gambling among Gen Z is surging, particularly among men, raising concerns about gambling disorders.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Tennessee sweepstakes casino bill advances amid crackdown

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to tighten rules on misleading online gambling platforms, specifically targeting sweepstakes-style casinos.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Killing of Westfield poker player reveals tensions beyond the table

The murder of poker player James Lushin highlights dangerous financial relationships in the gambling world.
Poker
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

'Like a drug': SF man says he got hooked on betting at age 11 as teen gambling addiction surges

Online gaming is leading to increased gambling addiction among youth, particularly teenage boys, often without parents' awareness.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Future of Gambling: Wired for Risk

Gambling is an ancient, culturally embedded practice now intensified by modern technology that makes betting ubiquitous, convenient, and continuously accessible.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Discovered My Husband Had $150,000 in Gambling Debt After We Got Married and Had a Baby

The Core Financial Reality Gambling debt (judgments, payday loans, emptied 401k) $150,000 Current household income (single earner) $68,000 Husband's potential income (when recovered) $95,000-$110,000 Additional secured debt (house, vehicles) $142,000 Total debt burden $292,000 The critical issue isn't the debt size, it's the income gap. On Heather's $68,000 salary alone, they're carrying a debt-to-income ratio over 3:1 on gambling debt alone. The $53,000 and $19,000 judgments likely carry 8-12% interest rates, while payday loans typically charge 15-30% APR.
Relationships
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Maine bans online sweepstakes casino platforms statewide

Maine lawmakers have enacted legislation to ban online sweepstakes platforms that mimic casino gambling, defining them as unlawful gambling.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'My cousin died after placing 600 bets in a row'

Gambling disorder contributed to Lee Adams's suicide after he placed over 600 bets in one hour; his family struggled to get gambling recognized at inquest.
US news
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Essex County accountant accused of $1.6M theft to fund betting

An Essex County accountant allegedly stole over $1.6 million from a longtime client and two businesses to fund personal expenses, including sports betting.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Expert unpacks California's crackdown on blackjack-style games

California's gambling law requires the dealer role to rotate in cardrooms, prohibiting banking games where one player continuously faces all others, a rule now being enforced through new regulations effective April 1.
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

California Cardrooms File A Lawsuit To Block New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

Attorney General (Rob) Bonta's regulations threaten to eliminate more than half of California's cardroom jobs and wipe out a critical source of revenue for dozens of cities. These games have operated legally for decades under multiple attorneys general, yet one public official is now moving to shut them down without identifying a single public safety concern or addressing the 1,764 public comments about these regulations.
Poker
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Sucker

I am not, by temperament, a gambling man. As a suburban dad with four kids, a mortgage, and a minivan, I'm more likely to be found wrestling a toddler into a car seat than scouring moneylines or consulting betting touts. And as a practicing Mormon, I am prohibited from indulging in games of chance.
Poker
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Atlantic's April Cover: McKay Coppins on His Year as a Degenerate Gambler

Practically overnight, we took an ancient vice-long regarded as soul-rotting and civilizationally ruinous-put it on everyone's phone, and made it as normal and frictionless as checking the weather. What could possibly go wrong?
Poker
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie's life in Las Vegas

A Super Bowl prop bet on William Perry scoring generated $250,000 in losses for Caesars Palace but unprecedented positive publicity, demonstrating how strategic gambling offerings can benefit sportsbooks through marketing value.
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