Four New Mexico tribes have asked a federal judge to force Kalshi to block its sports betting app on tribal lands, escalating a legal fight over whether federal or tribal law controls online prediction markets in the state
The National Association of Games and Lotteries is taking Minas Gerais to Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court over a decree restricting fixed-odds betting ads in public spaces, raising questions about state versus federal authority in gambling regulation
Caesars Sportsbook is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit from the Cayuga Nation over mobile sports bets allegedly placed on tribal land without a compact or authorization, raising new questions about tribal gaming rights and operator liability
A federal appeals court has backed Nevada’s authority to ban Kalshi’s sports event contracts, intensifying the legal and regulatory fight over prediction markets and raising new concerns for tribal gaming revenue
A Michigan judge has barred Kalshi from offering sports contracts in the state, imposing a $500,000 daily penalty for violations and escalating the legal standoff between the prediction market and state regulators
New Jersey has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if Kalshi and similar prediction markets can legally offer sports betting contracts, escalating a federal dispute that could reshape state and federal gambling oversight
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether prediction market sports contracts fall under federal or state regulation, following conflicting appellate rulings and mounting industry uncertainty
A federal appeals court has reinforced state power over sports prediction markets, but Arizona’s separate legal battle with Kalshi over election contracts remains unresolved, leaving the future of event wagering regulation in flux
A court-ordered deadline could outlaw skill games statewide unless Pennsylvania lawmakers pass new legislation. The proposed bill would regulate and tax these machines, with major implications for small businesses and property tax relief
Polymarket’s valuation has surged to $21 billion after 1789 Capital, led by Donald Trump Jr., committed $300 million in a new $1 billion funding round, intensifying debate over federal and state oversight of prediction markets
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after its compliance team found he likely engaged in insider trading by betting on his own State of the Union attendance, raising new questions about enforcement in prediction markets
Canadian regulators have clarified that prediction markets offering sports event contracts will not be treated as securities or derivatives, signaling a firm stance against their expansion in Canada
Kalshi is under mounting legal and regulatory pressure as multiple states pursue litigation, federal authorities investigate prediction market trading, and new geolocation requirements take effect in key markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued emergency directives telling prediction market platform Kalshi to continue operations in states where courts and regulators have ordered it to stop, raising new questions about federal and state authority
A growing legal dispute between U.S. states and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over sports event prediction markets could reach the Supreme Court, with major implications for state gambling regulation and federal oversight
Five Virginia senators are under scrutiny after reports surfaced of $100,000 donations each from pro-iGaming groups, raising questions about their support for online casino legislation and the future of gambling regulation in the state
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has proposed new federal rules for prediction markets, aiming to clarify regulatory authority and consumer protections as lawsuits and state challenges intensify
Boomer’s Sportsbook has secured approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to operate at Binion’s and the Four Queens in downtown Las Vegas, nearly doubling its locations in the state within its first year
The Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed a $7.2 million fine on The Venetian and is requiring significant anti-money-laundering enhancements after violations tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer came to light
President Trump pressed Congress to advance the Clarity Act during a White House meeting focused on crypto regulation, while prediction market companies were notably left out despite earlier expectations of their participation
South Korea has authorized a block against Polymarket, joining a growing list of countries restricting access to the prediction market platform. The move highlights ongoing regulatory pressure despite Polymarket’s recent U.S. return
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s approach to prediction markets is under fire as state and tribal regulators challenge federal intervention, raising questions about the future of event contracts and regulatory authority
Kalshi has removed all sports-related mention markets from its platform as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviews the category, raising questions about the future of speech-based betting contracts
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has introduced Strategy 2029, a three-year plan to strengthen consumer protection and address gambling-related harm as technology and regulatory scrutiny evolve
The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition will visit The Barrel Social Club in Franklin, Kentucky from September 1–7, offering 11 ring events and a $250,000 guaranteed Main Event under the state’s social poker club model
SBC Summit will introduce a dedicated Marketing & CX track in Lisbon on October 1, 2026, focusing on data-driven strategies and AI for betting and gaming brands seeking to improve audience engagement and campaign effectiveness
NorthStar Gaming Holdings has named Corey Goodman as its permanent CEO after a period of interim leadership, while also announcing changes to its finance and compliance teams as the company works to complete delayed financial audits
High Roller Technologies reported a sharp revenue drop in Q2 2026 and is now focusing on regulated US prediction markets through a new agreement with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America
Rock & Brews Casino in northern Oklahoma has started construction on a 25,000 sq. ft. entertainment center and a 21-space RV park, with completion targeted for 2026 and 2027. The project aims to expand the casino’s regional appeal
Penn Entertainment has proposed relocating Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans to a new land-based site, pending Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, with a targeted opening in 2029 and a $195 million investment
JPMorgan Chase stopped providing banking services to Polymarket in October 2025, citing regulatory uncertainty. The move affects the federally licensed event exchange as it explores new funding and a potential IPO
