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 surge in global money laundering schemes is pushing U.S. gaming regulators and operators to overhaul anti-money laundering strategies as foreign criminal networks target casinos with sophisticated tactics
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
Kalshi has secured a multi-year partnership with the US Open, becoming its official prediction market partner. The deal expands Kalshi’s presence in mainstream sports but comes as the platform faces ongoing regulatory and legal scrutiny
A federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada can enforce its gambling laws on Kalshi’s sports event contracts, rejecting the operator’s claim that federal CFTC oversight preempts state regulation and setting up a potential Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada gaming regulators can oversee Kalshi’s sports event contracts, rejecting the platform’s attempt to block state regulation and raising new questions about federal and state authority
Nevada’s 453 casinos reported a 2.1% year-over-year gaming revenue increase for July 2026, with the Las Vegas Strip leading growth and Clark County showing mixed results across local markets
A CFTC emergency order instructing Kalshi to keep trading in New York despite a state court order has drawn sharp criticism from tribal-gaming attorneys and raised new questions about federal and state regulatory boundaries
A major new casino and hotel project called Silverado has been proposed for a vacant site five miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, but the development still requires Clark County approval before any construction can begin
Thousands of Reno-area residents displaced by the Hawk Fire are turning to local casinos for temporary housing, as operators implement discounted rates and regulators monitor potential closures amid ongoing wildfire threats
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
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
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas has started an oral-history initiative to document the experiences of 10 Nevada bookmakers, aiming to preserve the legacy of traditional sports betting as the industry evolves
Station Casinos is piloting Apple Pay as a direct funding method for slot machines in select Las Vegas venues, pending Nevada Gaming Control Board review. The trial could shape future cashless payment options for casino players
