Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City will spend 107 million dollars to renovate its main tower starting September with new rooms opening in phases from October and a property-wide investment program extending through 2027
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 $1 million Win Win Win scratch-off ticket was sold at a Philadelphia retailer, but the winner has not yet claimed the prize. The Pennsylvania Lottery confirms only two top prizes remain for this game
The RunGood Poker Series returns to Mississippi with nine trophy events and over $100,000 in guaranteed prize pools, including a $400 Main Event at Horseshoe Casino Tunica. Live coverage begins September 18 with multiple entry options
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
Deadwood casinos in South Dakota reported a 4.7 percent year-over-year revenue increase for July, with slot machines driving most of the growth and table games holding steady according to state data
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
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 Mega Millions ticket sold in New Mexico matched all five white balls, earning a $2 million payout with the Megaplier, while the main jackpot continues to grow and remains unclaimed
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
Nebraska’s Secretary of State has certified two online sports betting petitions for the November 3 ballot, setting up a statewide vote on whether to allow regulated internet wagering and outlining key operational rules
With less than three months until Election Day, Kalshi prediction markets show the Senate majority is still up for grabs, with Alaska, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas all rated as toss-ups and no party holding a clear edge
A Washington court has ordered Kalshi to halt sports, politics, and event contract trading for state users, with full geofencing required by September 2 or face steep fines. Other states and operators are also facing legal and regulatory pressure
Prediction Markets and Event Contracts
A detailed analysis of the 2026 Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary on Kalshi shows how liquidity can vanish during live events, forcing traders to weigh execution risk against potential upside before results are known
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
PlayStar has expanded its New Jersey online casino catalog by integrating Playzido titles, giving local players access to new HTML5 games and further diversifying its offering in a competitive iGaming market
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
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
Kyle Smith, a Bethesda-based family doctor, claimed the top prize at the Potomac Summer Poker Open Main Event after working a shift earlier that day, securing $136,054 in a heads-up deal with Phong Nguyen
Atlantic City’s nine casinos reported $304.2 million in in-person gaming revenue for July, a 7.1% year-over-year increase, with Caesars posting the largest percentage gain among operators and internet gaming also reaching a new record
Multiple US casinos have reported major jackpot payouts, including a $1.6 million win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida. Dragon Link slot machines continue to generate large prizes, but details on player eligibility and payout frequency remain limited
A Texas tourist hit a nearly $1.9 million progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link slot at Resorts World Las Vegas, highlighting the volatility and potential of high-limit progressive slots in Nevada
