16 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania Skill Games Ban Triggers 81 Layoffs at Amusement Company
The ruling and machine removals are followed by 81 job cuts at Republic Amusements, while legalisation legislation remains stalled.
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October 2026
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
FanDuel founders gain ground in battle over withheld merger docs
The ordered confidential review advances access to withheld communications, but does not decide the plaintiffs’ claims.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada Regulator Fights CFTC Market Prediction Rules
Nevada’s objection over sports event contracts and underage participation adds pressure to the debate over CFTC rules.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
California State Lottery: Request for Proposal (RFP) R005664: Hispanic Marketing and Advertising Agency
Agencies with Hispanic-market advertising expertise have until 23 November 2026 to bid on California Lottery RFP R005664, though scope, value and evaluation criteria remain unknown.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Minnesota State Lottery: RFP: Advertising Agency Services - Dated 9/29/26
Agencies seeking Minnesota Lottery marketing work must submit proposals by 20 November 2026, with finalists named 4 December and contract signing around 26 February 2027.
15 Oct04 Regulation
‘Sugar Shane’ Hennen Pleads Guilty in NBA, NCAA Betting Probe
The guilty plea and alleged game manipulation underscore integrity risks tied to confidential information and licensed sportsbook losses.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Pending Regulation Activity
Proposed Nevada technical revisions cover multiple gaming systems, putting associated equipment requirements under review.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Prediction Market Infrastructure Firm Furnace Raises $3.5M Seed Round
Furnace's $3.5 million raise shows investor backing for infrastructure mapping differing venue contracts, including Polymarket's US and international versions, for institutional prediction-market users.
15 Oct03 Licences & markets
Louisiana regulators delay DraftKings license renewal over AI concerns
Conditional extension and seven conditions show regulators may probe AI-driven player targeting and shareholder suitability before renewing an operator's licence.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Springfield Blocks MGM’s Attempt to Sell Massachusetts Casino Resort
The dispute will show whether a host community agreement lets Springfield block MGM's transfer of operating rights to Clairvest, amid a claimed $500 million.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Boyd Gaming Named in Civil Lawsuit Alleging Teen Sexual Assault
The Clark County suit alleges inadequate security and staff supervision at The Orleans, exposing Boyd to compensatory and punitive damages and reputational risk.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction markets innovation claims questioned by tribal, state gaming regulators
Nevada's chairman says any prediction-market participation makes a company ineligible for Nevada gaming, creating licensing risk for operators and suppliers working with Kalshi.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi CEO warns prediction markets could go offshore
Kalshi's CEO warning of offshore relocation highlights that court rulings on state regulation will determine whether prediction markets face state gambling oversight.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Underdog sues Tennessee after state threatens fantasy license
The lawsuit challenges Tennessee’s order to stop sports event contracts and its threat to Underdog’s fantasy licence.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Buffalo Sues Seneca Nation to Halt $10M Gas Station as Construction Continues
The suit could affect construction on the site while zoning, permitting and environmental approvals are disputed.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada Regulator Not Planning For Supreme Court Loss On Prediction Markets
Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with prediction market operators, leaving its stance uncertain.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Bryn Kenney Sues GGPoker for Tens of Millions, Alleging Cheating Cover-Up
Kenney's suit alleging hidden security failures and a promised 5% equity stake puts GGPoker's integrity and its parent under court scrutiny.
15 Oct07 People moves
Hires and Higher-Ups: Spectrum Gaming Group adds Tim Miller, Gavin Isaacs joins GLI board in advisory role
The appointments place Tim Miller at Spectrum Gaming Group and Gavin Isaacs in an advisory role on GLI’s board.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Underdog Sues To Stop Tennessee Prediction Market Crackdown
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Judge clears Downtown Grand sale to Vegas Ventures
Court approval of the Downtown Grand sale to Vegas Ventures, free of liens, clears the receivership hurdle while Fifth Street Gaming's lease continues.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Is AI Secretly Controlling Your Sports Betting App? State Regulators Want Answers
The MGC’s voluntary, confidential inquiry will help shape future policy on sportsbooks’ use of AI in marketing and responsible gaming.
15 Oct04 Regulation
The Gambling Wire: SEC Clears Cboe Corporate Options as Kentucky Cases Face Remand
SEC approval of Cboe's corporate binary options opens a second regulatory route, while the Kentucky remand recommendation could expose Kalshi and Polymarket to state action.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
SportsGrid Up for Sale Amid Declining Revenue
Losing FanDuel and BetMGM partnerships cut SportsGrid's revenue, showing operator-funded media deals can vanish and weigh on a buyer's valuation.
15 Oct04 Regulation
SEC Approves Cboe KPI Event Contracts for Robinhood
The SEC decision sets securities rules for KPI contracts, while leaving possible CFTC jurisdiction over differently structured products.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada gambling regulator not surprised by CFTC’s rulemaking on prediction markets
Regulators and operators face dispute over whether sports event contracts are meaningfully different from online sports bets.
15 Oct03 Licences & markets
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews Live! Casino’s license, places players on exclusion list
Pennsylvania's unanimous five-year renewal shows compliant operators keep licences, while exclusions for leaving minors unattended show regulators will act on player-safety lapses.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Day of reckoning comes for Pennsylvania skill games as legislation deadline expires
Legislators missed the deadline, so skill games are now illegal, exposing manufacturers and venues to seizures and criminal charges while the session ends 30 November.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Google Updates Advertising Policies With Prediction Market Guidance
Google's new prediction market advertising section requires relevant licences and Google certification, which could restrict customer acquisition for platforms that lack either.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Will voters see online Nebraska sports betting as ‘panacea’ for high property taxes?
Nebraska voters are weighing online sports betting amid debate over high property taxes.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania sweepstakes casinos ban would need fast-tracking as session nears end
The proposed sweepstakes casino prohibition faces a tight timetable as Pennsylvania’s legislative session nears its end.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FTC Eyes Online Sports Betting Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices
The early-stage FTC review raises questions about whether sportsbook advertising misleads consumers.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Polymarket to pay LeBron James $15m annually for football promotion
Polymarket gains football promotion from James, who will not invest in the company.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Order in the Court? Study Finds High Rates of Problem Gambling Among Lawyers
Thirteen percent of surveyed Illinois lawyers aged 25 to 35 met gambling-disorder criteria, giving regulators and operators evidence of harm among young professionals.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker companies over commissions and a promised stake
The lawsuit puts promised equity, referral commissions and cheating controls at issue for GGPoker-related companies.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Massachusetts Regulators Ask Operators If AI Targets Losing Bettors
Massachusetts is probing whether AI marketing targets losing bettors, so operators must prepare confidential answers by Nov. 3 that may inform future AI policy.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
READ THE COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE HERE
The five-year renewal lets Live! Casino Pittsburgh continue operating after the Board found it met its licence obligations.
14 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
READ THE COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE HERE
The penalties and statewide gambling ban show how late applications, control changes and unpaid fees can bring licensing consequences.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming Panel Backs Felony Sweepstakes Ban as Pennsylvania Weighs $500,000 Fines
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators to substantial Pennsylvania fines or licence revocation and felony gambling classification in Wyoming.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetMGM retreats from states without iGaming as prediction market impact hits
BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.
13 Oct04 Regulation
S&P Global: Sports Still King on Prediction Markets
Sports contracts drawing 70% of active prediction market traders, mostly young men, signals direct competition for sportsbook customers and regulatory scrutiny.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Poll: Most Americans Oppose Betting On Elections Through Prediction Markets
Bipartisan opposition to election betting and three-quarters calling it gambling add political pressure on prediction markets as the CFTC and states dispute authority.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Will SCOTUS take up prediction markets case after CFTC issues proposed rules on swaps?
The proposed swap definition and conflicting circuit rulings leave the status of event contracts and state gambling laws unsettled.
13 Oct04 Regulation
The Gambling Wire: FTC Eyes Sportsbooks as Kalshi Tribal Deal Faces Dispute
An early FTC review of sportsbook advertising, alongside state probes into AI promotions, could bring tighter marketing and personalization rules for DraftKings, FanDuel and peers.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery signs five-year exclusive Pan Am lottery licensing deal
The exclusive licence lets Brightstar build a worldwide portfolio spanning instant tickets, iLottery and travel promotions.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Sports Wagering Contributes $9.1 Million to the State During September ’26
September wagering generated contributions for Maryland’s Blueprint Fund and General Fund.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Macquarie forecasts $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
Macquarie’s forecast and September sports-contract share point to sports as a major part of prediction market trading.
13 Oct04 Regulation
The Gambling Wire: Prediction Markets Top $10 Billion as Election Betting Faces Public Opposition
Record volume alongside 60% public opposition to election betting, state court fights and Google's Connecticut ad exclusions shows growth facing regulatory and distribution risk.
13 Oct04 Regulation
MGC Adjudicatory Hearing – October 13, 2026
BetMGM and regulators should track the hearing because it concerns an individual qualifier’s adjudicatory matter.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Survey finds 75% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling
The reported public view and opposition to several types of betting inform the debate over prediction market oversight.
12 Oct04 Regulation
The Gambling Wire: CFTC Clarifies Sports Betting Rules, NBA Seeks Prediction Market Data
The CFTC rulemakings give Kalshi and sportsbooks a federal argument that their products are distinct, already cited in Kalshi's Sixth Circuit rehearing petition.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi Courts Tribal Partners While Others Fight Its Business in Court
Undisclosed revenue splits and legal-cost allocation, plus tribal court challenges, leave tribes, operators and investors unable to judge the value of Kalshi's tribal partnerships.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction markets could cost tribal, commercial gaming up to $39.4B a year: report
Gaming operators can factor the report’s projected annual revenue losses into their assessment of prediction markets.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Maverick Gaming Owner Moves to Buy Back 8 Washington Casinos, Preserving 850 Jobs
Employees and operators should watch whether the sale closes, since the planned buyback would preserve sites and jobs.
11 Oct04 Regulation
Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts
The Supreme Court’s decision on review could affect state authority over sports-related betting contracts.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Four Native American tribes partner with Kalshi on prediction market apps
Tribes will own the apps and oversee customer services, while Kalshi supplies technology and settlement.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction market roundup: NFL files amicus brief with Supreme Court
A Supreme Court review of Flaherty v. KalshiEx could settle sports contract jurisdiction, while the Seminole suit threatens DraftKings' combined sportsbook, casino and prediction app.
9 Oct04 Regulation
September 2026 Revenue Information
The revenue figures show casino and sports wagering contributions to Iowa’s September tax receipts.
9 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Ohio Expands Crackdown on Prediction Markets After Court Victory
The letters require recipients to stop offering or facilitating sports event contracts in Ohio.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Ask Court for 120-day Extension on Skill Games Deadline
The requested extension could give lawmakers more time to resolve skill-game legislation and taxation.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada regulators set late 2027 adoption date for new technical standards
Licensees can comment on revised technical standards before the proposed adoption date.
8 Oct04 Regulation
September 1, 2026 Racing & Gaming Commission Racing Commission to meet September 02, 2026 This is a Proposed Rule Change for the September 2nd Commission Meeting at 11 a.m. Proposed Rule Change…
The commission was scheduled to consider a proposed rule change affecting Arkansas racing and gaming.
6 Oct06 Tenders & awards
New York Gaming Commission / NY Lottery: RFP 1052 V2: RFP For a Lottery Operations and Services Partner - V2
The re-issued RFP 1052 gives lottery suppliers an open bidding opportunity with New York Lottery, closing 10 December 2026.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Maryland Casinos Generate $151.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During September ’26
Casino gaming contributions include funding for Maryland’s Education Trust Fund.
5 Oct03 Licences & markets
Commission Meeting: 10/22/2026
The commission will consider renewal of Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s sports wagering facility operator licence.
5 Oct04 Regulation
New Jersey Bill Would Replace Underage Gambling Charges With Civil Fines
Casinos, facilities and sportsbooks may face civil penalties if licensees or staff knowingly allow underage gambling.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction market roundup: CFTC sends proposed event contract rules to White House
The proposals could determine whether designated contract markets can list online casino contracts.
September 2026
23 Sep05 Fines & enforcement
READ THE COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE HERE
Operators should strengthen casino floor safeguards, as exclusions followed children being left unattended and counterfeit notes being used at table games.
21 Sep04 Regulation
MGC Press Release: The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases August 2026 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
Operators and regulators can use the released figures to track casino and sports wagering revenue in Massachusetts.
17 Sep04 Regulation
The Spokane Tribe of Indians and Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation each reach tentative agreement with Gambling Commission on proposed gaming compact amendment
Tribal gaming operators could offer in-state college wagers under the proposals, while individual performance and specified decision bets remain prohibited.
August 2026
4 Aug06 Tenders & awards
South Carolina Education Lottery: DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT SOLUTION (DES) AND RELATED SERVICES
Digital engagement suppliers can bid for the South Carolina Education Lottery contract until 10 November 2026, though scope and value are unknown.