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PrizePicks Becomes First Daily Fantasy Operator to Earn iCAP Accreditation
Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has announced that it has received the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling. PrizePicks becomes the first
Kalshi versus Nevada: The Fight Over Event-Based Betting
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, requiring the company to cease all unlawful activity by 14 March 2025. Event-based contracts, crypto sportsbooks, and online
Slots Lead, Baccarat Booms: Inside Nevada’s Latest Gaming Revenue Report
The Nevada gaming industry started the year strongly, reporting a total gaming win of $1.44 billion in January, up 12.54 percent year-over-year from 2024 when it was $1.28 billion. On a rolling twelve-month basis,
From Crypto Hub to Crime Links: Why Malta’s Gambling Applicant Was Denied a Dutch License
The Hague has upheld the Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) decision to refuse a remote gambling license to a Malta-based applicant. The rejection was based on concerns over the applicant’s integrity, and potential linked
Battle Over Sports Event Contracts: Tribes Urge CFTC to Reconsider Proposal
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has received several strongly worded letters of opposition to sports events contracts from tribal associations and federally recognized tribes. Sports events, offered
Crypto Casino-Backed PointsBet Faces Competing Buyout Bids
Australian betting operator PointsBet is the target of competing takeover bids from MIXI Inc., and BlueBet. Reports suggest that the board favors MIXI’s offer. The MIXI bid is valued at AU$353 million and offers
Gambling Ads on College Campuses Under Fire in Connecticut’s Proposed Legislation
Connecticut lawmakers have submitted a bill seeking to restrict gambling-related advertisements across public higher education institutions. Committee Bill 5271, introduced by the House General Law Committee, is titled
Oklahoma Debates Sports Betting as State Moves Toward Bitcoin Investment
Oklahoma is one of the last remaining states without any form of legalized sports betting. The road to legalization remains unclear, however, with Governor Kevin Stitt doubling down on a “fair” sports betting model
MLB Urges CFTC to Implement Integrity Safeguards for Sports Event Contracts
Major League Baseball (MLB) has weighed in on the debate around sports event contracts with a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the letter, Bryan Seeley, MLB’s Executive Vice President of
Hawaii Moves Toward Sports Betting, Remains a Hub for Crypto Growth
Hawaii has edged closer to legalized sports betting after the House Finance Committee moved a bill forward. HB 1308 was granted committee approval, with 12 representatives voting “Aye” and 3 “Noes.” However, six