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PrizePicks Becomes First Daily Fantasy Operator to Earn iCAP Accreditation

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 12, 2025

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

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 5, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Mar 3, 2025

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

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 3, 2025

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

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 3, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Feb 27, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Feb 27, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Feb 26, 2025

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

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 26, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Feb 26, 2025

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