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Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
A Nevada Senator has introduced a bill that aims to enshrine harsh penalties into law for offering illegal gaming activities in the state. Senate Bill 256 (SB256) was introduced by Senator Nguyen and referred to the
Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Offers NCAA Single Match Sports Events Contracts
Prediction market exchange Kalshi is now offering events contracts akin to single-event sports contracts ahead of March Madness. March Madness is America’s largest single-elimination tournament, and Kalshi has
Americans to Wager $3.1 Billion on March Madness, AGA Reports
The American Gaming Association (AGA) anticipates that Americans will wager $3.1 billion with legal sportsbooks on the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments dubbed ‘March Madness.’ This would be a
ATG CEO Calls for Action as Illegal Gambling Threatens Swedish Market
A report from AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) in Sweden has shown significant growth in unlicensed gambling platforms, despite the regulator’s attempts to curb it. ATG’s fourth quarter report showed that traffic to
Bill SB 748 Could Open Rhode Island Sports Betting to Competition
Four Rhode Island senators have introduced a bill that could end IGT’s sports betting monopoly in the state. Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, David Tikoian and Todd Patalano have introduced SB 748. Rhode Island
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
Slovakia Gambling Authority Blacklists 89 More Illegal Websites in 2024
The Slovakia Gambling Regulatory Authority has revealed a report showing the gambling habits of Slovaks for 2024. The report revealed that Slovakian residents wagered €24.2 billion in 2024, with €22.8 billion paid
DraftKings Eyes Prediction Markets with NFA Filing for ‘DraftKings Predict’
Sports betting operator DraftKings has filed to register ‘DraftKings Predict’ with the National Futures Association (NFA). The filing is for Gus II LLC, trading as DraftKings Predicts. If it gains regulatory
Judge Rules Steven Jacobs’ Lawsuit Against DraftKings Can Proceed
A federal judge in New York has ruled that portions of Steven Jacobs’ lawsuit against DraftKings can proceed. Judge Natasha C. Merle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Texas Sports Betting Gains Momentum as Senate Joint Resolution Filed
Momentum continues to gather in Texas, as a Senate Joint Resolution has been filed which could pave the way for a vote on legalized sports betting. Senator Hinojosa has filed SJR 65, a companion bill to Rep. Harless’