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Kalshi Hires Donald Trump Jr. As Strategic Advisor For Betting Markets
Donald Trump Jr. has been announced as a strategic advisor to Kalshi, a prediction market exchange. Kalshi’s name was often mentioned in the build-up to last year’s American election after the company won a court
Nebraska Introduces Bill To Legalize College Crypto-Sports Betting On In-State Teams
As of January 2025, 38 states, including Washington D.C., have some form of legal sports betting. Residents in these markets can bet on anything from professional football to college baseball and even tennis. Recently,
Maryland Governor Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax to 30% in FY2026 Budget
Gorvernor Wes Moore has proposed to double the Maryland sports betting tax to 30% in his budget highlights for FY2026. The proposals outlined in a comprehensive budget also suggest ramping the gaming table tax rate from
Alabama Senator: Sports Betting Is “Not A Good Way To Fund Government”
Alabama State Senator David Sessions has expressed doubt on the likelihood of Alabama legalizing any form of gambling in 2025’s legislative session. Speaking to Jeff Poor on Talk 106.5, Sessions said, “I don’t
Wyoming Legislature Introduces Bill to Legalize Online Casino Gambling
As the latest legislative session gets underway in Wyoming, Rep. Robert Davis has filed House Bill 162, which seeks to legalize online casino in the state. HB 162 aims to get Wyoming online gaming underway. The bill
ESPN Bet Makes Entry into D.C. with Monumental Sports Deal
PENN Entertainment has announced a partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C. The deal is described as a long-term, multi-channel
Maine Lawmakers Seek Stricter Fantasy Sports Rules with Prop Bet Ban
Maine Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators face new potential legislation that would ban proposition betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33, sponsored by Senator Craig Hickman, aims to ban prop-style offerings from
Michigan Gaming Control Board Suspends TwinSpires for Wagering Law Violations
TwinSpires has been hit with a summary suspension order by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for violations of Michigan’s gaming laws. Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives, trading in the state as TwinSpires,