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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
Mississippi Unlikely To File Online Sports Betting Bill In 2025
Mississippi lawmakers currently have no plans to file a legislative bill expanding regulation to include online gambling. Sen. David Blount, the Senate Gaming Committee Chairman and supporter of Mississippi online
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
Victoria Cracks Down on Underage Gambling, Highlights Hurdles for Crypto iGaming
The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has reported on its most extensive investigation into underage gambling. The findings show regulatory lapses within the regulated gambling sector, resulting in
NBA 2K Joins Genius Sports For NBA Cup Alternate Broadcast
Basketball fans will get a taste of the new NBA 2K alternate broadcast on TNT during the knockout stages of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup. While TNT will carry the primary broadcast, new NBA 2K25 DataCast will be available
Miami Heat Joins Hard Rock Bet’s Growing List of Sports Partnerships
Florida’s sole legal sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, has announced a partnership with the Miami Heat that will make it the Heat’s official sportsbook. In a release, both parties revealed the partnership would be used to
Online Betting In The Balance as Nebraska Hears Testimony
Nebraska legislators heard testimony on Legislative Resolution 20CA, a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow Nebraskans to vote on legalized online sports betting in the state. Senator Eliot Bostar, the