Alabama Lawmakers Halt Gambling Bill, Sponsor Predicts Decades-Long Hiatus

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A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...

Hawaii Moves Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting Amid Debate

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Hawaii is on the verge of a significant shift in its long-standing stance against gambling, as a bill to legalize online sports betting moves closer to approval. While it won’t take effect in time for this year...

Illegal Betting on Grand National Expected to Reach Nearly £10 Million

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The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...

Kalshi Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny for Sports Prediction Markets

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The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...

Trump Stands to Gain $115M If Bally’s Secures Bronx Casino License

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A lucrative opportunity tied to New York City's casino licensing process may yield a significant financial boost for U.S. President Donald Trump. If Bally's Corporation is granted permission to develop a casino...

ATG and Suomen Hippos Join Forces to Launch Betting Company in Finland

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Swedish horse racing and betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has entered into a significant partnership with Suomen Hippos, the governing body for Finnish trotting and horse breeding. The two entities hav...

North Carolina Bill Seeks to Boost High School Coaches’ Pay Using Sports Betting Revenue

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Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a new measure aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by high school athletic coaches. Senate Bill 657, also known as the "Keeping Our Coaches Act," proposes a...

Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com Over Sports Betting Contracts

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Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...

Queens Lawmaker Moves to Advance Steve Cohen’s $8B Casino Plan Near Citi Field

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A significant push to transform the parking lots adjacent to Citi Field into a sprawling entertainment and casino complex has gained traction as Queens State Sen. John Liu introduces a bill that could pave the ...

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

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The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...