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WPT Global has drawn equal parts criticism and mockery for its choice of admitted poker cheat Tony ‘Ren’ Lin as its latest ambassador. On Monday (January 12), WPT Global announced that Tony ‘Ren’ Lin had been appointed, writing on X: … Continue reading →

The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) are calling on Congress to step in as crypto-based prediction markets roll out a new wave of sports-betting-style contracts, saying these products could sidestep and weaken state and tribal … Continue reading →

Kalshi has been granted a temporary restraining order after it filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, arguing it tried to engage “in good faith” but was only met with a cease and desist. In a lawsuit filed … Continue reading →

New England’s Grand Island Casino received a swatting attempt and falsified bomb threat, sparking an investigation from local police. On Sunday (January 11), the Grand Island Casino in New England received a call that claimed multiple bombs had been placed … Continue reading →

Bragg Gaming has extended its Player Account Management (PAM) agreement with Entain for BetCity.nl for another five months. The extension means that the Dutch market operator, BetCity.nl, will continue to use Bragg’s proprietary PAM platform until May 31, 2026. The … Continue reading →

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has raided three locations, seizing 231 illegal gambling machines and over $157,000 in illegal gambling proceeds in Lake County. Conducted under the code name ‘Calvin Coolidge,’ the FGCC operation targeted three locations believed to … Continue reading →

A bill in Mississippi seeks to ban all online sweepstakes casinos, with felony penalties of up to $100,000 fine, 10 years in prison, and asset forfeiture. Mississippi’s Senate Bill 2104 aims to amend official state law to includes “any online, … Continue reading →

Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada said on Thursday (January 8) that her gambling tax reform bill, the FAIR BET Act, is picking up steam, after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole signed on as a co-sponsor. In a post on … Continue reading →

Thirty Congress members have supported a bill that would prevent federal officials and political employees from using prediction markets that could be influenced by insider information. After an anonymous Polymarket user cashed out with over $400,000 on a trade related … Continue reading →

Tennessee has sent three cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, demanding an immediate end to operations. Three major prediction markets have been instructed to cease operations in Tennessee, after the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent cease-and-desist letters … Continue reading →