Regulation
CFTC orders prediction markets to unblock states in 30 days
The CFTC has told prediction markets to stop geofencing states or explain why within 30 days.
State · United States
Nevada
Every InfoBets story about betting in Nevada, United States: the regulator, the courts, tax & the operators, newest first, each with its sources.
Courts
Kalshi loses Nevada rehearing, has 90 days for Supreme Court bid
Kalshi's bid to overturn a Nevada sports-contract ban fails again, with 90 days to try the Supreme Court.
Courts
Kalshi’s second court loss in two days hits 9 states
A US appeals court has refused to rehear Kalshi's case, letting nine states enforce gambling laws against it.
Business
Palms casino pays out another huge baccarat jackpot
Two players at the Palms Casino Resort split a $1.15m baccarat progressive jackpot on the same hand.
Business
Sahara becomes first Las Vegas Strip casino to take crypto chips
Sahara is the first Las Vegas Strip casino letting players swap crypto for chips & tickets.
Business
Dana White wins $1m baccarat hand at Park MGM, reveals second one
UFC boss Dana White won a $1m baccarat hand at Park MGM, then revealed an earlier $1m bet at the Bellagio.
Business
Oyo Las Vegas halts alcohol sales for second time in a year
Oyo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has stopped selling alcohol for the second time in 12 months.
Business
Wynn, banned from Nevada gaming, draws 600 to Golden Nugget talk
Steve Wynn, barred from Nevada's gaming industry, returned to the Golden Nugget more than eight years after his departure.
Courts
Poker pro who wagered $148m may dodge prison
Prosecutors & defence lawyers both want probation, not prison, for poker pro turned illegal bookmaker Damien LeForbes.
Regulation
Dreitzer: sports event contracts are gambling by another name
Nevada's top gaming regulator says sports event contracts are just sports bets by another name.
Business
Venetian becomes first Strip casino to mandate slide dealing
The Venetian has made slide dealing mandatory across its poker room to stop hidden cameras catching players' cards.
Regulation
Tribal & Nevada regulators reject Kalshi’s ‘innovation’ defence
Tribal-gaming lobbyists & Nevada's gaming board say Kalshi's sports-event contracts are illegal sportsbooks dressed up as innovation.