Regulation
Illinois sports contract rules likely clash with federal law
A federal judge says Illinois licensing rules for sports event contracts likely clash with federal law, in a win for Kalshi & Coinbase.
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Courts
DraftKings sued over alleged AI targeting of bettors
A DraftKings customer is suing over claims the company used AI to target likely losers with more promotions.
Courts
Grand jury indicts ‘Wild Bill’ Roberts after dropped charges return
Las Vegas gambler 'Wild Bill' Roberts has been indicted over an alleged illegal sportsbook he kept running after his April arrest.
Courts
Soldier’s $409,000 Polymarket case hinges on ‘swap’ fight
The DOJ says Polymarket's binary event contracts count as swaps, defending its case against a soldier accused of insider trading on Maduro's removal.
Regulation
Kalshi joins Polymarket on Czech Republic’s banned list
The Czech Republic has ordered ISPs to block Kalshi within 15 days, following a similar ban on Polymarket in July.
Courts
Judge: Scotts Valley’s $10m casino loss self-inflicted
A federal judge says the Scotts Valley Band's $10m casino losses were self-inflicted, keeping its Vallejo site closed.
Business
Dutch regulator: influencers fake wins for illegal casinos
The Dutch gambling regulator says influencers are using fake wins to promote illegal casinos online.
Markets
Fed hold odds hit 85% on Kalshi as hike bets nearly vanish
Kalshi traders now price an 85% chance the Fed holds rates in October after a weak September jobs report.
Business
850 jobs at risk as Maverick Gaming’s Washington empire shrinks again
Bankrupt operator Maverick Gaming plans to close eight more Washington cardrooms, putting 850 jobs at risk.
Courts
Brazil court demands detail on 17 firms’ R$2.6bn health claim
A Brazilian federal judge has ordered the government to better justify its lawsuit against 17 betting operators over public health costs.
Regulation
Ireland regulator & justice ministry clash over €12m budget shortfall
Ireland's new gambling regulator says a funding shortfall will delay online casino licensing & limit enforcement against overseas operators.
Regulation
Dutch lawyer accuses regulator of dodging Meta ad fight
A Dutch lawyer says the gambling regulator has the power to stop illegal Meta gambling ads but won't use it.