Regulation
US sanctions cartel racetrack tied to casino torture claims
The US Treasury has sanctioned a Mexican racetrack allegedly run by a drug cartel that took bets through a nearby casino.
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Betting news from the United States: the states, the regulators, the courts & the operators, every story with its sources.
Regulation
DraftKings, FanDuel & 7 others face New York AI ad ban
New York regulators have voted to advance rules barring sportsbooks from using AI to personalise promotions & wagering tips.
Regulation
Wyoming lawmakers propose felony ban on online sweepstakes games
Wyoming's gaming committee has unanimously backed a bill making online sweepstakes games a felony.
Courts
Mexican football body sues Kalshi in US court
Mexico's football federation has filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi in a US federal court.
Regulation
Pennsylvania skill games face raids from 14 October after court ruling
Pennsylvania businesses still running skill games risk raids & prosecution from 14 October.
Regulation
Fantasy loophole beats 15-state ban on college player bets
A fantasy-sports loophole lets bettors wager on individual college athletes despite bans in 15 states.
Markets
$900k+ wagered on Polymarket murder trials sparks jury fears
Six-figure sums wagered on murder trials on Polymarket are fuelling fears jurors could be influenced or even bet on their own verdicts.
Markets
60% of US voters oppose election betting, Reuters/Ipsos finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of US voters oppose betting on elections, with Democrats more opposed than Republicans.
Regulation
7% of Colorado sports bettors show serious gambling problems
A UNLV study finds 7% of Colorado sports bettors show signs of serious gambling problems.
Scandal
NC House front-runner’s rental tied to illegal gambling den
A North Carolina House candidate's rental property is reportedly running an illegal gambling den.
Regulation
New York sportsbooks face human check-in rule for at-risk bettors
New York regulators have advanced proposals to limit AI-driven betting prompts & require human outreach to at-risk gamblers.
Regulation
US gamblers face tax bill even when they break even
Nevada lawmakers are pushing Congress to restore the full gambling loss tax deduction.
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