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.
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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.
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.
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.
Scandal
Miami jail officer, 24, charged over gambling & K2 drug ring
A Miami-Dade corrections officer faces federal charges over an alleged inmate gambling & drug smuggling ring.
Regulation
DraftKings denies targeting addicts as Maine & Massachusetts watch
Maine's gambling regulator says it is monitoring DraftKings' AI use but has no rules on it yet.
Business
Polymarket traders can now lock themselves out for life
Polymarket has launched deposit limits, self-exclusion options & a Trust & Safety Center for traders.
Markets
Sports bettors post worst Polymarket win rate at 25.1%
Galaxy Research finds most Polymarket retail traders lose money while bots rake in profit.
Business
Tunica-Biloxi tribe launches Kalshi prediction app
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is launching a Kalshi-powered prediction market app called SaltTrade Derivatives.
Business
MGM & Caesars shun prediction markets to protect casino licences
MGM & Caesars are staying out of prediction markets over fears it could cost them their Nevada casino licences.
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