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Sportsbook Veteran Joe Asher Discusses Limiting Sharp Bettors, Prediction Markets" Impact on Handle in Gambling Insider Q&A
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (1580+ words) We caught up with Asher, a long-time sports betting executive, to talk about a wide range of issues impacting the industry. Recognizing the need for an independent sportsbook in Nevada, industry veteran Joe Asher reemerged on the sports betting scene…...
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Online Sports Betting Ban, Advertising Restrictions
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (1452+ words) Three Ohio Republican lawmakers said Wednesday they will propose legislation to eliminate online sports betting across the state, a move that could cost the state more than $200 million in tax revenue for education and problem gambling services. However, state Reps....
Dissecting Judge Roth's Dissenting Opinion in Kalshi's Third Circuit Victory Over New Jersey
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (1161+ words) Roth's dissent raises questions about the congressional intent behind the Dodd-Frank reforms and a potential challenge to state-regulated gambling. The US Third Circuit Court of Appeals handed Kalshi a significant victory by ruling 2-1 to uphold a preliminary injunction barring New…...
Alabama Governor Candidate Tommy Tuberville Received Donations From Sweepstakes Operator, Florida Casino
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (714+ words) Tuberville received $40, 000 from sweepstakes operator VGW and a Florida casino as gambling interests ramp up political spending in Alabama ahead of a potential expansion push. According to campaign finance reports, U. S. Senator and candidate for Alabama Governor Tommy Tuberville has received…...
Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Bill Advances Through House Committee After Brief Hearing
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (554+ words) Oklahoma House committee advanced a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos after a brief committee hearing, keeping pace with a growing wave of state-level crackdowns in 2026. Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1589 (SB 1589), which targets sweepstakes casinos, has moved forward in the House after…...
Maine Becomes Second State in 2026 to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos as Governor Signs LD 2007
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (633+ words) Maine became the second state in 2026 to ban sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 2007. Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 2007 into law, becoming the second state in 2026 to ban sweepstakes casinos. The measure, titled "An Act Regarding the…...
Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul After Fee, Integrity Changes Amid Scrutiny
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (908+ words) Polymarket has unveiled a major upgrade to its trading infrastructure, the latest update following fee changes and integrity measures amid scrutiny of the platform. Polymarket has announced a major upgrade to its exchange infrastructure, including a new trading system, updated…...
Washington Seeks State Court Remand in Kalshi Case as Legal Split Widens
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (775+ words) Washington is seeking to return its Kalshi case to state court, following Nevada's playbook, but a recent Third Circuit ruling could complicate the outlook. Washington state has moved to remand its lawsuit against Kalshi back to state court after the…...
Nevada Court Extends Kalshi Ban, Signals Preliminary Injunction
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (864+ words) Nevada moves toward a long-term ban on Kalshi after a judge ruled its contracts are "indistinguishable" from sports betting. A Nevada state judge has extended the ban on Kalshi and signaled he will grant the Nevada Gaming Control Board's (NGCB)…...
March Madness Final, Prediction Markets Litigation Lead the Gambling Stories to Watch This Week
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (744+ words) The March Madness championship arrives as courts, lawmakers, and governors line up a busy week of developments across prediction markets, sports betting, and sweepstakes casinos. This week brings the March Madness championship, a potentially pivotal Arizona court ruling on prediction…...