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Nevada Lawmakers Introduce Federal Bill Targeting Sports Event Prediction Markets

A bipartisan House bill from Nevada lawmakers would bar federally regulated exchanges from offering sports betting and casino-style contracts while preserving state and tribal gaming authority.

Posted on: July 28, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

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IRS Hearing Puts Focus on 90% Gambling Loss Rule for 2026 Tax Year

An IRS hearing on the new 90% gambling loss deduction cap drew criticism from lawmakers, tax professionals and gamblers who said the rule could create taxable phantom income in 2026.

Posted on: July 28, 2026 | | Joe Boozell

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Caesars Wants to Bring Its Online Casinos to Maine Through Tribal Partnerships

Caesars is preparing to bring online casinos to Maine through tribal partnerships as regulators work toward the state’s first iGaming launch.

Posted on: June 26, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruled Illegal: What Players Need To Know About Their Options

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled skill games are illegal slot machines. Find out what the decision means for players, businesses, and legal online casino alternatives.

Posted on: June 18, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

Polymarket Sues Minnesota Over Prediction Market Ban

Polymarket joins CFTC and Kalshi in suing Minnesota over its sweeping prediction market ban. The lawsuit challenges federal preemption and First Amendment violations before the August 1 rollout.

Posted on: June 5, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Tennessee Bans Sweepstakes Casinos, Goes After Prediction Markets

Tennessee bans sweepstakes casinos under SB 2136 and criminalizes prediction market manipulation with SB 1992. Here’s what the new laws mean.

Posted on: May 27, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Oklahoma Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos After Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto

Oklahoma lawmakers overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto to officially ban sweepstakes casinos statewide starting November 2026.

Posted on: May 19, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Governor Stitt Vetoes Oklahoma Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill

Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Oklahoma’s sweepstakes casino ban bill, keeping dual-currency gaming legal for now ahead of a possible override vote.

Posted on: May 15, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Minnesota Wants To Ban Prediction Market

Minnesota lawmakers advance SF 4760, a public safety bill that would ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Fanatics Markets. Here’s what the proposal includes and what happens next.

Posted on: May 14, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Move To Tax Prediction Markets

Pennsylvania lawmakers propose strict regulation for prediction markets under HB 2497, including a $1M license fee, 20% tax, and new compliance rules.

Posted on: May 13, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe