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Kalshi Draws the Line as Political Candidates Try to Trade Their Own Races

Kalshi suspended several political candidates for wagering on their own elections, prompting fines, bans, and new state-level crackdowns on prediction markets.

Posted on: April 24, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Maryland Says Not Yet to Sweepstakes Casino Ban for 2026

Maryland lawmakers delay a sweepstakes casino ban until 2026, keeping social casinos legal while iGaming regulation and budget talks continue.

Posted on: April 21, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

DC Wants to Trade Your Sweepstakes for Online Casinos

Washington, D.C. lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would ban sweepstakes casinos while moving to legalize and regulate online casino gaming.

Posted on: April 16, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Virginia’s Online Casino Bills Make a Wild Comeback

SB 118 and HB 161 survived dramatic reconsideration votes in Virginia, reviving hopes for legal online casinos ahead of key legislative deadlines.

Posted on: February 20, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

New York Says “No More” to Sweepstakes Casinos—Gov. Hochul Just Signed the Ban

Governor Kathy Hochul officially signed S5935A, banning all "sweepstakes gaming" in New York. Learn what the ban entails, the penalties for operators, and the impact on players and the regulated gambling market.

Posted on: December 17, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos with AB 831: What It Means for Players & Operators

California’s new law, AB 831, signed by Governor Newsom, bans sweepstakes casinos starting January 1, 2026, closing a loophole to protect tribal gaming rights and ensure consumer safety.

Posted on: October 14, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Pennsylvania Senators Float New Skill Game Plan With Monthly Fees

Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating two competing approaches to regulating skill games — one with a flat monthly fee, another with a high tax.

Posted on: August 18, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

MGM and Caesars Expect $300M in Tax Savings Via One Big Beautiful Bill

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," is set to provide over $300 million in tax savings for casino giants like MGM and Caesars, while its controversial cap on gambling loss deductions sparks an outcry from professional gamblers.

Posted on: August 6, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Gambling Tax Showdown: FAIR BET Act Challenges Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Over Loss Deduction

Discover how the FAIR BET Act, led by Rep. Dina Titus, aims to overturn elements of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which limits gambling loss deductions.

Posted on: July 9, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

New York Retail Casino Licenses see bill speeding up the process

8 Casino Giants Compete for Downstate New York Licenses as $4.4B Market Opens Up

Eight major casino operators—including Caesars, MGM, and Hard Rock—are vying for downstate New York licenses. Here's what's next in the $4.4B market race.

Posted on: June 30, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Legislation

Kalshi Draws the Line as Political Candidates Try to Trade Their Own Races

Maryland Says Not Yet to Sweepstakes Casino Ban for 2026

DC Wants to Trade Your Sweepstakes for Online Casinos

Virginia’s Online Casino Bills Make a Wild Comeback

New York Says “No More” to Sweepstakes Casinos—Gov. Hochul Just Signed the Ban

California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos with AB 831: What It Means for Players & Operators

Pennsylvania Senators Float New Skill Game Plan With Monthly Fees

MGM and Caesars Expect $300M in Tax Savings Via One Big Beautiful Bill

Gambling Tax Showdown: FAIR BET Act Challenges Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Over Loss Deduction

8 Casino Giants Compete for Downstate New York Licenses as $4.4B Market Opens Up

FanDuel Moves Sports Event Contracts to Crypto.com Ahead of NFL Season

Delta and DraftKings Launch SkyPicks, a Free-to-Play In-Flight Sports Prediction Game

Polymarket Becomes Official New York Yankees Partner Amid Kalshi Legal Fight in New York

What America Bets On When Nobody’s Watching

Kalshi Partners With Comply to Boost Prediction Market Compliance for Financial Firms