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News Ohio Prediction Markets Put Democrats Ahead as Kalshi Faces State Scrutiny

Prediction markets are giving Ohio Democrats a slight edge in major 2026 races, even as Kalshi remains in a legal dispute with state regulators and lawmakers consider new restrictions.

Joe Boozell • 6 minutes ago

News Michigan Online Casino Revenue Reaches $303 Million in August, Extending $300M Streak

Michigan’s online casino market generated just over $303 million in August, the sixth straight month above $300 million, while producing $61.2 million in state tax revenue.

Joe Boozell • 36 minutes ago

News Kalshi Issues Lifetime Ban to George Santos, Suspends 3 Candidates for Betting on Own Races

Kalshi said former Rep. George Santos manipulated contract prices and imposed its first lifetime ban, while also penalizing three candidates for wagering on their own campaigns.

Joe Boozell • 1 hours ago

News Premises Liability Suit Filed Over Alleged Slip and Fall at Hard Rock Hollywood

A Broward County lawsuit alleges a worker slipped on liquid near the sportsbook area at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood after a concert crowd exited Hard Rock Live.

Joe Boozell • 1 hours ago

News House Panel Advances Bill to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction

A House tax-writing committee approved legislation to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses, sending the measure to the full House ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 deadline.

Joe Boozell • 2 hours ago

News Texas Senators Hear Calls to Geofence Prediction Markets as Kalshi Warns of Offshore Shift

Texas lawmakers heard sharply different views on whether prediction markets are distinct from sports betting, with the AGA urging litigation and geofencing and Kalshi warning bans would drive users offshore.

Joe Boozell • 2 hours ago

News Missouri AG Sends Cease-and-desist Letters to 6 Prediction Market Operators Over Sports Event Contracts

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says six prediction market operators must stop offering sports event contracts in the state unless they obtain gaming licenses.

Joe Boozell • 3 hours ago

News Baltimore Suits and NYC Probe Add New Pressure on Prediction Market Operators

Municipal lawsuits in Baltimore and a New York City Council investigation are expanding the legal risks for prediction market operators beyond the federal preemption fight.

Joe Boozell • 3 hours ago