Ambrosia Sky’s final act lands on August 6 It’ll come as a free update for players who own the game already. By Cheyenne MacDonald June 7, 2026 Soft Rains The second — and final — act of the indie sci-fi “clean-’em-up” Ambrosia Sky will be here this summer. During the Story-Rich Showcase this weekend at … Continue reading Ambrosia Sky’s final act lands on August 6
Federal agencies seek injunction against Rhode Island event contract restrictions Suswati Basu The United States and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have asked a federal judge to block Rhode Island from enforcing state law against federally regulated event contracts, deepening a growing legal battle over the regulation of prediction markets. In a … Continue reading Federal agencies seek injunction against Rhode Island event contract restrictions
Tribal coalition urges appeals court to reject Kalshi betting theory challenge in Tennessee Suswati Basu A coalition of tribal organizations and federally recognized tribes is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that temporarily blocked Tennessee from enforcing its sports wagering laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The filing, submitted Tuesday … Continue reading Tribal coalition urges appeals court to reject Kalshi betting theory challenge in Tennessee
Sporttrade applies with the CFTC to become a registered exchange Ross Kilvington Suswati Basu Philadelphia-based financial technology company Sporttrade have recently announced that they will apply for federal exchange and clearing registration, according to a press release on Wednesday. The company have announced submission of Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing … Continue reading Sporttrade applies with the CFTC to become a registered exchange
NCAA has its prop bet ban request sunk by Missouri watchdog Joel Loynds Missouri gambling regulators have rejected the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) request to block prop bets on college games. With months of fiascos surrounding the style of betting and college-level games, it comes as a surprise that the ban wasn’t … Continue reading NCAA has its prop bet ban request sunk by Missouri watchdog
The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta The FTC’s appeal is bad news for Mark Zuckerberg, who has spent the last year cozying up to Trump. Karissa Bell Wed, January 21, 2026 US President Donald Trump speaks with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he hosts a dinner for … Continue reading The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta
January 19, 2026 Las Vegas’s Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Is the future of concert venues more spheres? It seems so. Following on the success of Sphere in Las Vegas, plans are underway to bring a smaller-scale version to the National Harbor in Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Wes … Continue reading Las Vegas’s Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location
SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana Rachael Davies Suswati Basu The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is urging Indiana lawmakers to rethink a sweepstakes ban, pushing instead for regulation. Testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 was heard on January 5, sparking a new push from the SGLA … Continue reading SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana
Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks? Suswati Basu It’s a question increasingly asked by regulators, researchers, and the guardians of vulnerable players, and one that’s becoming harder for the games industry to ignore. To understand why loot boxes are testing their legally set limits and, at times, crossing … Continue reading Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks?
The update to core privacy frameworks will help advertisers stay compliant and prepare for the next wave of state privacy laws. Constantine von Hoffman on October 23, 2025 The IAB Tech Lab has announced two major developments aimed at strengthening privacy and transparency across the digital advertising ecosystem: a new update to the Global … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab pushes privacy standards forward with GPP and DDRF updates
