Category Archives: Sports Betting Regulations

Bipartisan senators push bill to ban sports prediction markets

Bipartisan senators push bill to ban sports prediction markets Suswati Basu     A group of U.S. senators from both parties is targeting sports-related prediction markets, introducing a bipartisan bill that would outlaw the contracts altogether. The move ramps up an ongoing clash over whether these platforms function as legitimate financial tools or simply unregulated … Continue reading Bipartisan senators push bill to ban sports prediction markets

US lawmakers propose ban on death betting prediction markets

US lawmakers propose ban on death betting prediction markets Suswati Basu     Members of Congress are moving to block a controversial corner of the prediction market industry by introducing legislation that would outlaw betting contracts tied to violence or death. The proposal, called the “Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy, and Harm Betting in Event Trading … Continue reading US lawmakers propose ban on death betting prediction markets

MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal

MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal Suswati Basu     Major League Soccer has permanently banned two former players after investigators concluded they gambled on league matches and passed along insider details to other bettors. The league announced Monday (March 9) that Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah received lifetime suspensions … Continue reading MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal

Betting Council reacts as Andrew Rhodes exits UK Gambling Commission top role

Betting Council reacts as Andrew Rhodes exits UK Gambling Commission top role Suswati Basu       The Betting and Gaming Council has been among those reflecting on the departure of UK Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes, following confirmation that he will step down from the role on April 30, 2026. Reacting to the … Continue reading Betting Council reacts as Andrew Rhodes exits UK Gambling Commission top role

Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi

Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi Joel Loynds   Suswati Basu       A class action lawsuit has been filed in Alabama against Kalshi over what the plaintiffs claim is an illegal sports wagering website. Alabama is notoriously strict with its gambling laws, with it outright banned … Continue reading Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi