Tag Archives: Betting

Council of Europe urges FIFA to tackle betting threats before 2030 World Cup

Council of Europe urges FIFA to tackle betting threats before 2030 World Cup Suswati Basu     Betting-related threats should move to the top of football’s agenda once the 2026 FIFA World Cup ends, according to the Council of Europe. On the day of the tournament final, Secretary General Alain Berset called on FIFA to … Continue reading Council of Europe urges FIFA to tackle betting threats before 2030 World Cup →

North Carolina lawmakers approve tax overhaul affecting sports betting operators

North Carolina lawmakers approve tax overhaul affecting sports betting operators Suswati Basu     North Carolina is one step closer to changing several tax rules tied to its legal online sports betting market after lawmakers approved a wide-ranging revenue bill. Senate Bill 595, titled “Various Revenue Laws Changes,” has cleared the General Assembly and now … Continue reading North Carolina lawmakers approve tax overhaul affecting sports betting operators →

Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos

Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos The Wall Street Journal reviewed 1,105 videos along with guidance given to creators for crafting their posts. By Cheyenne MacDonald June 21, 2026   Polymarket In case you needed another reason to be wary of those videos showing people winning big on Polymarket, an investigation … Continue reading Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos →

Cayuga Nation sues Caesars over reservation sports betting revenue claims

Cayuga Nation sues Caesars over reservation sports betting revenue claims Suswati Basu     The Cayuga Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook, alleging the company accepted sports wagers from within the Nation’s reservation without authorization and in violation of federal gaming law. Court documents filed Tuesday (June 16) in the U.S. District … Continue reading Cayuga Nation sues Caesars over reservation sports betting revenue claims →

NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K

NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K Suswati Basu     Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players took part in a plan to influence the outcome of a December 2024 game against Southern Mississippi in exchange for money from outside bettors, according to an NCAA infractions decision released Thursday (June … Continue reading NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K →

New Mexico sues Kalshi as tribes escalate sports betting fight

New Mexico sues Kalshi as tribes escalate sports betting fight Suswati Basu     New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed suit against prediction market operator Kalshi, arguing the company is offering online sports betting in the state without the licenses required under New Mexico law.  The case, filed Thursday (June 4) in Santa … Continue reading New Mexico sues Kalshi as tribes escalate sports betting fight →

Bipartisan bill seeks federal gambling disorder study as betting spreads across the US

Bipartisan bill seeks federal gambling disorder study as betting spreads across the US Suswati Basu     A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants the federal government to take a much closer look at gambling addiction as online sports betting continues to spread across the United States. Reps. Dan Goldman of New York and Blake Moore … Continue reading Bipartisan bill seeks federal gambling disorder study as betting spreads across the US →

Tribal coalition urges appeals court to reject Kalshi betting theory challenge in Tennessee

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 →

Wisconsin sues prediction market platforms over alleged illegal sports betting operations

Wisconsin sues prediction market platforms over alleged illegal sports betting operations Paul McNally       Wisconsin has filed a civil complaint in Dane County Circuit Court accusing Kalshi, Robinhood, and Coinbase, along with affiliated subsidiaries, of operating what it describes as illegal sports betting through prediction markets and event contracts under state law. The … Continue reading Wisconsin sues prediction market platforms over alleged illegal sports betting operations →

Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows

Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu     Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows →