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 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
Minnesota lawmakers push felony ban on prediction market betting platforms Suswati Basu Minnesota lawmakers from both parties are moving ahead with a bill that would outlaw most forms of betting on prediction markets, adding steep criminal penalties for companies and individuals tied to the fast-growing space. Originally filed on March 17, Senate Bill … Continue reading Minnesota lawmakers push felony ban on prediction market betting platforms
Kalshi seeks preliminary injunction as tribes oppose Arizona betting crackdown Suswati Basu Kalshi is asking a federal judge in Arizona to step in and halt state enforcement actions targeting its event-based trading platform. The move ramps up a growing legal fight over whether Kalshi’s contracts should be treated as legitimate financial products or … Continue reading Kalshi seeks preliminary injunction as tribes oppose Arizona betting crackdown
Tribal sportsbooks see surge in betting as kiosks dominate activity Suswati Basu Sports betting inside tribal casinos across North America is rising quickly, with more than 10 million wagers placed through tribal sportsbook networks during 2025, according to the 2026 Kambi Tribal Sports Betting Report. The figures show tribal operators carving out a … Continue reading Tribal sportsbooks see surge in betting as kiosks dominate activity
Prediction market ads surge as March Madness betting hits record levels Suswati Basu Legal sports wagering in the United States keeps expanding as the NCAA basketball tournaments approach, but the industry’s main trade group says a new wave of prediction market advertising could complicate oversight and weaken consumer protections. Fresh estimates from the … Continue reading Prediction market ads surge as March Madness betting hits record levels
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 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
Oregon class action lawsuit targets Kalshi over alleged illegal sports betting platform operations Suswati Basu Prediction market company Kalshi is now battling a string of class action lawsuits that accuse it of operating what amounts to unlicensed sports betting. The cases, filed in several states, argue that the company’s online trading platform crosses … Continue reading Oregon class action lawsuit targets Kalshi over alleged illegal sports betting platform operations
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
