Tag Archives: Enforcement

Federal agencies join Kalshi lawsuit challenging Rhode Island prediction market enforcement authority

Federal agencies join Kalshi lawsuit challenging Rhode Island prediction market enforcement authority Suswati Basu     The federal government has stepped into Kalshi’s legal fight with Rhode Island, arguing the state cannot use its gambling laws to restrict federally regulated prediction market contracts. The move widens the dispute over who controls event-based financial products tied … Continue reading Federal agencies join Kalshi lawsuit challenging Rhode Island prediction market enforcement authority

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future Suswati Basu     Pennsylvania’s highest court has handed down what could prove to be the most significant gambling decision in the Commonwealth since casino gaming was legalized. In a June 15, 2026, opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called skill-game machines are … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future

CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy

CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy Suswati Basu     The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Gemini Trust Company are now jointly asking a federal court to unwind key parts of a 2025 consent order tied to a yearslong enforcement fight over Bitcoin futures products. A filing submitted Wednesday (May … Continue reading CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy

Democratic senators question CFTC staffing cuts in Chicago enforcement office

Democratic senators question CFTC staffing cuts in Chicago enforcement office Suswati Basu     Five Democratic senators are demanding clarity from the nation’s top derivatives regulator after learning that its Chicago enforcement team may have been dramatically reduced. In a letter issued Thursday (February 26) to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig, Sens. Richard … Continue reading Democratic senators question CFTC staffing cuts in Chicago enforcement office

Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions

Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions Suswati Basu     Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is pushing to tighten oversight of prediction markets, rolling out a bill that would block anyone under 21 from using the platforms or seeing ads aimed at them. The proposal lands as state regulators are already … Continue reading Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions

Florida Gaming Control Commission intensifies illegal gambling enforcement efforts

Florida Gaming Control Commission intensifies illegal gambling enforcement efforts Sophie Atkinson     The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) says it is doubling down on illegal gambling, as it seizes 6,725 illegal slot machines. The enforcement is a collective effort from 2025, with a total of $ 14,474,336 having been seized in actions against illegal … Continue reading Florida Gaming Control Commission intensifies illegal gambling enforcement efforts

EPA boosts enforcement efforts the final year of the Biden administration

The EPA said it concluded more than 1,850 civil cases, a 3.4% increase over 2023. BY Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enhanced enforcement efforts this year, doubling financial penalties issued to polluters and issuing the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, the agency said in a report Thursday. The EPA said it concluded more than … Continue reading EPA boosts enforcement efforts the final year of the Biden administration

Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement

Trump’s Truth Social reportedly lost two critical executives The departures came shortly after the app’s iOS launch. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic   Dado Ruvic / reuters Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social may have lost its best chance at success. According to Reuters, two executives seen as critical to the platform’s success, chief technology officer Josh … Continue reading Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement

Next on Live with Search Engine Land: CCPA Enforcement Has Arrived, What Marketers Need to Know

The California Attorney General estimates compliance costs could reach $55 billion. Kathy Bushman on June 29, 2020 On Thursday, July 2, Search Engine Land contributing editor, Greg Sterling, will host a discussion about, who CCPA applies to, basic compliance rules (and penalties) and how software can help manage CCPA’s reporting requirements. The California Consumer Privacy … Continue reading Next on Live with Search Engine Land: CCPA Enforcement Has Arrived, What Marketers Need to Know