Advisor urges UK to pause gambling risk checks until pilot data is published Suswati Basu A policy adviser is calling on the UK government to slow down its rollout of financial risk checks for gamblers, arguing ministers are acting before the full results are available. Dr James Noyes, a senior fellow at the … Continue reading Advisor urges UK to pause gambling risk checks until pilot data is published
April 17, 2026 America’s gambling rehab crisis It’s sometime after midnight on a Monday morning when Zach unlocks his phone and starts scrolling for something to bet on. He’s 26, tucked into his childhood bed at his parents’ house in Washington, D.C. He moved back in after a stint in Las Vegas that didn’t go … Continue reading America’s gambling rehab crisis
Judge allows Arizona gambling case against Kalshi, denying preliminary injunction Suswati Basu A federal judge is letting Arizona press ahead with its gambling case against a federally regulated prediction market, rejecting an urgent bid from Kalshi to halt enforcement while the broader legal fight plays out. In an order dated Wednesday (April 8), … Continue reading Judge allows Arizona gambling case against Kalshi, denying preliminary injunction
Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law Suswati Basu Four federally recognized tribes in Maine are stepping directly into a federal lawsuit over the state’s new online gambling law, moving to defend a system that gives them exclusive access to the casino market. In a filing dated April … Continue reading Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law
New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to roll out a comprehensive plan to tighten oversight of online gambling, with a sharp focus on keeping young people off betting platforms and curbing industry practices that can fuel addiction. The … Continue reading New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access
Major drugs, cash, and gambling machines seized in Johnston County raid investigation Suswati Basu Authorities in Johnston County say a joint operation this week uncovered a large stash of drugs, illegal alcohol, cash and gambling equipment at a Benson property. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with North Carolina Alcohol … Continue reading Major drugs, cash, and gambling machines seized in Johnston County raid investigation
Florida lawmakers advance bill targeting illegal gambling properties with stronger penalties Suswati Basu Florida lawmakers have formally enrolled Senate Bill 168, a measure that expands the state’s public nuisance law to include properties used for illegal gambling and removes limits on fines tied to those violations. The bill was ordered on Tuesday (March … Continue reading Florida lawmakers advance bill targeting illegal gambling properties with stronger penalties
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan POINTS Act targeting gambling addiction treatment funding Suswati Basu A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House has rolled out new legislation designed to expand prevention, treatment and recovery services for people struggling with gambling addiction. The proposal is said to be one of the most significant … Continue reading Lawmakers introduce bipartisan POINTS Act targeting gambling addiction treatment funding
Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents Suswati Basu The City of Baltimore has launched a wide-ranging lawsuit against several companies behind popular online “social casino” platforms or sweepstakes, accusing them of operating illegal gambling businesses that pull in money from local residents while presenting themselves as harmless entertainment. … Continue reading Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents
Former Home Depot employee sentenced for $4M gift card theft to fund gambling habit Suswati Basu A former Home Depot employee is headed to federal prison after prosecutors say she orchestrated a multimillion-dollar gift card scheme and spent most of the money on gambling. Federal authorities in Atlanta say 53-year-old Felecia Ingram used … Continue reading Former Home Depot employee sentenced for $4M gift card theft to fund gambling habit
