UFC CEO Dana White presses Trump again over controversial federal gambling tax limits Suswati Basu Dana White is pushing President Donald Trump to revisit a gambling tax provision tucked inside the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” adding another high-profile voice to a growing bipartisan campaign in Washington. In a May 11, … Continue reading UFC CEO Dana White presses Trump again over controversial federal gambling tax limits
CFTC defends prediction markets authority against mounting state gambling challenges Suswati Basu The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is pressing a federal appeals court to reaffirm that prediction markets fall under federal supervision instead of state gambling enforcement. In a brief filed Tuesday (May 12) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … Continue reading CFTC defends prediction markets authority against mounting state gambling challenges
New Mexico tribes challenge Kalshi sports contracts over alleged illegal gambling Suswati Basu Four New Mexico tribes are taking prediction market company Kalshi to federal court, arguing that its sports contracts amount to illegal online sports betting conducted on tribal lands without approval from tribal regulators. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, Pueblo of Isleta, … Continue reading New Mexico tribes challenge Kalshi sports contracts over alleged illegal gambling
Honolulu police raid Kalihi illegal gambling room, arrest two suspects, seizing machines Suswati Basu Honolulu police arrested two people and seized gambling machines, drugs, and cash during a raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation in Kalihi last week, according to the Honolulu Police Department. The raid happened Thursday, May 7, around 7:30 … Continue reading Honolulu police raid Kalihi illegal gambling room, arrest two suspects, seizing machines
Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch Paul McNally Alberta is moving closer to the launch of its regulated online gambling market after provincial regulators approved 28 operators to enter the province ahead of the July 13 opening date. An updated list released by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & … Continue reading Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch
Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators Paul McNally Alberta is moving ahead with plans to expand online gambling, a shift that is already raising concern among some First Nations leaders who rely heavily on revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos. The province is aiming to launch its new iGaming system … Continue reading Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators
New Jersey man files class action over alleged illegal gambling scheme Paul McNally A New Jersey man has gone to court with a wide-ranging class action that takes aim at a major online gaming site and several well-known entertainers, accusing them of running what he describes as an illegal gambling operation with ties … Continue reading New Jersey Man Files Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Scheme
Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025 Suswati Basu Online gambling ads faced a tougher year in 2025 as Google stepped up enforcement across its network. The company says it blocked or removed 270.7 million gambling and gaming ads for breaking policy rules, putting the sector among the … Continue reading Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025
Evoke takeover talks by Bally’s Intralot confirm pressure on gambling group finances Suswati Basu Evoke has confirmed it is talking with Bally’s Intralot S.A. about a possible takeover, ending days of market chatter around the debt-laden betting group that owns William Hill and 888. The London-listed company said the early-stage approach values the … Continue reading Evoke takeover talks by Bally’s Intralot confirm pressure on gambling group finances
DraftKings Alberta entry signals Canada gambling market legal shift ahead Suswati Basu DraftKings is lining up for Alberta, and the timing says as much as the announcement itself. The company disclosed on Thursday (April 16) that it plans to bring its sportsbook and casino products to the province, subject to licensing. Alberta is … Continue reading DraftKings Alberta entry signals Canada gambling market legal shift ahead
