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
Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order blocking state workers from using confidential government information to make money on prediction markets, calling the practice a threat to public trust. The order was signed on Wednesday (April … Continue reading Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers
Harrah’s Oklahoma opens as Caesars enters state with new casino Suswati Basu Harrah’s Oklahoma is now open in Chandler, making this Caesars Entertainment’s first managed casino in the state and adding a new gaming destination through its partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. The doors officially opened Thursday (April 9) with a … Continue reading Harrah’s Oklahoma opens as Caesars enters state with new casino
BetMGM phases out credit cards after fraud probe in Pennsylvania state Suswati Basu Regulators in Pennsylvania have signed off on a settlement with BetMGM after uncovering a series of fraud-related failures tied to how the company verified its customers. The agreement, approved March 25, comes with financial penalties and the removal of credit … Continue reading BetMGM phases out credit cards after fraud probe in Pennsylvania state
March 19, 2026 Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states BY Kristin Toussaint People who live and work in Washington state don’t currently pay any income tax. But in a few years, a small group of residents will be subject to one: Washington … Continue reading Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states
Catawba Nation announces it has filed for state recognition in North Carolina, with a casino soon to open Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The Catawba Nation Chief, Brian Harris, has taken to social media to share the latest vision for the federally recognized tribe in South Carolina. Harris starts by sharing … Continue reading Catawba Nation announces it has filed for state recognition in North Carolina, with a casino soon to open
Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Maryland has become the latest state to warn licensees about offering prediction markets, as it joins a growing list of state regulators. On Wednesday (November 19), the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission sent a notification to its … Continue reading Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets
July 19, 2025 How the Golden State Valkyries became the WNBA’s breakout expansion team BY Robert Safian The week of the WNBA All-Star Game, Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, shares how the team has quickly built a brand identity in its first year in the league—breaking season ticket records, surpassing expectations on and … Continue reading How the Golden State Valkyries became the WNBA’s breakout expansion team
July 11, 2025 State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown BY Jennifer Mattson The State Department is set to begin firing more than 1,300 people on Friday, according to multiple sources including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, who has seen an internal memo on the matter. Secretary … Continue reading State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown
10 insights for marketing and MOps leaders from the State of Martech 2025 report There are now 15,384 tools in the martech universe, but the bigger news is how these tools impact marketing organizations. May 6, 2025 One of the things we look forward to on MarTech Day every year is the introduction … Continue reading 10 insights for marketing and MOps leaders from the State of Martech 2025 report
