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The Wisconsin Senate voted to approve a bill to legalize mobile sports betting through tribal casinos. While many lawmakers remain concerned about the potential impact, they also acknowledged that mobile betting is already taking place in the state.

Nebraska casinos have been a signature-gathering effort to allow voters to decide on legalizing mobile sports betting. The move comes after Nebraska lawmakers failed to act, largely removing them from the process of creating a legal framework.

Iran’s sports minister confirmed that its men’s national soccer team will skip the 2026 World Cup this summer. The decision is a result of the country’s ongoing military conflict with the US, which is spreading fast.

A new bill in Massachusetts proposes new regulations to curb problem betting. It proposes new regulations that limit bet types, wager amounts, and raise the operator tax rate 155%. It has passed its first committee, but still faces long odds.

CASPR has released report cards for gambling safety in all 50 states, grading each on a scale of 1-100. The research center graded each market on the types of betting available and the responsible gaming protocols in place.

A federal judge has ruled that Kalshi must abide by Ohio’s sports betting laws. She rejected Kalshi’s argument that they are offering “swaps.” The ruling means the operator will need to acquire a sportsbook license for its prediction platform.

The Minnesota Senate is reviewing a bill to legalize online sports betting while protecting bettors. It would allow for 11 mobile sportsbooks, with tax revenue from the industry being used to support the state’s charitable gaming and horse racing industries.

The Michigan AG has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging it is illegally offering gambling through sports prediction markets. It asks the court to grant it the power to ban Kalshi from offering sports markets in the state.

Nigeria and DR Congo continue to wait for a ruling from FIFA, determining which team will advance to the intercontinental playoffs. While FIFA released a schedule that included Congo, officials in Nigeria confirmed no official decision has been made.

Several World Cup host sites in the US are demanding answers on delayed security funds from DHS. Leaders from Foxborough, New Jersey, and Miami have warned they may need to forfeit hosting duties if the funds aren’t delivered soon.