Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Limpopo Court Jails Illegal Gambling Operator for 12 Months

A Limpopo gambling operator has received a 12-month prison sentence after authorities seized 17 computers from an unlicensed internet café.
Lawmakers Demand VIP Program Details From Six Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Lawmakers Demand VIP Program Details From Six Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets

Federal lawmakers are expanding their scrutiny of gambling VIP programs to six sportsbook and prediction market operators.
NBA Partners With Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings Predictions in Major Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NBA Partners With Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings Predictions in Major Deal

The NBA is entering the prediction market space through three major partnerships and a new sports integrity agreement with the CFTC.
Underdog Sues Tennessee Over Prediction Market Gambling Restrictions
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Underdog Sues Tennessee Over Prediction Market Gambling Restrictions

Underdog is challenging Tennessee's gambling laws after receiving a cease-and-desist notice targeting its sports prediction market contracts.
CFTC Halts Novig, ProphetX Sports Prediction Market Contracts
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

CFTC Halts Novig, ProphetX Sports Prediction Market Contracts

The CFTC is targeting sports micro contracts at Novig and ProphetX amid concerns over market integrity and regulatory compliance.
NBA Restricts Player Prop Bets, but Prediction Markets Remain Unaffected
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NBA Restricts Player Prop Bets, but Prediction Markets Remain Unaffected

The NBA is tightening player prop betting restrictions at partnered sportsbooks, raising questions about prediction market oversight.
Google Bans Prediction Market Ads in Connecticut, Bringing Total to Five States
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Google Bans Prediction Market Ads in Connecticut, Bringing Total to Five States

Google has added Connecticut to its list of states where prediction market advertising is prohibited, bringing the total to five.
Crypto.com, Novig Sue Missouri Over Prediction Market Restrictions
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Crypto.com, Novig Sue Missouri Over Prediction Market Restrictions

Crypto.com and Novig are challenging Missouri's crackdown on sports event contracts through separate federal lawsuits.
Reuters Poll Finds Most Americans Oppose Election Prediction Markets

Reuters Poll Finds Most Americans Oppose Election Prediction Markets

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals bipartisan opposition to election prediction markets ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

New Zealand Names 11 Successful Online Casino Auction Bidders

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has named 11 successful online casino auction participants who secured the right to apply for 15 licences. The auction concluded on 12 October 2026, with the final price reaching NZ$15 million per licence.