Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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.
Prediction Markets Retreat From Michigan, Connecticut, Missouri Amid Legal Pressure
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Prediction Markets Retreat From Michigan, Connecticut, Missouri Amid Legal Pressure

Prediction market operators are withdrawing or restricting sports contracts in three states amid lawsuits and regulatory enforcement.
Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings Over Prediction Markets, DFS in Florida
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings Over Prediction Markets, DFS in Florida

The Seminole Tribe is suing DraftKings over its Florida prediction market and DFS offerings, seeking an injunction and profits.
Pennsylvania, Wyoming Advance Proposals to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania, Wyoming Advance Proposals to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Pennsylvania and Wyoming are pursuing legislation to target sweepstakes casinos, as more states move to restrict dual-currency gaming platforms.
Lawmakers Demand FanDuel Release Celebrity Videos Sent to VIP Bettors
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Lawmakers Demand FanDuel Release Celebrity Videos Sent to VIP Bettors

Three lawmakers are demanding more answers from FanDuel over personalized celebrity videos sent to members of its VIP program.
NFL Backs New Jersey in Supreme Court Fight Over Prediction Markets
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL Backs New Jersey in Supreme Court Fight Over Prediction Markets

The NFL is siding with New Jersey in its Supreme Court battle over the legality of sports prediction market contracts.
Michigan Orders 33 Offshore Gambling Operators to Cease Operations
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Michigan Orders 33 Offshore Gambling Operators to Cease Operations

Michigan regulators are targeting 33 offshore gambling platforms as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling.
Wooden tiles spelling legal penalty beside a gavel, representing the AGCO's C$200,000 fine against theScore Bet
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

theScore Bet Hit With C$200K Fine Over Cash-Out Offers

Ontario's AGCO issued its maximum C$200,000 penalty to theScore Bet after two cash-out offers, including one worth C$380,000, went unhonored.
Connecticut Says Prediction Market Platforms Are Leaving After Cease-and-Desist Orders
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Connecticut Says Prediction Market Platforms Are Leaving After Cease-and-Desist Orders

Connecticut says prediction market operators are leaving the state following cease-and-desist notices over sports event contracts.
Pennsylvania Player Loses $25K on Kalshi Despite Gambling Self-Exclusion
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania Player Loses $25K on Kalshi Despite Gambling Self-Exclusion

A self-excluded Pennsylvania player lost more than $25,000 after gaining access to prediction market platform Kalshi.