Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Heather GartlandNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPrediction 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.

By: Richard JanvrinSeminole 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPennsylvania, 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.

By: Richard JanvrinLawmakers 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.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL 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.

By: Richard JanvrinMichigan 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.

By: Lucas DunntheScore 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.

By: Richard JanvrinConnecticut 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPennsylvania 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.