Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Poker chips, cash, and playing cards representing the high-stakes Singapore poker game targeted in the robbery
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

6 Malaysian Men Jailed for $4.9M Singapore Poker Robbery

A Singapore court sentenced six Malaysian men for a 2024 armed robbery that stole $4.9M in cash, crypto, and luxury watches from a poker game.
Robinhood to Stop Offering Sports Prediction Markets in Michigan
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Robinhood to Stop Offering Sports Prediction Markets in Michigan

Robinhood will pause sports prediction markets in Michigan while its legal challenge over state regulatory authority continues.
Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets

Kalshi must block Michigan users from its sports prediction markets under a new preliminary injunction.
Close‑up of a clipboard with a paper labeled “Penalty,” metallic pen, eyeglasses, calculator, and colorful background symbolizing financial or legal fines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FINTRAC Fines New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Gaming Bodies

FINTRAC fined New Brunswick Lotteries and Nova Scotia Gaming a combined C$631,538 for failing to report suspicious gambling transactions.
Congress Demands More Answers From FanDuel Over VIP Program
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Congress Demands More Answers From FanDuel Over VIP Program

Congress is pressing FanDuel for more answers about its VIP program after criticizing the company's initial response.
Kalshi, CEO Donated $12K to Texas AG Ken Paxton Amid Prediction Market Scrutiny
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kalshi, CEO Donated $12K to Texas AG Ken Paxton Amid Prediction Market Scrutiny

Kalshi and its CEO donated $12,000 to Texas AG Ken Paxton as other states pushed back against prediction markets.
Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Leaders Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Sovereignty
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Leaders Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Sovereignty

Oklahoma tribal gaming leaders warn prediction markets could threaten tribal sovereignty and gaming protections.
New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Decide Kalshi Prediction Market Dispute
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Decide Kalshi Prediction Market Dispute

New Jersey wants the Supreme Court to settle a growing legal divide over whether states can apply their gambling laws to Kalshi's sports event contracts.
Canadian Regulators Say Sports Prediction Markets Aren't Securities or Derivatives
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Canadian Regulators Say Sports Prediction Markets Aren't Securities or Derivatives

Canadian securities regulators have clarified that sports and entertainment event contracts fall outside the country's securities and derivatives framework.
MLBPA Open to Banning Players From Sportsbook VIP Marketing Campaigns
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

MLBPA Open to Banning Players From Sportsbook VIP Marketing Campaigns

The MLBPA says it is open to restricting players from personalized sportsbook VIP marketing campaigns following congressional scrutiny involving Bryce Harper.