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Doherty Silenced by Casino Contract
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

YouTuber Fooled by Crypto Casino Who Paid Him to Be Quiet

Doherty evidently agreed to a deal without the company without realizing they intended to enforce their stipulations, which prevent him from posting online.
Industry
Feds Sanction Mexican Casino-Linked Racetrack
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

U.S. Feds Sanction Mexican Cartel Casino-Linked Racetrack

The Treasury Department claimed that Club La Molienda operated a betting ring in collaboration with Casino Centenario, a casino in Nuevo Laredo.
Industry
Photo by Alejandro Escamilla alejandroescamilla, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

NBA, WNBA, NCPG Launch New Responsible Gambling Campaign

The NBA and WNBA have partnered with the NCPG to launch a responsible gambling campaign. It will address sportsbooks and prediction markets, and focus on young bettors. It aims to raise awareness of problem gambling and promote healthy betting habits.
Responsible Gambling
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.
Legal
Metallica frontman James Hetfield singing and playing guitar on stage during a 2014 concert
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Metallica Returns to Sphere for Weekend Three in Las Vegas

Metallica plays sold-out Sphere shows October 15 and 17, while Las Vegas Takeover fan events bring a Venetian pop-up, cigar happy hours, and a blood drive.
Las Vegas
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.
Legal
New York Proposes Gambling Reforms
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Votes to Ban AI-Tailored Betting Promotions

Both proposals are now up for a 60-day public comment period, after which they may return to the Commission for a final decisive vote.
Industry
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.
Legal
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.
Legal
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.
Legal