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CFTC Proposes New Prediction Market Rules to the White House Amid Jurisdiction Battles
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

CFTC Proposes New Prediction Market Rules to the White House Amid Jurisdiction Battles

The CFTC has proposed two rules to the White House that could reshape the regulatory treatment of prediction market contracts.
Legal
Iowa Casino Unveils Astronaut Exhibit
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Cedar Crossing Casino Unveils Astronaut Exhibit & Entertainment

The casino’s leadership said that they hoped the complex would be viewed as more than just a destination with slot machines and table games.
Industry
Close-up of a gold roulette wheel with red and black numbered pockets, illustrating Nevada's August gaming win
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Casinos Win $1.27B in August, but Tax Fees Drop

Nevada's statewide gaming win rose 3.14% to $1.27 billion in August, yet September percentage fee collections fell 5.98% as Las Vegas visitation slipped.
Las Vegas
Casino Mogul Sues Mamdani's Tax
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Mogul Leads Lawsuit Against Mamdani’s New York Tax

The tax applies a recurring surcharge to homes worth more than $5 million and co-ops and condominiums believed to be worth more than $1 million.
Industry
NCPG Executive Director Resigns Following Kalshi Partnership Fallout
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NCPG Executive Director Resigns Following Kalshi Partnership Fallout

Heather Maurer is stepping down as NCPG executive director following member departures tied to its Kalshi partnership.
Industry
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Bettors Are Being Forgotten In Battle Over Sports Contracts

The fight over sports prediction markets may be ultimately decided in the coming months as SCOTUS prepares to review the issue. While both sides highlight problem gambling concerns, neither has shown that they can actually solve the issue.
Responsible Gambling
Michigan Regulators Review AI, VIP Concerns Raised in DraftKings Reports
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Michigan Regulators To Review Concerns Raised in DraftKings AI Reports

Michigan regulators are reviewing player-protection concerns raised in recent reports about DraftKings.
Legal
Caesars, MGM Not Going After Prediction Markets
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Caesars, MGM Not Interested in Joining Prediction Markets

CEOs of both companies this week made it clear that they would keep the bubbling industry at arm’s reach, continuing with their typical gaming offerings.
Industry
Red and green candlestick trading charts on a dark screen, representing the prediction markets industry
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Casino CEOs, Nevada Say Prediction Markets Are Sportsbooks

At G2E, MGM and Caesars CEOs joined Nevada regulators in saying prediction markets are sportsbooks that need state licenses, as the legal fight heats up.
Las Vegas
Caesars Palace hotel towers lit up at night on the Las Vegas Strip, seen across the Bellagio lake
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

G2E 2026: Casino CEOs Weigh Vegas Pricing, Deals and Asia

Caesars, MGM and Wynn CEOs took the G2E 2026 stage to address Las Vegas pricing, visitation trends, major takeover deals and MGM's $10 billion Osaka resort.
Las Vegas