US soldier charged for using insider info on Maduro raid bets
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. special forces soldier, on April 23, 2026, for using insider information to make bets on Maduro’s...
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Oklahoma Senate rejects sports betting legalization bill
House Bill 1047, which aimed to legalize online and retail sports betting in Oklahoma, was rejected by the Senate on April 22, 2026, by a 27-21 vote.Despite having tribal...
Democratic candidate offers 10% iGaming and predictions tax
Rahm Emanuel, the previous Mayor of Chicago and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, has introduced a proposal to add a 10% federal tax on iGaming and prediction markets, which is...
Kalshi hit with $5M fine in Ohio for illegal betting activity
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has issued a $5 million civil fine to prediction markets operator Kalshi, accusing the platform of offering unlicensed sports betting in...
Lawmakers overrule Gov. Beshear’s betting reform veto
Lawmakers in Kentucky have overruled Governor Beshear's veto on the betting reform bill (HB904) and have sent it to the Secretary of State's office, where it will become law....
Governor Beshear vetoes Kentucky betting reform bill
The Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, has vetoed House Bill 904, which aimed to introduce new rules for gambling, sports betting, and horse racing and was previously passed...
Washington to legalize iGaming and ban sweepstakes
Councilmember Wendell Felder has introduced the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act 2026 to create a legal licensing system for online casinos and, at the same time,...
Trump posts controversial UFC promo with Stake logo
President Donald Trump has shared a UFC-themed promo on his Truth Social platform, where the logo of crypto gambling operator Stake was clearly visible, despite the platform...
Tony Evers approves bill to legalize online sports betting
Tony Evers, the Governor of Wisconsin, has signed legislation to legalize online sports betting, making Wisconsin the 33rd U.S. state to allow online bets.Evers signed...
