Massachusetts judge allows state regulators to ban Kalshi
Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has granted Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, allowing...
USA
CFTC head commits to focus on crypto and prediction markets
On January 20, 2026, the CFTC’s chairman, Michael Selig, announced that the regulator will “future-proof” itself to better navigate new financial technologies like...
FanDuel Predicts launches in all 50 US states
FanDuel has introduced its sports prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts, nationwide, adding 13 new states where sports-related event contracts will be available.
...
Nevada regulator files complaint against Polymarket
On January 16, 2026, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced it would file a civil enforcement action against Blockratize, which is the owner of prediction markets...
Nebraska operators seek to legalize online sports betting
On January 16, 2026, Nebraska casino operators filed two ballot initiatives with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office in an effort to legalize online sports betting in...
20 NCAA players charged in biggest US point-shaving scandal
On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal prosecutors charged 20 former and current college basketball players in connection with a betting conspiracy that manipulated over 30 games...
New York bill proposes to regulate prediction markets
Senate Bill S8889 proposes to establish a formal licensing and supervision authority for prediction market platforms in New York.If passed, the bill would amend the...
AGA and IGA urge Congress to stop prediction markets growth
On January 12, 2026, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) sent a letter to Congress, urging lawmakers to block the expansion of...
Coalition for Prediction Markets hires 2 former congressmen
The Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) has announced senior leadership changes with the appointment of two former U.S. congressmen.CPM was established in December...
