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...
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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...
Georgia lawmakers plan to legalize sports betting in 2026
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Matt Hatchett, has introduced his sports betting proposal, HB 910, in an effort to legalize the industry under the Georgia...
Kalshi gets federal judge backing in Tennessee case
Issued on January 12, 2026, by US District Judge Aleta Trauger, an order has blocked the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council from enforcing state gambling laws against Kalshi.
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Alabama gambling legalization bill stalls in 2026 session
With the 2026 Alabama legislative session beginning on January 13, 2026, gambling issues were left out of the agenda for the first time in years, as they lacked support to be...
Nevada Senator urges CFTC to fight against insider trading
After the Maduro trade on Polymarket triggered an insider trading bill, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto raised concerns with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading...