Florida senator files wide-ranging gambling reform bill
Republican state senator Clay Yarborough has filed a new gambling reform package, called SB 1164, aimed at tightening penalties for illegal gaming in Florida.If passed,...
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Iowa proposes new bill to fight against unlicensed gambling
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has filed a new bill proposing to grant authority to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to fight against...
Virginia lawmakers propose two new iGaming bills
Various Virginia lawmakers have made proposals regarding gambling regulations during the 2026 session, including online casino legalization and the creation of a gambling...
Polymarket refuses payouts on US-Venezuela bets
Prediction market platform Polymarket has refused to settle millions of dollars in bet payments linked to the US invading Venezuela, arguing that President Maduro’s capture...
New York restricts loot boxes on Roblox and other platforms
New York is introducing new laws to regulate digital platforms like Roblox, where children are allowed to spend real money without adult oversight, and protect minors from...
Indiana’s online lottery authorization bill moves forward
On January 6, 2026, the Indiana House Public Policy Committee voted by a majority to move forward with the proposal to authorize online lottery ticket sales.The Hoosier...
Maduro trade on Polymarket triggers insider trading bill
An unidentified trader invested more than $34,000 in event contracts predicting the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and generated a return of over $430,000 on...
Tennessee Attorney General shuts down 40 sweepstakes casinos
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has shut down over 40 online sweepstakes casinos as part of a nationwide action against sweepstakes.Skrmetti’s office stated...
Nebraska launches gambling self-exclusion program
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) has officially launched the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), which aims to bring higher responsible gaming...