DraftKings files lawsuit against Philadelphia to block probe
On July 16, 2026, DraftKings filed a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia in an effort to challenge the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Ordinance and block an...
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Google bans prediction market ads in Michigan and New York
Effective from July 13, 2026, Google announced that it has banned the advertisement of prediction market platforms in Michigan and New York.The extension of the ban was...
New US bill to require facial recognition for sportsbooks
U.S. House Representatives have proposed a new bipartisan bill on July 15, 2026, aiming to introduce mandatory facial recognition and age check technologies for sportsbooks...
Kalshi’s Michigan ban on sports contracts extended
A Michigan court has extended the ban on Kalshi’s sports event contracts and has ordered the operator to cease its operations in the state until August 12, 2026, and...
DraftKings rolls out online poker in 3 US states
After receiving approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), DraftKings has launched its online poker product in 3 U.S. states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania,...
Arizona sends cease-and-desist orders to 5 illegal operators
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has launched enforcement action against 5 iGaming operators and sent cease-and-desist orders to all of them for offering and promoting...
The Venetian to pay $7.2M settlement over AML failures
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a complaint against Las Vegas’ Venetian over anti-money laundering violations, with the casino having agreed to a $7.2...
North Carolina passes 23% sports betting & 6% predictions tax
On June 7, 2026, the Governor of North Carolina, Josh Stein, approved the $34 billion 2026 fiscal year budget, which will introduce a 23% sports betting tax and a new 6% tax...
New York denies preliminary injunction for Kalshi
On July 7, 2026, U.S. federal judge Analisa Torres denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by Kalshi, arguing that New York state gambling laws apply to the...