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...
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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...
North Carolina betting revenue climbs 128% in December 2025
As reported by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, the state’s sports betting handle increased by 128% year-on-year and reached $665.9 million in December 2025.
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Gov. Janet Mills to sign bill legalizing iGaming in Maine
Governor Janet Mills has announced that she will sign a bill to give state tribes a monopoly on online casinos, making Maine the eighth state in the U.S. to legalize iGaming....
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,...
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...
