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WPT Global draws criticism for choosing Tony ‘Ren’ Lin as an ambassador
WPT Global has drawn equal parts criticism and mockery for its choice of admitted poker cheat Tony ‘Ren’ Lin as its latest ambassador. On Monday (January 12), WPT Global announced that Tony ‘Ren...

AGA and Indian Gaming Association urge Congress to curb crypto prediction markets threatening betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) are calling on Congress to step in as crypto-based prediction markets roll out a new wave of sports-betting-style contract...

Kalshi granted temporary restraining order against Tennessee Sports Wagering Council after cease and desist
Kalshi has been granted a temporary restraining order after it filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, arguing it tried to engage “in good faith” but was only met with a cea...

Grand Island Casino suffers swatting attempt after reported bomb threat
New England’s Grand Island Casino received a swatting attempt and falsified bomb threat, sparking an investigation from local police. On Sunday (January 11), the Grand Island Casino in New England r...

Bragg Gaming extends Entain partnership for BetCity.nl for another five months
Bragg Gaming has extended its Player Account Management (PAM) agreement with Entain for BetCity.nl for another five months. The extension means that the Dutch market operator, BetCity.nl, will continu...

Florida Gambling Commission seizes over $157,000 and 231 illegal machines in raid
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has raided three locations, seizing 231 illegal gambling machines and over $157,000 in illegal gambling proceeds in Lake County. Conducted under the code n...

Mississippi bill goes on step further than most to completely ban sweepstakes
A bill in Mississippi seeks to ban all online sweepstakes casinos, with felony penalties of up to $100,000 fine, 10 years in prison, and asset forfeiture. Mississippi’s Senate Bill 2104 aims to amen...

Rep Dina Titus gains momentum on FAIR BET Act as Republican Tom Cole backs gambling tax
Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada said on Thursday (January 8) that her gambling tax reform bill, the FAIR BET Act, is picking up steam, after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole signed on as a c...

Golden Globes adds live betting via Polymarket, making the Internet realize even awards season is now Vegas
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards concluded Sunday night (January 11) with the usual swirl of champagne, acceptance speeches, and confused applause for movies no one has admitted to seeing yet. But this ye...

30 Congress members support bill to block political insider trading after Maduro Polymarket controversy
Thirty Congress members have supported a bill that would prevent federal officials and political employees from using prediction markets that could be influenced by insider information. After an anony...