Coinbase has launched prediction markets for customers across the United States, opening access to event-based trading tied to real-world outcomes such as elections, sports competitions, economic data, and entertainment events. The feature, first revealed in December, marks the first time the crypto exchange has made prediction markets available to its full U.S. user base and reflects a broader effort to...
In a significant development, China has executed 11 people linked to organized crime operations based in Myanmar, marking the culmination of a years-long legal battle. These individuals, whose crimes spanned telecom fraud, human trafficking, and illegal gambling, were sentenced to death following a series of court hearings and appeals. The executions were confirmed by state media, underscoring China’s commitment to...
Michael Selig, the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced plans to overhaul the regulatory approach for event contracts, often referred to as prediction markets. These markets, which allow traders to bet on the outcomes of events ranging from political results to sports outcomes, have grown rapidly in popularity but have faced legal and regulatory uncertainty. In...
As Mississippi lawmakers debate the potential expansion of gambling, a unified voice from both voters and casino operators strongly opposes the legalization of online sports betting (OSB) and iGaming. New polling data and a formal letter from the state’s casino industry highlight significant resistance to expanding online gambling options in the Magnolia State. Voters and Casinos Reject Expansion of Online Gambling...
In a closely watched legal battle, the Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a ruling in favor of Running Aces Casino Hotel & Racetrack, allowing the facility to continue offering dealer-assist table games, despite challenges from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). The case centered on whether the racetrack’s use of dealer-assist technology violated the tribal exclusivity on electronic gaming in Minnesota....
Las Vegas Sands closed the fourth quarter of 2025 with sharp gains across its portfolio, led by an exceptional performance at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The integrated resort delivered results that lifted group-wide earnings and reinforced the company’s reliance on its strongest assets, even as growth in Macau continued at a slower pace than management had hoped. For the...
Sports betting on Super Bowl LX is expected to remain massive by historical standards, yet new projections suggest the pace of growth is easing as the U.S. market enters a more mature phase. Analysts and industry researchers forecast legal wagering totals between roughly $1.5 billion and $1.75 billion for the Feb. 8 championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and New...
Virginia’s gambling landscape is on the brink of significant change, as the state’s lawmakers have advanced several pivotal bills, including a proposal to legalize online casino gaming. The legislative push for online casinos gained traction in early 2026, despite a bumpy road in previous years. Key adjustments to the bill have brought renewed focus on responsible gambling, with lawmakers strengthening protections...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently completed a series of investigations into six licensed betting companies, uncovering significant violations of the self-exclusion rules that are designed to protect individuals seeking to avoid gambling. These breaches, involving prominent wagering providers like Tabcorp, LightningBet, Betfocus, TempleBet, Picklebet, and BetChamps, highlight critical gaps in the enforcement of the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register....
Nevada’s gaming industry concluded December 2025 on a mixed note, with overall gaming revenue declining slightly compared to the previous year. The total gaming win for the state amounted to approximately $1.44 billion, marking a decrease of 1.55% compared to December 2024, according to the latest data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). This reduction comes after 58 consecutive...