Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction preventing Kalshi from offering online sports wagering contracts to users located in Michigan. The order requires the prediction market company to continue blocking access for Michigan residents through geofencing measures, with violations carrying a potential fine of $500,000 per day. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by Nessel in March, which alleges...
Pragmatic Play has announced a new live casino collaboration with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who will host selected titles from the supplier’s portfolio during a special event scheduled for 6 and 7 November. Hart will appear inside Pragmatic Play’s live casino studio for four sessions, with the specific tables he will host set to be revealed to players on...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched Bet on Respect, a new program designed to address harassment directed at athletes in connection with sports wagering. The initiative gives regulators a process to investigate reported abuse and restrict access to sports betting and casino facilities for individuals found responsible. The Commission said the growth of legal sports wagering has coincided with...
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a legal dispute over whether states can regulate prediction markets that offer sports-related contracts or whether federal oversight takes priority. The petition follows conflicting decisions from federal appeals courts regarding companies such as Kalshi, which operate platforms allowing users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes. New Jersey argues that...
The UK Gambling Commission has identified rapid advances in artificial intelligence as a growing challenge for gambling operators’ anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence controls. In its 2026 money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment, published on 30 July, the regulator said developments in AI and other technologies could increase the speed and sophistication of financial crime while testing the effectiveness of existing...
Kambi Group has introduced a new corporate identity that places its sportsbook and several technology businesses under the same brand as the company increases its focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven betting. The new positioning, “Powerful Network. Proven Edge,” covers Kambi’s wider technology offering and reflects the group’s strategy for developing sportsbook products. The company’s network currently includes more than 70 partners...
Security forces in Myanmar have detained 85 Chinese nationals in a coordinated operation targeting online gambling activities in Muse township, located in northern Shan State. The arrests, carried out on March 20, followed reports from local residents about suspected illegal operations in several neighborhoods. Authorities conducted simultaneous raids in Kaungmu Tong, Taw Yawt, and Suan Saw wards after receiving information...
International Game Technology (IGT) has begun reducing its workforce by approximately 700 roles worldwide, representing about 10 percent of its global employee base. The move follows an internal review led by CEO Hector Fernandez, who outlined the decision in a companywide communication to staff. Strategic Review Leads to Workforce Reduction The layoffs come after months of evaluation that started shortly...
Authorities in Macau and Hong Kong have updated their travel advisories for multiple Middle Eastern destinations, citing escalating security risks linked to ongoing regional conflict. The measures include new alerts, evacuation guidance, and warnings for residents currently in or planning travel to affected countries. Macau’s government introduced a Level 1 travel alert covering several countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,...
The Baltimore Orioles have entered into a new agreement with PureWager Group, naming the company as the franchise’s exclusive sports betting partner. The deal represents PureWager’s first formal step into the United States market and introduces a new in-stadium experience tied to the partnership. New Ballpark Space Anchors Partnership As part of the arrangement, PureWager becomes the title sponsor of a...