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Congress reviews whether sports prediction markets need tighter oversight

A congressional debate over sports prediction markets is raising new questions about whether platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket should be regulated like sportsbooks or as financial products.

Posted on: July 22, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Washington judge blocks Kalshi in latest state win over prediction markets

Washington has joined New York and several other states in winning a court order restricting Kalshi, as the fight over whether prediction markets fall under state gambling laws continues.

Posted on: July 22, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Federal Judge Lets New York Oversee Kalshi Sports Prediction Contracts

A federal judge rejected Kalshi’s effort to block New York regulators from overseeing its sports prediction contracts, keeping the state’s gambling law role in focus.

Posted on: July 14, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

New York named in CFTC lawsuit over sports prediction markets

CFTC Lawsuit Could Reshape Sports Prediction Markets, With New York Also in the Mix

A new CFTC lawsuit against New Mexico adds to a growing state-federal fight over sports prediction markets. While the latest case is not in New York, the agency says New York is among the states involved in similar disputes.

Posted on: June 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Knicks title paid off big for New York bettors at BetMGM

BetMGM Says Knicks Title Run Delivered Big Payouts for New York Bettors

BetMGM says New York bettors who backed the Knicks’ championship run cashed in, including one $20,000 futures bet that returned $440,000 in profit.

Posted on: June 25, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Governor stalled Senate Bill S2614, leading to a delay in New York's online casinos and poker expansion

As Bill S2614 Stalls, Online Gambling Expansion Fails to Advance in New York

The Bill S2614 would have legalized online casinos and poker in New York, but lawmakers pause the measure due to certain concerns.

Posted on: May 30, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

FanDuel Casino Chief Asaf Noifeld to exit later in 2026

FanDuel Casino Chief Asaf Noifeld to Depart Later This Year

Managing director Asaf Noifeld will leave FanDuel Casino after more than four years, as Flutter reports continued US iGaming growth.

Posted on: June 16, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Sports betting linked to food insecurity, especailly in New York

Study Finds Sports Betting May Be Straining Household Food Budgets, and New York Is at the Center

A new paper links sports betting legalization to lower food sufficiency, especially for New York, which leads in betting tax revenue.

Posted on: June 17, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club is coming back to Fanatics Fest NYC in 2026

Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Returns to Fanatics Fest NYC 2026

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club returns at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, bringing celebrity access and brand visibility for Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino

Posted on: June 19, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews