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Federal Judge Blocks Tennessee From Stopping Kalshi — A New Front in the Prediction Market Wars2026-01-16 · A federal judge’s temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking Tennessee from enforcing its cease-and-…The 39-Player Betting Scandal That Will Change How College Basketball Is Regulated Forever2026-01-16 · By Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO, SCCG Management The federal indictment unsealed this week detaili…New York Prediction Markets Face a State-Level Reckoning with Bill S88892026-01-15 · New York prediction markets are entering a defining moment as lawmakers move to assert state-level o…Alberta iGaming Officially Opens for Registration — Why Early Movers Will Shape the 2026 Market2026-01-14 · Alberta iGaming opens today as the province officially begins accepting iGaming registration applica…AGA and IGA Take Prediction Markets to Congress, Targeting Event Contracts Through Crypto Legislation2026-01-14 · By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 AGA and IGA challenge prediction markets…Virginia HB 271 Gaming Commission and Prediction Markets: What the Bill Could Mean for the Commonwealth2026-01-13 · Virginia HB 271 proposes creating a dedicated Gaming Commission to oversee all legal gaming and eval…European Gambling Regulation Quiet Convergence: Why Regulatory Harmonisation Is Gaining Ground in 20262026-01-13 · European gambling regulation quiet convergence is steadily reshaping the regulatory landscape across…Indiana HB 1052 Sweepstakes Casino Ban Debate Signals New Direction in Gaming Policy2026-01-13 · The Indiana HB 1052 sweepstakes casino ban has sparked renewed debate over how digital gaming platfo…Why the Tennessee Kalshi Ruling Matters Beyond One State2026-01-13 · By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 The Tennessee Kalshi ruling marks more t…IGA Chairman Questions Prediction Markets Legitimacy After High‑Profile Maduro Bet2026-01-12 · The IGA chairman questions prediction markets legitimacy following a high-profile bet on Nicolás Mad…Washington Tribal-Owned Casinos Bet on the Future Despite Risks in 20262026-01-12 · Washington tribal-owned casinos are navigating economic uncertainty in 2026 by investing in long-ter…Maine iGaming Expansion Signals a New State-by-State iGaming Expansion Cycle2026-01-12 · Maine iGaming expansion is less about the size of the market and more about what it reveals: a poten…Brazil Betting Tax Hike Signals a Risky Bet on Regulation2026-01-09 · The Brazil betting tax increase is no longer a proposal, it is now law. In its first year as a regula…The Infrastructure Behind Sustainable iGaming Growth in LATAM 20262026-01-09 · LATAM’s End of Acquisition-First Growth For much of the past decade, iGaming growth in Latin America…Gaming Compliance Is About to Be Rewritten — And Most Operators Aren’t Ready2026-01-09 · For decades, gaming compliance followed a familiar pattern. Regulations were interpreted, internal r…Why Operators Are Adding Poker to Existing Gaming Platforms2026-01-09 · For years, poker was treated as a standalone vertical, valuable, but operationally heavy and slow to …A 300-Year-Old Law Could Cost Sportsbooks Millions — And Expose a Compliance Blind Spot No One Modeled For2026-01-09 · The lawsuit facing FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM isn’t rooted in modern gaming regulation, consume…Top Gaming Stocks for 2026 – Why Caesars, Flutter, and PENN Are Wall Street’s Focus2026-01-08 · When a major sell-side shop plants a flag on Caesars, Flutter, and PENN as “top gaming stocks for 20…Why Indiana vs Oregon Money Moved Before the Public Caught On + Game Prediction2026-01-08 · Why This Game Matters to the Market (Not Just the Scoreboard) Indiana vs. Oregon isn’t just a Colleg…The Real Venezuela iGaming Impact – Why Demand Didn’t Break After U.S. Intervention2026-01-08 · Venezuela iGaming Impact Venezuela iGaming impact came into focus immediately after January 3, when …Google Prediction Markets Advertising Rules Signal a Shift Toward Regulated Visibility2026-01-07 · By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 Google prediction markets advertising ru…Maine iGaming Veto Discussions Signal a Broader iGaming Stalemate in 20262026-01-06 · Maine iGaming veto discussions have become a clear signal of where U.S. online casino expansion stan…Drake RICO Gambling Lawsuit and the Expanding Risk for Influencer-Led Gaming Promotion2026-01-05 · The Drake RICO gambling lawsuit is not just another celebrity legal dispute, it marks a potential inf…Which Sportsbook Will Be First to Bet Big on ESPN’s Sunday Night Rugby?2026-01-02 · For years, sportsbook growth has followed a predictable script: chase the biggest leagues, pay risin…