Judge Halts Arizona Case Against Kalshi After CFTC Move
A federal judge has temporarily stopped Arizona from pursuing criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi, following intervention by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing dispute over whether states can regulate platforms offering event-based financial contracts. The decision came after a hearing before U.S. District Judge […]
ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and risked encouraging harmful behavior. The decision followed complaints about a paid Instagram video promoting the company’s Gecko Play brand. The advert, which appeared in early February 2026, featured a stand-up […]
Evolution Seeks to Add Playtech to US Defamation Case
Evolution AB has taken a further step in its ongoing legal dispute in the United States by seeking permission to expand its complaint and include Playtech Plc and other parties as defendants. The filing, submitted to the Superior Court of New Jersey, builds on a case first launched in 2021 and centers on allegations of […]
Federal Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Prediction Market Dispute
Kalshi, a leader in the rapidly growing prediction market industry, has won a significant legal battle in New Jersey. A federal appeals court ruled that the prediction market can continue to offer sports event contracts in the state, as it falls under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than local gambling regulations. […]
Nevada Judge Extends Ban on Kalshi Prediction Markets
A Nevada court has prolonged restrictions on prediction market operator Kalshi, preventing the company from offering event-based contracts to residents without proper authorization under state gaming laws. The decision marks another step in a widening legal conflict between state regulators and companies that offer contracts tied to real-world outcomes. Judge Jason Woodbury announced during a […]
Cantor Affiliate Sues DraftKings and FanDuel Over Patents
A legal dispute involving major sports-betting platforms has emerged as an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald filed patent infringement lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel in federal courts. The complaints, lodged in New Jersey and Massachusetts, accuse the companies of using protected mobile-gambling technology developed by Cantor Gaming, a now-defunct subsidiary linked to the financial firm. Interactive […]
Altenar Sues Sportradar Over Sports Data Access Dispute
Sportradar is facing legal challenges in both the United States and the United Kingdom after sportsbook technology provider Altenar accused the company of restricting access to critical sports data and undermining competition. The lawsuits, filed in federal court in New Jersey and the High Court in London, seek financial damages and regulatory intervention over what […]
CFTC Files Lawsuits Against States Over Prediction Market Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a series of federal lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, escalating an ongoing dispute over the regulation of prediction markets. The legal action, filed in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, marks a significant step in asserting federal oversight over these platforms and challenging state-level enforcement […]
BetMGM Moves to Ban Credit Card Funding in US
BetMGM has announced plans to eliminate credit card deposits across its U.S. platforms, aligning itself with a growing number of operators shifting away from the payment method amid regulatory pressure and fraud concerns. The operator revealed the change during a Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) hearing, where company representatives outlined a timeline for removing credit […]
Judge Allows DraftKings to Use NCAA Terms for Now
A federal judge has declined to grant the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) a temporary restraining order against DraftKings, allowing the sportsbook to continue using well-known tournament-related terms during the ongoing college basketball season. The case, filed in the Southern District of Indiana, centers on trademark infringement claims brought by the NCAA. The organization sought […]