A House subcommittee held its first hearing on sports event contracts. A federal ban looks unlikely, and most observers expect the Supreme Court to settle jurisdiction.
US commercial and tribal gaming set revenue records in 2026, yet the industry's fight against prediction markets escalated. Why the data can't settle the dispute.
Polymarket and Kalshi restricted Ireland after new regulator GRAI threatened court orders, calling the prediction markets unlicensed gambling. No court battle was needed.
US tribal casinos set a record $46.2 billion in FY25, up 5%. However, tribes warn prediction markets threaten future revenue and have taken operators to court.
Google has banned prediction markets advertising in Michigan and New York, joining Nevada and Ohio. All four states have moved against prediction market operators.
ICE 2027 launches a dedicated Indie Game Zone in Hall 7. Studios operating for 10 years or less can lease modular pods from €12,500. Applications are open.
A Turkish study of 22,000 helpline calls links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to rising gambling harm. It calls for deposit limits and tighter ad rules.
Reno's gaming market grew 7% to $825 million in gross gaming revenue last fiscal year, with August up 15%. Meruelo's 10,000-seat arena is now under construction.
PASINO.ch will add CreedRoomz live dealer blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables on the platform in Q1 2027, pending approval by Switzerland's ESBK for Swiss players.