(Prediction Markets Legal/Regulatory) Federal judge halts Tennessee move to block Kalshi; prediction markets in legal crosshairs A U.S. federal court…

New York pushes major gambling legislative changes; in‑play betting ban & iGaming bills advance New York lawmakers refiled Bill A09343/A9343…

Sports Betting: The “Integrity” Crisis 2025 was defined by scandals, and 2026 is seeing the legislative fallout. Prop Bet Restrictions:…

Market Data / Revenue NFL Playoff weekend drives surge in single-game betting volume With Wild Card weekend underway, sportsbooks are…

Casino Scandals & Industry Drama The start of 2026 has been defined by a “war on sweepstakes” and a massive…

Integrity / Scandals Multi‑State DraftKings lawsuit + FanDuel fine highlight integrity scrutiny DraftKings is being sued in seven U.S. states…

Lottery Scandals & Big Wins While some are winning big, the operators of major lotteries are under fire for “rigging”…

Casino & Betting Drama The “Sweepstakes” Crackdown: As of January 1, 2026, California has officially banned sweepstakes casinos (platforms like…

Regulation / Legal U.S. gambling policy landscape quiet heading into mid‑January No new federal or state gambling legislation, court rulings,…

The gambling world has hit 2026 with a wave of significant legal shifts, major payouts, and high-stakes controversy. From new…