Tag: Regulation
Bill Simmons under review in Massachusetts for proxy betting
Bill Simmons, a sports podcaster, is being investigated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) after he admitted on a recent episode... more
Massachusetts regulators seek to reduce athlete harassment
Sports bettors who harass athletes online or in person could find themselves excluded from sports betting and the state’s three casinos,... more
Wall Street Bets: Prediction markets, Sportradar, Double Down Interactive
Truist Securities’ Barry Jonas on August 31 looked at court rulings on prediction markets: “On Friday, the 9th Circuit ruled against Kalshi... more
Young adults in Massachusetts view sports betting as socially acceptable, but with potential risks
A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing... more
Gaming Laboratories International certified in Uzbekistan
Gaming Laboratories International on Tuesday announced it has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, National Agency... more
Reno fire evacuees seek shelter in region’s casinos
Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 8:40 a.m on Wednesday (August. 26) with comment from Nicolle Lowe, a spokeswoman with Visit... more
Nevada cites North Carolina tax in battle over prediction markets
The Nevada attorney general’s office has told a federal appeals court that by embracing a tax on their trading revenue in North Carolina,... more
CFTC Chair Michael Selig defends agency’s oversight of prediction markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig continues his aggressive defense of federal oversight of prediction markets... more
Boomer’s Sportsbook exceeds expectations with move into downtown Las Vegas
When Joe Asher launched Boomer’s Sportsbook last year, his initial goal was to be operating in 10 locations in Nevada, but the... more
Prediction markets called a violation of state, tribal sovereignty, policy analyst says
Amanda Fischer, former chief of staff to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler during the Biden administration, has been... more

