8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
CFTC Intervenes in Prediction Markets Litigation, Chair Claims States Encroaching on Federal Regulation
The CFTC is intervening in federal litigation regarding prediction markets CFTC Chair Michael Selig supports allowing prediction markets to trade sports event contracts Despite a plea from Senate Democrats asking the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission to stay out of litigation...
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Canvassing Will Soon Begin for 2026 Referendum
A campaign to place an online sports betting question before voters in Nebraska this November will soon begin canvassing for signatures Sports betting in Nebraska is currently limited to in-person wagering at a commercial casino Nebraska legalized sports betting 2020 after a...
China Embassy’s Gambling Warning Sparks Debate Over Alleged Suicide Story
China is warning its people not to gamble overseas The CPC cited a gambler's recent suicide in Singapore, though no media or police report has detailed such an incident In 2017, China imprisoned 19 employees of Australia-based Crown Resorts for promoting gambling...
Senate Democrats Demand CFTC Chair Selig Reverse Prediction Markets Support
Senate Democrats want CFTC Chair Selig to reconsider rewriting the independent federal agency's regulations regarding sports event contracts Selig appears intent on solidifying prediction markets' ability to offer trading contracts involving sporting outcomes On Friday, Senate Democrats wrote the head of the...
What Is Chumba Casino? Questions Arise After Chumba Car Wins Daytona 500
The Chumba Casino car won the Daytona 500 on Sunday Driven by Tyler Reddick, the No. 45 car is a part of Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Chumba is an online sweepstakes casino that has caused controversy Tyler Reddick won "The Great American...
United Brothel Workers Seek Historic Nevada Contract To Protect Sex Workers
Sex workers at a Nevada brothel want to unionize Nevada is the only state where prostitution is legal in certain counties Prostitution is not legal in Las Vegas The newly formed United Brothel Workers is seeking a collective bargaining agreement at Sheri's...
Virginia Skill Games Bill Advances After Senate Approval
Legislation to legalize and regulate skill games has passed the Virginia Senate Gov. Abigail Spanberger is cautious about additional gaming in the commonwealth Critics say they put gambling on every street corner increasing gambling addiction Legislation in Virginia to create a regulatory...
BREAKING: Police Seek Suspect Who Struck Trooper While Fleeing Encore Boston Harbor
A suspect fleeing police allegedly struck a state trooper as they drove off at a high rate of speed Police say the person of interest was reportedly carrying a weapon on the casino floor Police in Massachusetts are calling on the public's...
Malls Are Dying, Casinos Are Thriving. This JCPenney Is Being Targeted for Gambling
A former JCPenney at the Macon Mall could become a casino The casino is dependent on Georgia legalizing commercial casinos The pathway to casinos in the Peach State could take years The enclosed shopping mall concept, a staple of Americana in the...
Should Casinos Intercept Delinquent Child Support? Mississippi Thinks So
Mississippi casinos and sportsbooks will likely soon need to conduct delinquent child support checks before issuing W-2G IRS forms and major wins to gamblers There are currently 17 states that require gaming operators to intercept past due child support arrearages Mississippi is...
