Nevada
Nevada Problem-Gambling Council Breaks With NCPG Over Kalshi
The state group says the prediction-market deal no longer fits its mission and carries special risks for young people.
August 12, 2026
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Brazil
Brazil Study Says Illegal Betting Share Fell in First Half of 2026
Researchers still estimated that up to 44% of online wagers went to unlicensed operators as enforcement began to show results.
August 12, 2026
Online Sports Betting
NCAA Division III Eases Some Betting Reinstatement Penalties
First-time violations without integrity concerns can now qualify for relief if athletes undergo clinical evaluation or support, while college-sports betting still carries severe sanctions.
August 12, 2026
Online Sports Betting
WVU Researchers Win Arnold Ventures Grant to Study Loss-Chasing
The project will use real-time betting data in West Virginia to identify risky patterns and test responses such as pausing accounts.
August 12, 2026
Mississippi
Mississippi College Gambling Problems Often Overlap With Mental Health Concerns
A University of Mississippi-led study found 7% of surveyed students showed signs of problem gambling.
August 11, 2026
Maryland
Maryland Gaming Contributions Rise to $1.637 Billion in FY2026
Casinos led the year, lottery sales stayed strong and the Problem Gambling Fund received about $5.4 million.
August 08, 2026
Online Sports Betting
NYSBA to Host Free Webinar on Mobile Betting and Prediction Markets
Katie Mibaum will lead the Aug. 17 session on warning signs, risk factors and support services.
August 07, 2026
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Commission Urges Tougher Player-Data and Self-Exclusion Rules
The bipartisan report comes after online casinos generated $2.77 billion in 2025 and says researchers need better data to identify the most harmful products.
August 06, 2026
South Carolina
South Carolina Lawyer Sues Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions Over Sports-Betting Ban
The complaint says event contracts are wagers in disguise and invokes a centuries-old recovery law to seek losses and damages.
August 05, 2026
New York
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling
State officials say the prediction market company ran unlicensed sports wagers and let younger users take part.
July 31, 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics Executive Likens Kalshi and Polymarket to Offshore Sportsbooks
Anthony D’Angelo said prediction markets lack the responsible-gambling controls used by licensed operators at a Chicago summit panel
July 30, 2026
Prediction Markets
SABA Urges South Africa to Rein in Prediction Markets
The bookmakers’ association says Polymarket-style contracts amount to exchange betting and should not escape the country’s gambling rules.
July 29, 2026
North Carolina
Meredith Poll Finds Support for Betting Safeguards in North Carolina
Respondents backed treatment funding, deposit limits and college-athlete protections, while many said they knew little about prediction markets.
July 29, 2026
Hard Rock Bet
Hard Rock Bet Stops Taking Credit Cards
The operator says the payment shift reflects responsible gambling priorities as U.S. betting brands move away from borrowed-money deposits.
July 29, 2026
Arizona
Arizona Survey Finds One in Five Adults Report Gambling Harm
Weekly play, sports wagering and helpline awareness all rose, but gambling is still rarely screened in health visits.
July 29, 2026
Missouri
Missouri Launches Compulsive-Gambling Prevention Effort
The new initiative sits alongside substance-use and suicide prevention work as officials widen outreach after sports betting’s legalisation.
July 28, 2026
Arkansas
Arkansas Problem-Gambling Helpline Calls Rise 22.5%
The increase to 4,520 calls came as statewide mobile sports betting handle reached $450.9 million in the first half of 2026.
July 27, 2026
Vini Jr. Sues Influencer Over World Cup Claims
Rafael Murmura accused the forward of betting links and a match-fixing probe; a judge ordered the Instagram posts taken down.
July 26, 2026
South Korea
Betman Extends July Responsible-Gambling Campaign to 31 July
The Sports Toto platform is pairing an educational self-check with prizes and counseling support, as it continues a monthly health push.
July 26, 2026
Svenska Spel
Svenska Spel Rejects Claims That Player Protection Has Slipped
The state operator pointed to low deposit caps, real-time monitoring and years of research funding after criticism over its World Cup advertising and strong second-quarter results.
July 25, 2026