Ohio Bill to Regulate Prediction Markets
Ohio lawmakers are considering regulating prediction markets to allow them to obtain sports betting licenses.
Regulation
MGM Springfield Fined $25,000 for Baseball Betting Market Violation
MGM Springfield has been fined $25,000 for offering wagers on a 2025 Northeastern University men’s baseball game, breaching state betting restrictions.
Senators Question CFTC on Polymarket Fake Betting Allegations
Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) have asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to respond to allegations raised in a recent Wall Street Journal report claiming that Polymarket paid to stage $1.9 million in fake bets as part of a marketing campaign.
Irish Betting Market Undergoes Major Regulatory Overhaul
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will take charge of the online Irish betting market this week in the final stage of the biggest regulatory overhaul of the country’s gambling sector in decades.
Business
Las Vegas Airport Records 8.6% Drop in Passenger Traffic for May
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport has seen 8.6% less traffic last month.
Juan Mata to Invest in Melbourne Victory
The A‑League is fighting for relevance and investment in a crowded Australian landscape, though big-name investments could be key.
Polysights Raises $1.5M for AI Surveillance Tools
Polymarket-backed platform Polysights has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed SAFE funding round to expand AI-powered surveillance tools for prediction markets.