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.
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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.
South Korean Gang Assaults Family for Illegal Gambling Site Funds
A court has jailed three members of a violent South Korean gang who assaulted and tied up a family as part of a botched bid to steal money from an illegal betting site.
Italian Regulator Reaffirms Bonus and Content Rules
Italian online gambling companies have been warned about compliance with rules around content and communication about bonuses, rewards and prizes, overseen by the AGCOM communications regulator.
Hong Kong Influencer Charged for Promoting Online Gambling
A 29-year-old influencer and adult film performer has been charged in Hong Kong after allegedly promoting an offshore online gambling platform through her social media channels, in a case that highlights the city’s strict stance on betting-related activity.
Senators Seek to Prevent CFTC from Using Federal Funds for Prediction
A group of 17 Democratic Party Senators is urging a Senate subcommittee to stop the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from using federal funds in legal battles related to prediction markets.
Ukrainian Instagram Star Anna Alkhimova Wins Legal Battle Against
The Ukrainian social media personality Anna Alkhimova has won an appeal against the state gambling regulator PlayCity, which accused her of illegally promoting online casinos.
Challenges for State Regulators in Combatting Illegal Gaming
Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.
Majority of Ukrainians Concerned About Gambling Impact in Ukraine
A recent study found that over three-quarters of Ukrainians view gambling as a serious problem for the country.
Indiana Gaming Regulator Delays Decision on NCAA Prop Bet Ban
Integrity concerns surrounding NCAA prop bets were discussed during a business meeting Thursday between the NCAA and the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC).
Maryland Elections Chief Warns Against Election Prediction Market
Maryland residents are advised to avoid prediction market trades on election outcomes to prevent prosecution for illegal wagering, according to State Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis.