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Washington Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Contracts Under State Gambling Law

Jul 21, 2026 Lidia Moore

SEATTLE: A Washington judge granted the state a preliminary injunction against Kalshi over its sports event contracts.

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Maine Ban on Sweepstakes Casino Games Now in Force

Jul 16, 2026 Lidia Moore

The law blocks dual-currency casino-style games in the state while Maine players wait for regulated real-money online casino gaming to launch.

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MGCB Authorizes DraftKings Multi-State Poker Launch

Jul 14, 2026 Lidia Moore

DETROIT: DraftKings has launched multi-state internet poker in Michigan after approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

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Amazon Reaches Proposed Settlement in Social Casino App Case

Jul 14, 2026 Lidia Moore

SEATTLE: Amazon has agreed to a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over social casino apps offered through its Appstore.

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Chinese Authorities Target Online Gambling Rings During World Cup

Jul 13, 2026 Lidia Moore

BEIJING: Police in several Chinese cities have cracked down on illegal online gambling rings tied to FIFA World Cup betting.

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UK Plans Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors

Jul 13, 2026 Lidia Moore

LONDON: UK ministers are preparing to consult on a ban preventing unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams.

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Alberta Opens Competitive iGaming Market

Jul 13, 2026 Lidia Moore

EDMONTON: Alberta opened its regulated online gambling market just after midnight Monday, ending Play Alberta’s status as the province’s only authorized iGaming…

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HPD Targets Three Alleged Gambling Sites in Apartment Building

Jul 10, 2026 Lidia Moore

HONOLULU: Honolulu police shut down three alleged illegal gambling operations in the same Moiliili apartment complex.

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Venetian Agrees to $7.2M Settlement over Bowyer Case

Jul 10, 2026 Lidia Moore

LAS VEGAS: The Venetian has agreed to a proposed $7.2 million settlement with Nevada gaming regulators over failures tied to illegal bookmaker…

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Cincinnati Faces NCAA Inquiry Tied to Brendan Sorsby Betting Case

Jul 09, 2026 Lidia Moore

CINCINNATI: The NCAA has sent the University of Cincinnati a letter of inquiry tied to former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case.