Robinhood Challenges Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Market Enforcement Summary Robinhood Derivatives, a partner of prediction-markets operator Kalshi, filed a federal lawsuit on 15 September in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking an injunction to stop Massachusetts regulators from treating its event contracts as state-regulated sports betting. The company argues state enforcement […]
South Korea Reports Disconcerting Increase in Adolescent Gambling Harm Summary South Korea has seen a sharp rise in gambling-related harm among adolescents. Official data show diagnosed gambling addiction cases climbed from 64 in 2022 to 210 in 2024. Police records indicate gambling-associated criminal cases involving youths rose from 76 to 631 over the same period, […]
Episode 53: David Rebuck takes aim at sweepstakes and prediction markets Summary This World Series of Politics podcast episode features Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann in conversation with David Rebuck, the former director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Rebuck — who helped bring online gaming and sports betting to New Jersey — […]
New York casino race heats up with latest hearings for Freedom Plaza, Resorts World NYC and Bally’s Bronx Summary Monday saw three key hearings as the downstate New York casino competition intensifies ahead of the 30 September deadline for community advisory committee (CAC) votes. Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC each held second public hearings, […]
Operators Reach Out to Local Communities as New York’s Casino Race Intensifies Summary The contest for New York’s three downstate casino licences is heating up as eight bids compete for just three spots. Recent community advisory committee (CAC) hearings showcased two contrasting approaches: Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side and Resorts World New York City […]
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice” Summary The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has incorporated the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), creating a single representative body for sweepstakes operators in the United States. The consolidation aims to provide a unified, “clear and consistent voice” as the sector faces intensifying legislative […]
$600K Monopoly Winner in NC Gets “Best Birthday Present Ever” Summary Chelsea Carter, a house cleaner and mother of three from Ocean Isle Beach, hit a big online prize on her 40th birthday after placing a $10 bet on the North Carolina Education Lottery’s Monopoly Digital Instants game at around 2am. Against odds of about […]
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump Summary Las Vegas will run “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” from 22–26 September as part of a $35m “Welcome to Fabulous” marketing push to counter an 8% year-to-date drop in visits (including a 12% fall in July). The city-wide sale offers short-term discounts on hotels, shows, […]
New Jersey Takes Steps Toward Tougher Responsible Gambling Rules Summary The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published proposed mandatory regulations to replace the current voluntary responsible gambling guidelines for online casinos and sportsbooks. The plan would require licensed operators to use a standard system to identify customers showing signs of problem gambling […]
Melco Plans Private Hospital at Macau’s Studio City Summary Melco Resorts & Entertainment is opening a 12,600-square-foot private healthcare centre at its Studio City resort in Macau in partnership with iRad Imaging and Diagnostic Medical Center. The centre, slated to open on 1 October 2025, will specialise in diagnostic and imaging services — MRI, CT, […]
