2 May 2026
Prediction market business Kalshi has another legal battle on its horizon after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes hit the company with 20 criminal charges relating to its alleged “illegal gambling operation”. The company has hit back, calling the Arizona AG’s arguments “paper thin”.
An EU Advocate General opinion examines account freezes in cross-border player claims against offshore operators.
The UK plans a consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsors in football.
Greece’s bioethics advisory body urged tighter rules to reduce youth exposure to online betting.
The Betting and Gaming Council says up to £60 million may have been wagered illegally during the Cheltenham Festival. The warning comes as UK remote gambling taxes are set to rise sharply.
Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit in Iowa seeking to block potential enforcement against sports-linked event contracts.
Texas primary results have left Las Vegas Sands facing a steeper path to legalize destination casinos in the state. The latest losses show political spending still has not changed the balance in Austin.
Washington state lawmakers appear to be softening their stance on college sports betting after passing the Sports Wagering Integrity Act, which now heads to governor Bob Ferguson for consideration. The bill will also allow tribes to accept mobile sports bets from any licensed sportsbook operating in the state.
The Dutch Ksa fined Novatech €24.846m for unlicensed online gambling via Qbet and 55Bet, alongside a separate fine against Fortaprime.
Mauritius’ gambling regulator ordered Bet 593 Ltd to suspend betting operations as a suspected money laundering investigation moved to the Financial Crimes Commission.
