17 March 2026
South Africa’s National Treasury is facing backlash over a proposed 20% national tax on online betting revenue.
Baltimore sued six sweepstakes casino operators, alleging their dual-currency casino-style platforms violate Maryland law and the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance.
Prediction markets have been dealt another blow in the courts after an Ohio judge dismissed a request from Kalshi for an injunction against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). The authority is aiming to curtail Kalshi and other companies from operating as an “unlicensed sportsbook” that is “facilitating bookmaking”.
A derivatives and securities exchange operator is launching a product that allows for prediction markets to provide its users with partial payouts. Cboe Global Markets is launching a new framework that expands the trading market choice beyond traditional yes/no outcomes.
A bill to legalize sports betting in the state of Georgia was overwhelmingly rejected by lawmakers, ensuring the practice remains illegal. House Resolution 450 crashed and burned in the General Assembly, receiving just 63 Yeas and a massive 98 Nays. It needed 120 votes to pass before a key legislative deadline.
Virginia lawmakers have sent competing gambling expansion bills to conference after the House and Senate passed different versions.
Alberta has opened pre-registration for online gambling operators as it moves toward a regulated competitive iGaming market.
Criticism is being leveled at lawmakers in Delaware and West Virginia after a report suggests its failings in protecting its citizens from the harms of gambling addiction. According to a report, the states did little to curb the constant access to online betting
A pair of Democratic senators have introduced a bill that bans lawmakers from taking a trading position on prediction market sites, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Oregon’s Jeff Merkley and Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar are behind the End Prediction Market Corruption Act, which would also restrict other executive branch officials from profiting on the platform.
Safer gambling advocates in Canada spoke of their alarm after an Ontario helpline reported an uptick of more than 300% in contacts since the province allowed private online gambling. A study by researchers on behalf of the Canadian Medical Association Journal argues the evidence suggests a revamp is required.
