New Zealand Declares Prediction Markets as Gambling

New Zealand
New Zealand regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs, has stated that prediction market operators cannot offer what it considers gambling products to New Zealand residents under current laws.
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New CFTC Chariman Michael Selig Vows to Take on States Over Prediction Markets

Michael Selig CFCT Chairman
The new chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, made it abundantly clear that he is going to back the right of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to do business in all 50 US states.
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Betway Parent Company Super Group Gambling Firm Accused of Accounting Gimmickry

Betway
In a shock report, Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) is being accused of overstating financial results from a South African subsidiary, potentially misleading investors in the process.
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Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Tacoma Paid Out $140,700 on Seahawks Future Bet: Original Stake Was Just $2,100

Seahawks win Super Bowl 60
Great press but beware if you decide to park here.
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Prediction Market News February 16: The Draw of Young People is Huge, NBC Commish No Issue With Giannis Kalshi Partnership

Adam Silver
“In the case of Giannis, from what I understand, it’s a minuscule investment. Much smaller than 1%, so that does not violate the rules that have been collectively bargained with the Players Association.”
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The Origins of the So-Called 'Winna Casino Scam'

Winna.com site
No verified proof of an actual scam and some players swear by this uber popular online casino.
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These Are Your Top Trending Stories and Searches for Sunday February 15: 350,340 Impressions

Trending
What started off as a pretty slow day Saturday turned into a huge traffic day for us here at Gambling911.com as two stories went viral during the evening hours. 350,340 impressions were recorded over the last 24 hours.
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California Blackjack Ban to Start in April: What to Know

Blackjack ban
A new set of regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealers that were approved in California this past week and take effect beginning on April 1, 2026, impacting only the state's 80 to 85 card rooms.
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Circus Circus Brings Back Bingo in Effort to Create Classic Las Vegas Experience

Circus Circus Casino sign
On Friday, it was announced that Circus Circus in Las Vegas has opened a new traditional-style bingo hall and expanded coin-operated slot machine gaming floor.
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Rovell: DraftKings Took $54 Billion, But Potentil Liability was $2.5 TRILLION?

DraftKings and FanDuel stock price
Indeed, DraftKings and FanDuel's stock were both getting crushed Friday and hitting three year lows. So what gives?
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FanDuel Appoints Ari Avishay as Marketing Senior Vice President

FanDuel
Avishay joins FanDuel at a time of continued growth and momentum for the brand. FanDuel recently wrapped its Last Call for Football Super Bowl campaign, part of the company’s Play Your Game brand platform
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Doh: BetMGM Sends Out Email to More Than 3,803 Minors in Massachusetts

Homer Simpson Doh!
The shock news emerged during a hearing set by the The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday morning.
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MLB Considers Partnership With Prediction Markets

Baseball on field
Should this come to fruition, the MLB would join only the NHL and UFC as major professional sports leagues partnering with Polymarket and Kalshi.
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New Zealand's Most Trusted Casino Review Sites

Online casinos from New Zealand ranked appearing on a laptop
Several dedicated platforms help Kiwi players find safe and trustworthy online casinos by providing detailed assessments of gaming sites.
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Cardi B. Super Bowl Halftime Show Prop Bet Controversy Hits Prediction Markets

Cardi B Super Bowl Halftime Show
Cardi B's appearance during the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny has been mired in controversy this week.
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SDNY U.S. Attorney: 'Prediction Market' Label Provides No Insulation From Prosecution'

Legal
Polymarket has been hit with a second class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for operating an "unlicensed sports betting enterprise"
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FanDuel Won't Let Customers Use Credit Cards to Deposit Funds

FanDuel
The new policy is set to go into effect March 2.
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Top 10 Most Downloaded Sports Betting Apps: Fanatics 70 Percent Increase, Bet365 11 Percent Decline

Fanatics Sportsbook
Caesars, missing from this list, is set to release its 4th quarter numbers on Tuesday.
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Kalshi's Super Bowl Trading Volume Exceeded $1 Billion

Bad Bunny performing during the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bets on halftime performer Bad Bunny’s first song exceeded $100 million.
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MetaBet and Catena Media Enhance Collaboration With Renewed Partnership

Catena Media
MetaBet, the leading provider of real-time sports-centric affiliate revenue tools and interactive engagement technology, has expanded its collaboration with Catena Media, a global leader in performance marketing within online sports betting and casino gaming.
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Red Papaya Enters the Markets with a Feature-Forward Slot Vision

Red Papaya
Red Papaya is a studio that has positioned itself as a bold new developer focused on building modern slot experiences that combine creativity, proven mechanics, and data-led decision making.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $50 Million in Capital Investments

Hard Rock Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is reaffirming its commitment to excellence with a $50 million capital improvement plan for 2026 that is already underway.
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Pennsylvania-Based Amusement Company Pleads Guilty in Illegal Gambling Scheme

Legal
Deibler Brothers Novelty Company pleads guilty to a felony charge regarding installment and operation of hundreds of illegal video gambling devices at bars, convenience stores, and other locations in numerous counties.
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Illinois Issues 60 Plus Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos

Illinois Issues 60 Plus Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos
The cease-and-desist letters demand that entities allegedly operating online casinos or sweepstakes platforms immediately block Illinois residents from accessing their sites, which Gambling911.com has obtained the names of.
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Jazz Sports Appears to Once Again Be on the Brink as Super Bowl Approaches

Jazz Sports
The company, which was acquired in late 2024, is no stranger to concerns over solvency in recent years.
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Analyst Finds Kalshi Users Lose Money Faster Than Gamblers: Kalshi Claims 'Extortion'

Kalshi
Within hours, Kalshi softened its position, saying it still disagreed with the conclusions but that “after further review, we don’t believe the intention was extortion.”
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Washington State Sues World Series of Poker, Bingo Blitz,, Slotomania, Big Fish Casino

Washington State map with a legal theme
Washington's Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against several sweepstakes casino companies that operate unlicensed electronic gambling applications (casino apps) which have taken more than $225 million from residents of the state since September 2020.
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Betting on Super Bowl 2026 Commercials is the 4th Biggest Market at Prediction Platforms

Mean Joe Greene Coca Cola "Hey Kid Catch" commercial
Some sites now offer "matchups" prop bets on which commercial will air first during the big game.
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BetMGM Looks to Combat Betting-Inspired Harassment...By Suspending Customer Accounts

Athlete harassment by a fan
In an effort to combat betting-inspired harassment, @BetMGM says it will suspend customer accounts if users are found to be “using harassing or abusive language toward athletes, coaches or other team or league personnel.”
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