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Prediction Markets
NFL Tells Supreme Court Prediction Markets Are Gambling and Should be Regulated by the States
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
The NFL is taking its fight over prediction markets regulation to the Supreme Court and urging justices to issue a ruling about whether states should maintain control over sports betting. In an amicus brief supporting New Jersey regulators in their battle against Kalshi, the National Football League argues sports prediction contracts are effectively gambling, not financial swaps that should be regulated exclusively by the federal government as Kalshi has consistently argued in court. The NFL says on the first Sunday of the season, football accounted for $1.8 billion in prediction markets trading, more than half the total volume. The NFL says it isn’t opposed to prediction markets. “In the end, we believe that given the current resource constraints of the CFTC, this is a job better left to the states,” the league told CNBC. (source: CNBC)
Politics (New York)
Chris Gallant Odds to Win New York-01 Long Island Congressional Race Following BDSM Revelations
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
"Make Politics Sexy Again" is the slogan Congressional hopeful Chris Gallant is pushing after photos taken 15 years ago surfaced last month showing him modeling for San Francisco fetish brand Mr. S Leather. He's the underdog in the New York 0-1 race that would have him representing a good portion of Long Island with a win. The payout is $400 for every $100 bet as Nick Lalota (R) comes in as the -520 favorite at BetOnline. As TMZ previously reported, Gallant has already leaned into the BDSM reveal ... joking it could be his "Kim Kardashianmoment," saying he makes "Christian Grey look like amateur hour" and rolling out a "Make Politics Sexy Again" campaign ad. His message now is pretty simple ... what he did in the bedroom 15 years ago has nothing to do with what he can do in D.C.
Gambling News
Michigan Online Casino Pays Out $3.65 million on $1.06 Spin
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
A lucky Michigan gambler turned $1.07 into a cool $3.65 million. The money came from DropZone, Hollywood Casino’s progressive jackpot, and it hit while the customer was playing Bao Zhu Fu Red, an Aristocrat slot. It is the third largest jackpot win in Michigan history and the fifth-largest in US online casino history.
NFL
Bucs vs. Cowboys Thursday Night Football Betting Preview
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
With 87% to 91% of the bets coming in on the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night, one would think that the oddsmakers would be moving this line from the current Cowboys -8 to -8.5/-9. Instead, that number has actually dropped from as high as -10 earlier in the week, making it appear - at least early on - that the sportsbooks believe Tampa Bay will indeed cover here.
Sweepstakes Casinos
Wyoming Lawmakers Mull Regulation Over Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
Wyoming lawmakers are considering two very different approaches to sweepstakes casinos. Should they outright ban them or create a regulated framework? Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming met in Rock Springs on Oct. 5-6 to revisit how the state may handle sweepstakes casino platforms in the upcoming year.
Casino News (Washington State)
8 Washington State Casinos Slated to Be Closed Will Remain Open
Thursday October 8, 2026 (7:50 am EDT)
The eight Washington casinos set to close in November will now remain open after Maverick Gaming CEO and high-stakes poker player Eric Persson announced he was buying back the properties from lenders. The Maverick co-founder is forming a new company to reacquire the properties. These casinos will stay open after all, thus averting a massive unemployment issue.
- American Casino in Everett
- Chip’s Casino in Lakewood
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- Palace Casino in Lakewood
- All Star Casino in Silverdale
- Casino Caribbean in Yakima
- Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco
- Coyote Bobs Casino in Kennewick
Persson said the ESD notices signaled that current employees would leave RunItOneTime before signing on with the new company.
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