Study Links Social Security Payment Dates to Gambling Spikes in West Virginia
TLDR A West Virginia University PhD researcher believes video lottery revenue may rise on days Social Security benefits are paid. Matt Mullis is […]
October 2026
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The native WordPress comment system gets you started, but it won’t build a community or keep spam in check on its own. Here’s […]
Blockchain.com Applies for CFTC Licenses to Launch U.S. Prediction Markets
TLDR Blockchain.com has applied to the CFTC for Futures Commission Merchant and Designated Contract Market licenses. The licenses would let the company run […]
Sports Dominate Prediction Markets, S&P Global Survey Finds
TLDR An S&P Global Market Intelligence survey found 70% of U.S. prediction market users traded sports event contracts. Only 10% of respondents traded […]
PAGCOR Gambling Exclusion Program Reaches 40,000 People in Six Months
TLDR PAGCOR says about 40,000 people were added to its gambling exclusion program in the last six months. Before Alejandro Tengco became chairman […]
Brazil Betting Ban Wipes Out Over 3,500 Jobs in Two Weeks
TLDR Brazil’s provisional measure halting online betting has cost more than 3,500 jobs in 14 days, about 23% of the sector’s workforce. Another […]
Former Security Officer Says Peppermill Reno Facial Recognition System Made Frequent False Matches
TLDR A former Peppermill Reno security officer says the casino’s facial recognition system often misidentified guests. Aaron Gamino claims the system produced up […]
Cyprus Gambling Regulator Calls for Tougher Crackdown on Illegal Betting
TLDR Cyprus’ National Betting Authority has called for stronger action against illegal gambling as the 9th Safer Gambling Week begins. Chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas […]
Kalshi Cites New CFTC Event Contract Rules in Sixth Circuit Rehearing Request
TLDR Kalshi asked the full Sixth Circuit to reconsider a September 25 ruling that favored sports regulators in Ohio and Tennessee. The panel […]
Polymarket CEO Hints at Crypto Token Launch, No Airdrop Confirmed
TLDR Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan discussed a possible onchain asset with “real programmable utility” at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on October 7. No token […]