Legislators in Maine introduced a new bill to stop residents from using credit cards to fund online betting accounts. Representative Marc Malon presented Legislative Document 2080 to the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee on January 21. https://t.co/JBb6jnYC03

Tennessee regulators and lawmakers initiated a comprehensive strategy in early 2026 to overhaul the state’s sports betting environment. https://t.co/uuz9zBcktq

The push to legalize online casinos in Virginia has ended for the 2026 legislative session. Despite support from major digital operators, the necessary bills failed to clear preliminary hurdles in both the Senate and the House of Delegates. https://t.co/h2ZHasNcTM

The UFC 324 preliminary card faced a sudden and significant disruption when promotion officials removed the lightweight bout between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez just hours before the event. https://t.co/EU9uFpz0ZI

Forbes officially entered the prediction market sector with the announcement of ForbesPredict. The media organization developed this new platform in collaboration with technology startup Axiom, whose founder, Jeff Yam, sits on the Forbes board. https://t.co/0rlwsZGlZr

The future of prediction markets in Massachusetts remains in a state of suspended animation following a chaotic week of legal maneuvers. https://t.co/HZiQEmE4Ci

The release of “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling” has provided fresh ammunition for critics of the betting industry. https://t.co/MJ9HeCbpxk

The conflict regarding the boundaries of legal gambling in California escalated when Santa Anita Park filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Justice (DOJ). https://t.co/VcBIurdZPY

The House Public Policy Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1052, a measure designed to prohibit online gaming operators that utilize dual-currency models to bypass traditional gambling regulations. https://t.co/pkxXrjf6VO

New York lawmakers introduced a wave of conflicting gambling legislation at the start of the 2026 session. The proposals reveal a sharp divide in the state capitol. https://t.co/VLjK76oueX

The push to reinstate the 100% tax deduction for gambling losses hit a major wall. Despite aggressive lobbying by the gaming industry and specific lawmakers, the chances of reversing the current 90% cap are fading. https://t.co/ep6VQE0aEr

X Games officially established a global commercial partnership with Stake, coinciding with the formation of the X Games League (XGL). https://t.co/pxDPsyOKhF

FanDuel officially activated its new player safety initiative, “Play with a Plan.” The company announced the program on January 22 and implemented the campaign across its platforms by January 26. https://t.co/wQcCRVMOvh

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued Notice #2026-04 on January 16, establishing stricter oversight for licensees operating outside the state. https://t.co/EgFXMUq8Dm

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig believes the United States financial system stands at a pivotal turning point. Speaking with Fox Business, Selig outlined his vision for a technology-driven era he calls a “golden age” for markets https://t.co/VKlztNwON8

State Senator John Keenan has reintroduced legislation that would fundamentally alter how sports wagering operates in Massachusetts. https://t.co/8IRmWVbiLh

The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously to reject a formal request from the NCAA to ban college player prop bets. https://t.co/p26Wf2Ilpd

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster announced that the brokerage firm is open to adding prediction markets to its platform. https://t.co/VM9ZW32gt4

The American Institute for Boys and Men has entered the regulatory arena with a new resource designed to track and mitigate the side effects of legal gambling. Partnering with Arnold Ventures, the organization launched the Sports Betting Policy Hub today. https://t.co/rnPmQcYRLm

Circa Sports has launched a new fan activation strategy to solidify its recent entry into the Missouri betting market. https://t.co/YzC2jEV7Mi