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Pitches Clase allegedly manipulated18 pitches across 17 games (US prosecutors) Scandal Pitch-rigging trial: prosecutors allege $460,000 conspiracy www.casino.org
Ortiz's alleged rigged pitchesdeliberately threw balls on two occasions for payment (US prosecutors) Scandal Pitch-rigging trial: prosecutors allege $460,000 conspiracy www.casino.org
Clase's alleged scheme start2023, before recruiting Ortiz in 2025 (US prosecutors) Scandal Pitch-rigging trial: prosecutors allege $460,000 conspiracy www.casino.org
Player statusboth on unpaid leave from the Guardians, pleaded not guilty Scandal Pitch-rigging trial: prosecutors allege $460,000 conspiracy www.casino.org
Trigger event2026 US midterm elections (SBC Americas) Regulation Blue wave reshuffles 2027 gambling expansion map sbcamericas.com
Outgoing officialsGovernors & legislators who blocked tribal compacts, online sports betting or casino amendments (SBC Americas) Regulation Blue wave reshuffles 2027 gambling expansion map sbcamericas.com
Incoming officialsSuccessors described as open to expansion or having campaigned on it (SBC Americas) Regulation Blue wave reshuffles 2027 gambling expansion map sbcamericas.com
Next sessions2027 state legislative sessions (SBC Americas) Regulation Blue wave reshuffles 2027 gambling expansion map sbcamericas.com
ReportUtah criminal court summons issued against Kalshi's founders (SBC Americas) Regulation Utah criminal court summons Kalshi’s founders sbcamericas.com
Rival moveSporttrade granted designated contract market (DCM) status (SBC Americas) Regulation Utah criminal court summons Kalshi’s founders sbcamericas.com
Earnings contextDraftKings, Flutter & Sportradar discussed event contracts on Q3 calls (SBC Americas) Regulation Utah criminal court summons Kalshi’s founders sbcamericas.com
Report date6 November 2026 (SBC Americas) Regulation Utah criminal court summons Kalshi’s founders sbcamericas.com
Alleged extortion sum€40,000 allegedly extorted from Fagioli (La Repubblica) Scandal Fagioli’s €2m betting debts at centre of alleged blackmail plot www.casino.org
Fagioli's illegal gambling debts (current probe)over €2 million (prosecutors) Scandal Fagioli’s €2m betting debts at centre of alleged blackmail plot www.casino.org
Search warrant executed28 October, Franchitti's phones seized (La Repubblica) Scandal Fagioli’s €2m betting debts at centre of alleged blackmail plot www.casino.org
Fagioli's total debts reported in 2023€3 million, Fagioli reportedly told the Turin Prosecutor's Office Scandal Fagioli’s €2m betting debts at centre of alleged blackmail plot www.casino.org
Marketing spendSales & marketing costs up 16% to $357m for the quarter Regulation Nebraska rejects betting as Flutter eyes Texas after midterms www.covers.com
Prediction market loss~$200m adjusted EBITDA loss expected for 2026 from prediction markets Regulation Nebraska rejects betting as Flutter eyes Texas after midterms www.covers.com
Arkansas lawsuit filed4 November 2026 Regulation Arkansas sues Kalshi over ‘mental health harms’ www.theblock.co
Utah criminal chargesFiled last week against Kalshi, CEO Tarek Mansour & COO Luana Lopes Lara Regulation Arkansas sues Kalshi over ‘mental health harms’ www.theblock.co
Utah civil lawsuitFiled before the criminal charges, also naming two Susquehanna trading firms Regulation Arkansas sues Kalshi over ‘mental health harms’ www.theblock.co
States sued by CFTCAt least 10 states Regulation Arkansas sues Kalshi over ‘mental health harms’ www.theblock.co
Hearing dateTuesday, November 3, Supreme Federal Court Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
Gamblers' losses citedR$62 billion ($11.3bn) lost to betting firms (finance ministry) Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
GDP hit estimatedR$120bn-R$140bn ($21.9bn-$25.6bn) (finance ministry) Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
Club sponsorship at riskR$1bn ($183m) across 27 of 40 top-two-division clubs (CBF) Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
Flamengo's exposureR$430m ($79m) a year in sponsorship & broadcasting (Flamengo vice president Willeman) Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
Olympic funding at risk~20% of the 2027 budget (Brazilian Olympic Committee) Regulation Brazil & football clash in court over R$1bn betting sponsorship www.casino.org
Patrick's tenureDirected a Senate committee to study prediction markets as gambling earlier this year Regulation Goodwin ousts Patrick as Texas sports betting gatekeeper www.legalsportsreport.com
2023 sessionThe constitutional amendment & HB 1942 passed the House; Patrick ruled HB 1942 dead Regulation Goodwin ousts Patrick as Texas sports betting gatekeeper www.legalsportsreport.com
2025 sessionGambling bills declared "dead on arrival" after House Republican pledge Regulation Goodwin ousts Patrick as Texas sports betting gatekeeper www.legalsportsreport.com
Paxton & KalshiAccepted $12,000 from Kalshi, according to Politico Regulation Goodwin ousts Patrick as Texas sports betting gatekeeper www.legalsportsreport.com
Senate studyPatrick directed a committee to examine prediction markets as gambling Regulation Goodwin ousts Patrick as Texas sports betting gatekeeper www.legalsportsreport.com
CourtNew York County Supreme Court Regulation New York AG drags Kalshi to court over ‘no house’ claims sbcamericas.com
PetitionerNew York Attorney General Letitia James Regulation New York AG drags Kalshi to court over ‘no house’ claims sbcamericas.com
TargetKalshi, a prediction market operator Regulation New York AG drags Kalshi to court over ‘no house’ claims sbcamericas.com
Records soughtInfluencer marketing & market-making operations Regulation New York AG drags Kalshi to court over ‘no house’ claims sbcamericas.com
New York district rulingJudge Analisa Torres denied injunction, July Regulation Kalshi & Coinbase lose bid to block New York & Connecticut www.sportsbettingdime.com
Connecticut district rulingJudge Vernon D. Oliver denied injunction, August Regulation Kalshi & Coinbase lose bid to block New York & Connecticut www.sportsbettingdime.com
New York lawsuit filed1 minute after midnight, Friday, July 31 (Gov. Hochul & AG James) Regulation Kalshi & Coinbase lose bid to block New York & Connecticut www.sportsbettingdime.com
New York penalty sought$100,000 per unauthorised sports betting offer Regulation Kalshi & Coinbase lose bid to block New York & Connecticut www.sportsbettingdime.com
Kalshi valuation$22bn Regulation Kalshi & Coinbase lose bid to block New York & Connecticut www.sportsbettingdime.com
Bill introducedApril, by Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) Regulation Ohio bill would ban election trading via event contracts sbcamericas.com
Bill numberSenate Bill 430 Regulation Ohio bill would ban election trading via event contracts sbcamericas.com
Cited triggerRecent Sixth Circuit court ruling, according to DeMora Regulation Ohio bill would ban election trading via event contracts sbcamericas.com
Injunction entered30 October 2026, by Judge Martha Pacold Regulation Illinois appeals after judge blocks its 3.5% event contract tax sbcamericas.com
Illinois transaction tax blocked1.75%, rising to 3.5% after 5m transactions Regulation Illinois appeals after judge blocks its 3.5% event contract tax sbcamericas.com
Parties protectedKalshi, Coinbase & CFTC-regulated exchanges Regulation Illinois appeals after judge blocks its 3.5% event contract tax sbcamericas.com
Appeal filed byIllinois officials, to the Seventh Circuit Regulation Illinois appeals after judge blocks its 3.5% event contract tax sbcamericas.com
Related cases before Seventh Circuit5 total: 3 Illinois, 2 Wisconsin Regulation Illinois appeals after judge blocks its 3.5% event contract tax sbcamericas.com
Campaign contributions raised$22.5m+ to Tax Relief Nebraska, July 28-Oct 29 2026 (Sports Betting Dime) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote www.sportsbettingdime.com
Top donorsDraftKings & FanDuel, top two contributors Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote www.sportsbettingdime.com
Projected year-one revenue$86.6m gross gaming revenue (Eilers & Krejcik) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote www.sportsbettingdime.com
Projected year-five revenue$163.1m gross gaming revenue (Eilers & Krejcik) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote www.sportsbettingdime.com
Five-year tax revenue estimateNearly $87m, with $60.9m earmarked for property tax relief (Eilers & Krejcik) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel pour $10.4m each into Nebraska vote www.sportsbettingdime.com
Alleged incident2023 match, AIK lost (Expressen, SVT Sport) Scandal Police probe 2023 AIK match over alleged deliberate loss www.tribalfootball.com
Players suspected3 AIK players, one reportedly ex-Sweden international (SVT Sport) Scandal Police probe 2023 AIK match over alleged deliberate loss www.tribalfootball.com
Player response"No comment" when approached by SVT Sport Scandal Police probe 2023 AIK match over alleged deliberate loss www.tribalfootball.com
Police statusOngoing investigation, evidence being gathered (lead investigator Andreas Morander) Scandal Police probe 2023 AIK match over alleged deliberate loss www.tribalfootball.com
DraftKings pulls sports, politics & novelty contracts28 October (DraftKings Predictions) Regulation Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah www.sportsbettingdime.com
FanDuel pulls same markets10am ET (FanDuel Predicts) Regulation Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah www.sportsbettingdime.com
Fanatics Markets exits Utah entirely4 November (Fanatics) Regulation Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah www.sportsbettingdime.com
Charges filed against Kalshi co-founders2nd-degree felony pattern of unlawful activity, 12 counts online gambling promotion (3rd-degree felony), 1 count general gambling promotion (3rd-degree felony) (Utah AG Derek Brown) Regulation Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah www.sportsbettingdime.com
Alleged undercover wagers12 bets via Kalshi, 13-26 September 2026 (Utah Attorney General's Office) Regulation Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah www.sportsbettingdime.com
Louisiana licence renewalCut to 4-month temporary permit from 5 years (Louisiana Gaming Control Board, 15 October) Regulation Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months www.propublica.org
DraftKings accounts closed in Louisiana175 accounts this year (DraftKings chief responsible gaming officer Lori Kalani) Regulation Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months www.propublica.org
Ohio ad blackout proposal48 hours after opting into responsible gaming tools (Ohio Casino Control Commission, 16 October) Regulation Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months www.propublica.org
Reporter's losses cited by ProPublicaNearly $4,500 in 24 hours on tennis; close to $6,000 over 3 weeks Regulation Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months www.propublica.org
Federal letters sentBy Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Paul Tonko & Rep. Valerie Foushee, asking for VIP programme revenue data Regulation Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months www.propublica.org
Bill sponsors8 Democrats & 1 Republican, led by Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) Regulation Pennsylvania bettors aged 21-25 face $2 stake cap under new bill www.casino.org
Deposit cap$5,000 per 180 days without an affordability check Regulation Pennsylvania bettors aged 21-25 face $2 stake cap under new bill www.casino.org
Under-25 stake limit$2 per play on online casino games Regulation Pennsylvania bettors aged 21-25 face $2 stake cap under new bill www.casino.org
Cooling-off trigger$750 lost in a day or $2,500 in a month for 21-25 age group Regulation Pennsylvania bettors aged 21-25 face $2 stake cap under new bill www.casino.org
Session deadlinePennsylvania General Assembly's 2026 session ends Nov. 30 Regulation Pennsylvania bettors aged 21-25 face $2 stake cap under new bill www.casino.org
Contributions received, 28 July to 29 Sept 2026$14,650,000 (campaign finance filings) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel lead $17.6m Nebraska betting vote push www.sportsbettingdime.com
DraftKings contribution$9,537,500 Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel lead $17.6m Nebraska betting vote push www.sportsbettingdime.com
FanDuel contribution$7,037,500 Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel lead $17.6m Nebraska betting vote push www.sportsbettingdime.com
Projected year-one gross gaming revenue$86.6m (Eilers & Krejcik) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel lead $17.6m Nebraska betting vote push www.sportsbettingdime.com
Five-year property tax relief funding projected$60.9m (Eilers & Krejcik) Regulation DraftKings & FanDuel lead $17.6m Nebraska betting vote push www.sportsbettingdime.com
Alleged bribery acts against Koromilas9 acts of bribing referees & officials (reports) Scandal Referee faces 9 alleged bribery acts in fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Games linked to Tsarouha in witness statements13 games from 2018 to 2026 (case file) Scandal Referee faces 9 alleged bribery acts in fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Time Koromilas spent with the magistrateAbout 2 hours (reports) Scandal Referee faces 9 alleged bribery acts in fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Federation chief in detentionVangelis Liolios, held under a temporary detention warrant citing "serious indications of guilt" Scandal Referee faces 9 alleged bribery acts in fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Younger player stake cap$2 per play for ages 21-25 (HB 2879) Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Older player stake cap$5 per play for over-25s (HB 2879) Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Daily loss lockout, ages 21-25$750 triggers a 24-hour lockout Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Monthly loss lockout, ages 21-25$2,500 triggers a 30-day lockout Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Bettor concentration5.7% of online sports bettors made 80% of expenditure (Joint State Government Commission study) Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Study backingHouse resolution passed 189-14 in 2025, report released July Regulation 5.7% of Pennsylvania bettors drive 80% of losses, study finds www.legalsportsreport.com
Lawsuit filed22 Oct, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Odds DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers www.casino.org
Named plaintiffsThree Louisiana residents Odds DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers www.casino.org
Co-defendantsBally's Baton Rouge & Amelia Belle (market-access casino partners) Odds DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers www.casino.org
Remedy soughtFull recovery of plaintiff deposits on DraftKings & FanDuel Odds DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers www.casino.org
Legal basisLouisiana Products Liability Act & state Sports Wagering Act Odds DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers www.casino.org
ArrestsSix people arrested, including Liolios, on Wednesday (eKathimerini) Scandal Greek basketball chief Liolios quits amid fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Testimony lengthAround three & a half hours before an investigating magistrate (eKathimerini) Scandal Greek basketball chief Liolios quits amid fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
ResignationLiolios resigned as EOK president on Sunday (eKathimerini) Scandal Greek basketball chief Liolios quits amid fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
SuccessionProcess to elect a new EOK president expected to start Monday morning (eKathimerini) Scandal Greek basketball chief Liolios quits amid fixing probe www.ekathimerini.com
Net losses on Blaze$29m (court documents via CNN Brasil) Scandal Brazil lawyer wagered $1.3bn on Blaze amid laundering probe www.casino.org
2025 wagersR$5bn / $995m (Brazil Finance Ministry) Scandal Brazil lawyer wagered $1.3bn on Blaze amid laundering probe www.casino.org
Deposits madeR$258m / $51m, nearly double Brazil's next-biggest bettor (officials) Scandal Brazil lawyer wagered $1.3bn on Blaze amid laundering probe www.casino.org
BestBet revenue, Dec 2023-June 2025R$210,000 / $42,000 against a R$2.1m forecast (Folha de S.Paulo) Scandal Brazil lawyer wagered $1.3bn on Blaze amid laundering probe www.casino.org
Lawsuit against BlazeR$163m / $32m in alleged losses, rejected by a São Paulo judge Scandal Brazil lawyer wagered $1.3bn on Blaze amid laundering probe www.casino.org
States with legal online betting32 states plus Washington, D.C. (American Gaming Association) Regulation Nebraska voters to decide on two online betting measures www.3newsnow.com
Share of tax revenue earmarked for property relief70% (Jordan McGrain) Regulation Nebraska voters to decide on two online betting measures www.3newsnow.com
Ballot measures at stakeInitiative 440 (constitutional change) & Initiative 441 (rules) Regulation Nebraska voters to decide on two online betting measures www.3newsnow.com
Public hearingsSaturday, 1:30pm, Omaha Public Library Millard Branch (Nebraska Secretary of State's Office) Regulation Nebraska voters to decide on two online betting measures www.3newsnow.com
Grants suspendedAll state grants to EOK (sports minister Giannis Vroutsis) Scandal Greece cuts all state grants to basketball federation www.ekathimerini.com
Audit ordered3 fiscal years, by the Finance Ministry's General Directorate of Financial Audits Scandal Greece cuts all state grants to basketball federation www.ekathimerini.com
Second auditFinancial & administrative audit requested from the National Transparency Authority Scandal Greece cuts all state grants to basketball federation www.ekathimerini.com
Arrest warrants6 issued in the match-fixing & bribery probe Scandal Greece cuts all state grants to basketball federation www.ekathimerini.com
Key suspectEOK president Vangelis Liolios, due to testify Friday Scandal Greece cuts all state grants to basketball federation www.ekathimerini.com
Bill sponsorUS Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) Regulation Cruz targets prediction markets with new state control bill sbcamericas.com
Arrests6, including federation president Vangelis Liolios, 2 board members & 3 referees Scandal €820,000 reportedly found at referee’s home in Greek fixing case www.ekathimerini.com
Games under investigationreportedly around 50 played between 2016 & 2026, youth level to the Greek Basketball League Scandal €820,000 reportedly found at referee’s home in Greek fixing case www.ekathimerini.com
Cash seized€820,000 reportedly found at a referee's home in a provincial area Scandal €820,000 reportedly found at referee’s home in Greek fixing case www.ekathimerini.com
Witnessesaccording to reports, 8 gave statements in the case file, 2 considered key to the alleged fixing Scandal €820,000 reportedly found at referee’s home in Greek fixing case www.ekathimerini.com
Original penalty5-day Ontario suspension ordered by the AGCO in February Regulation First-ever Ontario iGaming shutdown penalty lands on PointsBet Canada www.casino.org
Settled penalty2-day Ontario suspension agreed with the AGCO Regulation First-ever Ontario iGaming shutdown penalty lands on PointsBet Canada www.casino.org
Initial AGCO claimPointsBet Canada told regulator in March 2024 it had not offered Porter bets Regulation First-ever Ontario iGaming shutdown penalty lands on PointsBet Canada www.casino.org
Reversal triggerOctober 2025 arrests of NBA's Terry Rozier & Chauncey Billups prompted AGCO to re-query operators Regulation First-ever Ontario iGaming shutdown penalty lands on PointsBet Canada www.casino.org
Porter's exposureStatutory maximum of 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud; sentencing set for December Regulation First-ever Ontario iGaming shutdown penalty lands on PointsBet Canada www.casino.org
Stake$66 (Caesars Sportsbook) Big win NJ bettor turns $66 into $203k on 18-leg NFL parlay www.covers.com
Payout$203,234.78 (Covers) Big win NJ bettor turns $66 into $203k on 18-leg NFL parlay www.covers.com
Odds+307,830, implied probability 0.03% Big win NJ bettor turns $66 into $203k on 18-leg NFL parlay www.covers.com
Legs voided2 of 18, both on Rashod Bateman, under injury protection Big win NJ bettor turns $66 into $203k on 18-leg NFL parlay www.covers.com
Legs won16 of 18 graded as winners Big win NJ bettor turns $66 into $203k on 18-leg NFL parlay www.covers.com
Median FanDuel bet size$5 (FanDuel Fast Facts page) Sportsbooks FanDuel says typical bettor loses $63 a month, not millions www.casino.org
Median monthly loss per sports bettor$63 (FanDuel Fast Facts page) Sportsbooks FanDuel says typical bettor loses $63 a month, not millions www.casino.org
Personalised athlete/celebrity videos sentApproximately 30 over two years (FanDuel, to Sen. Blumenthal) Sportsbooks FanDuel says typical bettor loses $63 a month, not millions www.casino.org
US adults betting on pro sportsDown from 22% in 1989 to 7% in 2026 (Gallup, cited by FanDuel) Sportsbooks FanDuel says typical bettor loses $63 a month, not millions www.casino.org
Licence extensionDraftKings' Louisiana licence extended to February 2027 (Louisiana Gaming Control Board) Regulation DraftKings’ licence hangs on AI probe, Louisiana regulator warns www.thelines.com
Compliance requirementDraftKings must file monthly reports on regulation compliance & complaint handling Regulation DraftKings’ licence hangs on AI probe, Louisiana regulator warns www.thelines.com
Other state probesMassachusetts & Maine are also investigating DraftKings' alleged use of AI Regulation DraftKings’ licence hangs on AI probe, Louisiana regulator warns www.thelines.com
Company revenueDraftKings revenue rose from $1.41bn to $1.65bn (April 2026 report) Regulation DraftKings’ licence hangs on AI probe, Louisiana regulator warns www.thelines.com
Separate legal actionSeminole Tribe is suing DraftKings in Florida over its prediction market platform Regulation DraftKings’ licence hangs on AI probe, Louisiana regulator warns www.thelines.com
AI ruleWould prohibit AI-crafted promotions, odds & wager suggestions for NY's 9 licensed sportsbooks Regulation Nine NY sportsbooks face AI ban on personalised promotions www.sportsbettingdime.com
Deposit thresholdExample trigger: deposits over $10,000 in 24 hours Regulation Nine NY sportsbooks face AI ban on personalised promotions www.sportsbettingdime.com
Wagering thresholdExample trigger: betting over $1m in three months Regulation Nine NY sportsbooks face AI ban on personalised promotions www.sportsbettingdime.com
Comment period60 days of public comment before a final commission vote Regulation Nine NY sportsbooks face AI ban on personalised promotions www.sportsbettingdime.com
Massachusetts precedentMassachusetts Gaming Commission announced its own AI review last month Regulation Nine NY sportsbooks face AI ban on personalised promotions www.sportsbettingdime.com
Suspension length24 years (ITIA) Scandal Tennis integrity unit bans player until 2050 over fixing ring www.itia.tennis
Fine$70,000 (ITIA) Scandal Tennis integrity unit bans player until 2050 over fixing ring www.itia.tennis
Suspension dates9 October 2026 to 8 October 2050 Scandal Tennis integrity unit bans player until 2050 over fixing ring www.itia.tennis
Career-high rankingWorld No. 1338, August 2014 Scandal Tennis integrity unit bans player until 2050 over fixing ring www.itia.tennis
ITIA contact attempts ignored7, across multiple channels Scandal Tennis integrity unit bans player until 2050 over fixing ring www.itia.tennis
Letter sentOct. 9, to every licensed Massachusetts sportsbook (MGC) Regulation Massachusetts hits every sportsbook with 8-part AI questionnaire www.sportsbettingdime.com
Deadline for written answersTuesday, Nov. 3 (MGC) Regulation Massachusetts hits every sportsbook with 8-part AI questionnaire www.sportsbettingdime.com
Letter structure8 sections covering AI/ML use, data, targeting, oversight & harm Regulation Massachusetts hits every sportsbook with 8-part AI questionnaire www.sportsbettingdime.com
Trigger for probeNew York Times report citing 40+ ex-DraftKings employees Regulation Massachusetts hits every sportsbook with 8-part AI questionnaire www.sportsbettingdime.com
Next stepIn-person operator interviews, scheduled to begin this week Regulation Massachusetts hits every sportsbook with 8-part AI questionnaire www.sportsbettingdime.com
Sentence72 months plus 3 years supervised release (Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro) Scandal Jalen Smith jailed 72 months over NCAA point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Restitution owedapproximately $1.1m, plus $75,000 forfeited Scandal Jalen Smith jailed 72 months over NCAA point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Scheme scale20 individuals indicted; 39 NCAA athletes allegedly bribed across 17+ Division I teams, more than 29 games fixed (federal indictment) Scandal Jalen Smith jailed 72 months over NCAA point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Prosecutors' recommendation70-87 months sought, filed 8 October (US Attorney's office) Scandal Jalen Smith jailed 72 months over NCAA point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Sentence sought70 to 87 months (federal prosecutors) Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Restitution sought$1,148,137.41 owed jointly by Smith & co-defendants Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Smith's claimed net worth$1,240.18, per court documents Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Scheme scope39 NCAA athletes allegedly bribed across more than 17 Division I teams, 29+ games fixed, per the indictment Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Bribe rangeUsually $10,000 to $30,000 per game, per prosecutors Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
TimelineScheme ran September 2022 to February 2025 Scandal 29 NCAA games fixed, 39 players bribed in point-shaving scheme www.sportsbettingdime.com
Injunction valid until25 October, São Paulo federal judge Regulation Stake’s two-day Brazil return ends in court reversal www.casino.org
Jobs at riskMore than 15,500 (LCA Consultores) Regulation Stake’s two-day Brazil return ends in court reversal www.casino.org
Breaches admitted61 bets across six accounts registered to Sherif (FA commission) Scandal Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over 61 betting breaches www.casino.org
Total staked£1,974.77 ($2,614) placed through the accounts (FA commission) Scandal Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over 61 betting breaches www.casino.org
Net loss£435.75 ($577) after £1,539.02 returned (FA commission) Scandal Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over 61 betting breaches www.casino.org
Offence periodNovember 2024 to February 2026 (FA commission) Scandal Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over 61 betting breaches www.casino.org
Comparable caseBrentford's Ivan Toney banned 8 months for 232 breaches in 2023 Scandal Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over 61 betting breaches www.casino.org
Lawsuit filedBy the Seminole Tribe (Florida Politics) Regulation Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida prediction bets readwrite.com
Complaint length72 pages Regulation Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida prediction bets readwrite.com
Relief soughtInjunction, restitution, disgorgement of profits & legal costs Regulation Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida prediction bets readwrite.com
Compact at issueGives the Tribe exclusive sports-betting rights in Florida Regulation Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida prediction bets readwrite.com
DraftKings responseCalls Pick6 a peer-to-peer fantasy product, not sports betting, & says it is confident in its legal position (spokesperson to Miami Herald, CBS News Miami) Regulation Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida prediction bets readwrite.com
Rule issuedInterim Final Rule codified by the CFTC on a Friday afternoon Regulation CFTC says casino bets aren’t swaps, but sports contracts are www.casino.org
Comment period30 days, opened by the CFTC Regulation CFTC says casino bets aren’t swaps, but sports contracts are www.casino.org
CFTC official quotedSelig, who says event contracts fall under the agency's "exclusive jurisdiction" Regulation CFTC says casino bets aren’t swaps, but sports contracts are www.casino.org
Contracts targetedSports-, politics-, cultural- & weather-related event contracts, per the CFTC Regulation CFTC says casino bets aren’t swaps, but sports contracts are www.casino.org
Deadline for FanDuel to release videos20 October (Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Reps. Paul Tonko & Valerie Foushee) Scandal FanDuel’s VIP program faces probe after Bryce Harper Cameo row www.casino.org
Customer's alleged losses$1.5m lost from $18.5m wagered, 2020-2025 (lawsuit) Scandal FanDuel’s VIP program faces probe after Bryce Harper Cameo row www.casino.org
Celebrity videos acknowledged by FanDuelApprox. 30, sent over two years (FanDuel statement, 24 Sept) Scandal FanDuel’s VIP program faces probe after Bryce Harper Cameo row www.casino.org
Harper video length21 seconds, arranged via Cameo by a FanDuel VIP manager Scandal FanDuel’s VIP program faces probe after Bryce Harper Cameo row www.casino.org
DraftKings contribution$3.5m (July 28-Sept 29, 2026) Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
FanDuel contribution$3.5m (July 28-Sept 29, 2026) Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
BetMGM contribution$250,000, doubled from prior period Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
Fanatics contribution$0, after $75,000 in prior period Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
Nebraska Family Alliance spend$2,109 on voter guide postage Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
Estimated property tax relief$61m over five years, per Tax Relief Nebraska study Regulation Nebraska’s anti-betting campaign outspent 1,000-to-1 before vote www.casino.org
LFF statement confirming investigation & police referral7 August 2026 Scandal Laos football federation refers bribery case to police after 7-2 rout www.theguardian.com
Final group match defeat7-2 to Myanmar, early August 2026 Scandal Laos football federation refers bribery case to police after 7-2 rout www.theguardian.com
Other group stage losses5-0 to Thailand, 4-0 to Malaysia, 4-1 to Philippines Scandal Laos football federation refers bribery case to police after 7-2 rout www.theguardian.com
Prior Laos fixing banLife ban for Thipphonexay Inthavongsa, 2020 (Asian Football Confederation) Scandal Laos football federation refers bribery case to police after 7-2 rout www.theguardian.com
Videos in question30 personalised clips sent to VIP bettors over two years (Cory Fox, FanDuel) Odds FanDuel’s VIP videos: one went to a $1.5m loser www.sportsbettingdime.com
Customer loss cited$1.5m allegedly lost by a bettor on FanDuel (lawmakers' letter) Odds FanDuel’s VIP videos: one went to a $1.5m loser www.sportsbettingdime.com
Harper video dateSent November 2024 as a VIP perk (lawmakers' letter) Odds FanDuel’s VIP videos: one went to a $1.5m loser www.sportsbettingdime.com
Prior demand10 August letter urged FanDuel to end its VIP programme (Congress members) Odds FanDuel’s VIP videos: one went to a $1.5m loser www.sportsbettingdime.com
Deadline setFanDuel must respond by Tuesday, 20 October (Congress members) Odds FanDuel’s VIP videos: one went to a $1.5m loser www.sportsbettingdime.com
Brief filed2 October, joint amicus brief (IAGR & NAGRA) Regulation Gaming regulators urge Supreme Court to take Kalshi case sbcamericas.com
CaseFlaherty v. KalshiEX Regulation Gaming regulators urge Supreme Court to take Kalshi case sbcamericas.com
Donation$2m from the prediction market industry to NCPG, with such funding flowing since May (Casino.org) Odds NCPG takes $2m from prediction markets, rival group forms www.casino.org
ResignationHeather Maurer, NCPG executive director, resigned days before FFOG's launch Odds NCPG takes $2m from prediction markets, rival group forms www.casino.org
New boardFFOG named its inaugural board on 6 October, chaired by Richard Daynard Odds NCPG takes $2m from prediction markets, rival group forms www.casino.org
PolicyFFOG says it will not accept gambling industry contributions or memberships Odds NCPG takes $2m from prediction markets, rival group forms www.casino.org
Campaign launchFFOG's reform campaign launched in September in Washington DC with Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Paul Tonko Odds NCPG takes $2m from prediction markets, rival group forms www.casino.org
States with team picks still live34 states (PrizePicks) Regulation Missouri’s crackdown spooks PrizePicks even without a notice www.sportsbettingdime.com
Operators sent cease-&-desist noticesKalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Underdog, Novig, Crypto.com (Missouri AG) Regulation Missouri’s crackdown spooks PrizePicks even without a notice www.sportsbettingdime.com
Lawsuit filedMassachusetts federal court, by a DraftKings customer Odds DraftKings sued over AI ‘elastic’ gambler targeting www.addictioncenter.com
Promo messages allegedAt least approximately 70 over 30 days, according to the complaint Odds DraftKings sued over AI ‘elastic’ gambler targeting www.addictioncenter.com
Investigation basis40+ former employees interviewed by the New York Times Odds DraftKings sued over AI ‘elastic’ gambler targeting www.addictioncenter.com
DraftKings responseDenies targeting customers based on losses or problem-gambling indicators Odds DraftKings sued over AI ‘elastic’ gambler targeting www.addictioncenter.com
Regulatory actionMassachusetts Gaming Commission to examine AI use by DraftKings & other licensed betting companies in the state Odds DraftKings sued over AI ‘elastic’ gambler targeting www.addictioncenter.com
Cease-&-desist letters sent10 (Ohio Casino Control Commission) Regulation Ohio fires 10 cease-&-desist letters at prediction markets sbcamericas.com
Compliance deadline16 October (Ohio Casino Control Commission) Regulation Ohio fires 10 cease-&-desist letters at prediction markets sbcamericas.com
Ruling dateFriday, Oct. 2, Judge Martha M. Pacold, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Regulation Judge rules Kalshi contracts are ‘likely swaps’, blocks Illinois ban www.sportsbettingdime.com
Illinois transaction tax1.75% per exchange wager, rising to 3.5% after 5m wagers in a fiscal year Regulation Judge rules Kalshi contracts are ‘likely swaps’, blocks Illinois ban www.sportsbettingdime.com
Illinois FY27 budget$55.9bn, approved July, included the new prediction market tax Regulation Judge rules Kalshi contracts are ‘likely swaps’, blocks Illinois ban www.sportsbettingdime.com
Conflicting rulingEastern District of Wisconsin denied the CFTC's injunction bid in July (Judge William C. Griesbach) Regulation Judge rules Kalshi contracts are ‘likely swaps’, blocks Illinois ban www.sportsbettingdime.com
Appeal statusCFTC has appealed the Wisconsin ruling to the Seventh Circuit; Illinois may appeal Pacold's ruling there too Regulation Judge rules Kalshi contracts are ‘likely swaps’, blocks Illinois ban www.sportsbettingdime.com
Guard chargedA 24-year-old Miami jail guard (federal indictment) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
Arrest dateSept. 30 (Casino.org) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
Alleged debt tracked$2,400 owed by one unnamed inmate (gambling ledger, March) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
Other debts logged$300 linked to someone nicknamed "Madden" & $300 linked to an inmate named "Fool" (ledger) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
K2 seizureEnough for roughly 2,000 to 3,000 doses (prosecutors) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
Charges filedConspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute, Hobbs Act extortion conspiracy, racketeering promotion (indictment) Scandal Miami jail guard ran Hard Rock bets for inmates, feds say www.casino.org
Bets takenAt least $2.4m through 25 March 2026 (federal prosecutors) Scandal Texas ‘golfing legend’ charged over $2.4m illegal sportsbook www.casino.org
Alleged proceeds to KilbyMore than $1.2m (federal prosecutors) Scandal Texas ‘golfing legend’ charged over $2.4m illegal sportsbook www.casino.org
ChargeConspiracy to commit a federal crime or defraud the US government Scandal Texas ‘golfing legend’ charged over $2.4m illegal sportsbook www.casino.org
Maximum penalty5 years in prison & a $250,000 fine Scandal Texas ‘golfing legend’ charged over $2.4m illegal sportsbook www.casino.org
Related caseA Mission man pleaded guilty in September 2026 to running LVAction.com & JCSportsBet.com, according to Valley Central Scandal Texas ‘golfing legend’ charged over $2.4m illegal sportsbook www.casino.org
Initial loss chasing NBA losses$1,800 lost in one night (ProPublica) Scandal DraftKings gave ‘problem gambler’ VIP status www.newser.com
VIP invitesent the day after the $1,800 loss (ProPublica) Scandal DraftKings gave ‘problem gambler’ VIP status www.newser.com
Deposits by VIP welcomebefore personal host assigned (ProPublica) Scandal DraftKings gave ‘problem gambler’ VIP status www.newser.com
Reward after self-imposed cooling-off25% deposit match offered (ProPublica) Scandal DraftKings gave ‘problem gambler’ VIP status www.newser.com
Total deposited$21,600 over 10 weeks (ProPublica) Odds Reporter loses $10,702 on DraftKings while posing as problem gambler www.newser.com
Total lost$10,702 (ProPublica) Odds Reporter loses $10,702 on DraftKings while posing as problem gambler www.newser.com
Alleged profit$409,000 (DOJ indictment) Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
IndictedApril, Southern District of New York Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
DOJ letter to courtSept. 30, signed by deputy US attorney Sean Buckley & 3 assistant attorneys Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
Max sentence, wire fraud count20 years Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
Max sentence, each Commodity Exchange Act count10 years (3 counts) Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
Max sentence, unlawful monetary transaction count10 years Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
DefendantGannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, Fayetteville, North Carolina Regulation Soldier’s $409k Maduro bet tests US swaps law www.casino.org
Lawsuit filedWednesday, US District Court, Boston Odds DraftKings bettor claims about 70 promo messages in one month www.bostonglobe.com
Messages allegedAbout 70 emails, texts & notifications in one month to the lead plaintiff Odds DraftKings bettor claims about 70 promo messages in one month www.bostonglobe.com
Legal claimAlleged breach of Massachusetts disclosure law on AI/machine learning use Odds DraftKings bettor claims about 70 promo messages in one month www.bostonglobe.com
Regulatory moveMassachusetts Gaming Commission to examine allegations, announced last week Odds DraftKings bettor claims about 70 promo messages in one month www.bostonglobe.com
DraftKings responseDenies targeting by losses or problem-gambling signals, vows to 'vigorously defend' Odds DraftKings bettor claims about 70 promo messages in one month www.bostonglobe.com
Original charges filedClase & Ortiz charged 5 November 2025 (Eastern District of New York) Scandal Judge rejects Clase bid to toss wire fraud charge www.courtlistener.com
Superseding indictmentAdded a third defendant & a sealed Defendant-4 on 12 February 2026 Scandal Judge rejects Clase bid to toss wire fraud charge www.courtlistener.com
Alleged start of schemeClase allegedly began rigging pitches around May 2023 Scandal Judge rejects Clase bid to toss wire fraud charge www.courtlistener.com
Ortiz joinedAllegedly joined the conspiracy around June 2025 Scandal Judge rejects Clase bid to toss wire fraud charge www.courtlistener.com
Motions to dismiss deniedJudge Kiyo Matsumoto denied all three motions on 8 September 2026 Scandal Judge rejects Clase bid to toss wire fraud charge www.courtlistener.com
DraftKings statement"Does not market to customers based on indicators of potential problem gaming" (DraftKings) Regulation DraftKings: ‘we do not use AI’ to target losing bettors www.thelines.com
Massachusetts rule cited205 CMR (Data Use & Retention) Regulation DraftKings: ‘we do not use AI’ to target losing bettors www.thelines.com
Prior MGC rulingDraftKings ordered to pay over $900,000 to a customer, last October Regulation DraftKings: ‘we do not use AI’ to target losing bettors www.thelines.com
McCarthy 2025 starter record6-4 in 10 starts (Sports Betting Dime) Odds Giants’ Super Bowl odds sit at 1% after McCarthy trade www.sportsbettingdime.com
McCarthy 2025 passing1,632 yards, 11 TDs, 12 INTs (Sports Betting Dime) Odds Giants’ Super Bowl odds sit at 1% after McCarthy trade www.sportsbettingdime.com
Giants 7+ wins59% implied probability (Kalshi) Odds Giants’ Super Bowl odds sit at 1% after McCarthy trade www.sportsbettingdime.com
Giants Super Bowl odds1% implied probability (Kalshi) Odds Giants’ Super Bowl odds sit at 1% after McCarthy trade www.sportsbettingdime.com
Week 4 spreadGiants -2.5 (-110) at sportsbooks vs Cardinals 52% win probability on Kalshi Odds Giants’ Super Bowl odds sit at 1% after McCarthy trade www.sportsbettingdime.com
WinnerPierre Royal, 33/1, trained by Ado McGuinness Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
MarginShort-head over Crest Of Fire (Tom Marquand) Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
ThirdAltareq, 100/1, a head back (Jim Goldie, Lauren Young) Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
FourthGavriel, 4/1 favourite, a neck back Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
Field size27 runners at Newmarket's Rowley Mile Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
Purchase price48,000 guineas, bought last year at Newmarket, per McGuinness Big win 27-runner Cambridgeshire field decided by a short-head at Newmarket www.sportinglife.com
RulingSixth Circuit sides with Ohio & Tennessee against Kalshi (Sep 25, 2026) Regulation Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in Ohio & Tennessee sbcamericas.com
Ohio outcomeDenial of Kalshi's preliminary injunction upheld Regulation Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in Ohio & Tennessee sbcamericas.com
Tennessee outcomeInjunction Kalshi previously won there overturned Regulation Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in Ohio & Tennessee sbcamericas.com
States in litigation20 states in active litigation Regulation Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in Ohio & Tennessee sbcamericas.com
States opposing CFTC authority44 states argued against it in a July letter Regulation Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in Ohio & Tennessee sbcamericas.com
MGC actionAnnounced at public meeting, 24 September 2026 (Massachusetts Gaming Commission) Regulation Massachusetts gaming regulator probes DraftKings’ use of AI www.yahoo.com
NYT sourcingOver 40 former DraftKings employees & internal documents cited (New York Times) Regulation Massachusetts gaming regulator probes DraftKings’ use of AI www.yahoo.com
Reporting requirementOperators must file responsible-gambling monitoring reports at least twice yearly (Massachusetts rules) Regulation Massachusetts gaming regulator probes DraftKings’ use of AI www.yahoo.com
Prior study2025 UNLV-commissioned study found a regulatory 'governance gap' on AI use Regulation Massachusetts gaming regulator probes DraftKings’ use of AI www.yahoo.com
Other statesMaryland governor Wes Moore this week called for a law banning algorithmic targeting of problem gamblers Regulation Massachusetts gaming regulator probes DraftKings’ use of AI www.yahoo.com
Underage accounts created38 accounts allowed for under-21s Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
Underage bets placed8 of those accounts placed bets before error found Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
Underdog exit dateDec 17, 2025 (ceased NC sports betting) Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
Underdog Missouri exitLicence surrendered Nov 2025, one week before Dec 1 launch Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
bet365 fine$75,000 (North Carolina State Lottery Commission) Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
bet365 fixesAdditional employee training & updated internal procedures Regulation North Carolina hits bet365 with $75k fine over self-exclusion errors www.sportsbettingdime.com
ChargesGuilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges (Sports Betting Dime) Odds Man City title odds crash after 114-charge guilty verdict www.sportsbettingdime.com
Polymarket oddsCity's title price fell from 48% to 31% within minutes Odds Man City title odds crash after 114-charge guilty verdict www.sportsbettingdime.com
Kalshi oddsCity's contract price dropped $0.10 on the news Odds Man City title odds crash after 114-charge guilty verdict www.sportsbettingdime.com
DraftKings oddsCity's title price moved from +125 to +200 this week Odds Man City title odds crash after 114-charge guilty verdict www.sportsbettingdime.com
Season formCity sit 5-0, 15 points, three clear of Arsenal Odds Man City title odds crash after 114-charge guilty verdict www.sportsbettingdime.com
Polymarket's counter-filingCivil complaint alleging "imminent & irreparable harm" from the state's suit Odds Polymarket sues New York’s Hochul & James after state’s own suit www.casino.org
State's investigation findingPolymarket ran an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" open to ages 18+ (AG James's office) Odds Polymarket sues New York’s Hochul & James after state’s own suit www.casino.org
Legal basis citedCommodity Exchange Act, enforced by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Odds Polymarket sues New York’s Hochul & James after state’s own suit www.casino.org
Requested venueNew York's federal Southern District Court Odds Polymarket sues New York’s Hochul & James after state’s own suit www.casino.org

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