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Brendan Sorsby hires prominent antitrust attorney to maintain collegiate eligibility

The Texas Tech quarterback will enter a gambling addiction treatment program and take a leave of absence from the team after it was found he placed over 10,000 sports wagers since 2022.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Stake launches online casino and sportsbook offerings in Mexico

The operator made its entrance into Mexico through the stake.mx platform, as the launch was said to continue Stake’s focus on ‘high-value’ and regulated jurisdictions across the globe.

2 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Personnel + 1 more

CFTC files motion for preliminary injunction against New York AG

The Commission previously filed a lawsuit against the state of New York on April 25, arguing it overstepped authority by pursuing legal action against crypto-linked prediction market operators.

1 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Results + 2 more

Minnesota Senate advances legislation to ban prediction markets, awaits House vote

If passed, Senate File 4511 would prohibit any prediction market offerings tied to sports, casino-style gambling, people, elections, catastrophes and death in Minnesota.

2 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

CFTC concludes public commentary period, Democratic lawmakers and NBA issue requests

The Coalition for Prediction Markets also provided commentary to the CFTC, stating the definition of swaps is ‘certainly broad enough’ to include the trading of sports event contracts.

2 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based

Rio targets ‘jogo do bicho’ network as five arrested

Authorities seize hundreds of machines and detain suspects linked to illegal lottery operations in Rio de Janeiro.

1 min read • May 1 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Appointments + 1 more

LuckBet appoints Paulo Gasparotto as Head of Compliance

Operator continues internal expansion with new senior compliance hire.

1 min read • May 1 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil links debt relief program to one-year betting ban

Government proposal ties access to debt renegotiation benefits to temporary restriction on online betting activity.

1 min read • May 1 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Santa Fe gambling awareness app gains traction within first 48 hours

Santa Fe’s newly launched parental control app targeting underage gambling recorded strong early adoption, signaling demand for tools aimed at restricting minors’ access to betting platforms.

2 min read • May 1 • By Milagros del Priore