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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is underway and could feature a record number of players in the main event, which kicks off next month.
Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a companion bill in the New York Senate on Wednesday that would force insurers to cover the cost of diagnosing and treating problem gambling.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has reinstated four players who served a one-year suspension for betting on baseball games. Andrew Saalfrank (Arizona Diamondbacks), Michael Kelly (Oakland Athletics), Jay Groome (San Diego Padres), and José Rodríguez (Philadelphia Phillies) were all served with the suspensions in June last year and are now eligible to play again.
Kalshi secured another victory in federal court in Nevada over its sports prediction markets, as a judge dismissed Nevada's motion to dismiss its lawsuit. Following Kalshi's lead, Crypto.com also filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in response to a cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez has been arrested for facilitating an illegal gambling operation in Florida.
The Rhode Island Senate voted in favor of a bill that proposes opening up the state's sports betting to more licensed operators.
The NFL has partnered with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to research gambling behavior among college students and athletes.
Connecticut lawmakers voted in favor of a bill banning sweepstakes casinos, leaving only a sign-off from Gov. Neil Lamont to make it into law.
FanDuel has banned a bettor who declared on X that heckling Gabby Thomas at a track event had led to his bet winning.
Japan's House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to tighten regulations on illegal online gambling.
A bill proposing to legalize Maine online casinos has made progress again after being tabled in April. The state is currently in a special legislative session, and bills can be carried over to next year, if needed.
In El Dorado County, California, three men have pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation at internet cafes across the state and beyond.