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Sweepstakes Casinos Flee Indiana and Iowa Ahead of Simultaneous July Bans

Indiana bans sweepstakes casinos on July 1. Operators are exiting now, including McLuck, Hello Millions, and High 5 Casino. Six other states have already banned the $10 billion industry — and the

June 26, 2026

by Economy Desk

Stadium packed with fans for 2026 FIFA World Cup Match 4 between United States and Paraguay

World Cup Betting Boom Puts the CFTC’s Prediction Market Rulebook on the Clock

Kalshi hit $13.5 million in a single day of World Cup trading fees on June 24, the latest data point in a regulatory contest that the CFTC's July 27 comment deadline has not yet resolved. The gaming industry is simultaneously

June 26, 2026

by News Room

Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City, where the state gaming board is pursuing contempt proceedings against Kalshi

Nevada Moves to Hold Kalshi in Contempt, Exposing the Cost of Its Geofencing Gamble

The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a contempt motion against Kalshi on June 15, alleging state

Panoramic view of the United States Supreme Court building at dusk, Washington DC

Polymarket Loses Michigan Injunction, Widening Prediction Market Court Conflict

A Michigan federal judge denied Polymarket's injunction June 17, ruling the Commodity Exchange Act doesn't preempt

Lumbee Hall building at University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Lumbee tribal lands

Lumbee Tribe Rejects Casino Vote, Halting Plans That Predated Federal Recognition

Lumbee tribal members voted 62% against a casino constitutional amendment, halting an I-95 resort plan that tribal leaders assembled before their 137-year recognition fight concluded. Tribal Chairman John Lowery said he will

June 26, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Indiana State Capitol building in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana Sweepstakes Casinos Go Dark as Operators Rush to Beat July 1 Deadline

Indiana's HB 1052 sweepstakes casino ban takes effect July 1, with platforms including Modo.us, McLuck and Hello Millions already withdrawing from the state. The mass exit leaves the fate of player coin

June 26, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News

Caesars Palace hotel exterior illuminated at night in Las Vegas, Nevada

Caesars and Wabanaki Nations Sign Maine’s First Online Casino Deal

Caesars Entertainment announced June 24 a deal with three Wabanaki Nations to build Maine's first online casino platforms under LD 1164, which reserves licenses exclusively for the state's federally recognized tribes. The

June 26, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News

Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort where CFTC filed federal lawsuit against the state over Kalshi and Polymarket gambling regulation

CFTC Sues Kentucky to Shield Kalshi and Polymarket From State Gambling Crackdown

The CFTC sued Kentucky on June 23 to block state enforcement against Kalshi and Polymarket, making it the first Republican-led state in the federal prediction markets battle. The case turns on whether

June 26, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News

Pennsylvania State Capitol dome and exterior in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania’s 70,000 Skill Game Machines Are Now Illegal. The Budget Clock Is Ticking.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's five-to-two ruling declared skill game machines illegal slot machines, eliminating $765.9 million in projected first-year tax revenue from Governor Shapiro's budget. With the June 30 deadline five days

June 26, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comments on Armenia's decision to delay initiatives involving Moscow.

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Russia has delayed or frozen several initiatives involving Armenia because of decisions taken in Yerevan, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Armenian authorities continue to deepen engagement with

June 22, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Bangladesh President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin after signing a joint declaration at the Moscow Kremlin during Mujib's official visit to the USSR.

Silencing the Awami League Risks Undermining a 54-Year Partnership with Russia

The Bangladesh Awami League turns 77 on June 23, 2026. Founded in 1949, it is the party that won Bangladesh its independence, rebuilt it after a devastating war, and over the decades

June 21, 2026

Government and Politics·Opinion

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a press conference amid controversy over Politico Europe's refusal to publish his article

Politico’s Refusal to Publish Lavrov Exposes Europe’s Double Standards on Free Speech, Russia Says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday criticized Politico Europe’s decision not to publish an article by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, saying the move provided what she described as evidence that

June 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Sleiman Frangieh, leader of Lebanon's Marada Movement

US Treasury Targets Lebanese Officials and Business Network Linked to Hezbollah

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Lebanese political figures and a network of individuals and companies accused of supporting Hezbollah, marking the latest step in Washington’s campaign to weaken

June 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias known as Porky faces a US reward offer of up to $10 million as part of a broader $15 million bounty targeting MS-13 leaders.

US Offers $15 Million Reward for Information Leading to Capture of MS-13 Leaders

The United States has announced rewards totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of two senior leaders of the transnational gang MS-13, a move Washington says

June 18, 2026

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Sweepstakes Casinos Flee Indiana and Iowa Ahead of Simultaneous July Bans

World Cup Betting Boom Puts the CFTC’s Prediction Market Rulebook on the Clock

Nevada Moves to Hold Kalshi in Contempt, Exposing the Cost of Its Geofencing Gamble

Polymarket Loses Michigan Injunction, Widening Prediction Market Court Conflict

Lumbee Tribe Rejects Casino Vote, Halting Plans That Predated Federal Recognition

Indiana Sweepstakes Casinos Go Dark as Operators Rush to Beat July 1 Deadline

Caesars and Wabanaki Nations Sign Maine’s First Online Casino Deal

CFTC Sues Kentucky to Shield Kalshi and Polymarket From State Gambling Crackdown

Pennsylvania’s 70,000 Skill Game Machines Are Now Illegal. The Budget Clock Is Ticking.

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Silencing the Awami League Risks Undermining a 54-Year Partnership with Russia

Politico’s Refusal to Publish Lavrov Exposes Europe’s Double Standards on Free Speech, Russia Says

US Treasury Targets Lebanese Officials and Business Network Linked to Hezbollah

US Offers $15 Million Reward for Information Leading to Capture of MS-13 Leaders

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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