Efforts are underway to make online sports betting legal in Nebraska through the ballot box in 2026. In February 2026, the state approved two signature petitions for a 2026 voter referendum that would allow residents to legalize statewide mobile sports betting. Online gambling proponents plan to gather signatures before a July deadline.
Major DraftKings Class Action Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules
A class action lawsuit against DraftKings over an allegedly misleading promotion has challenged betting industry business practices.
Bank Executive Says ‘No. 1 Financial Villain Is Gambling Addiction’
Online gambling is surging across the U.S., drawing urgent warnings from financial experts. Jill Castilla, CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, shared her perspective in a social media post on Feb. 18. “In my two decades in banking, the No. 1 financial villain is gambling addiction,” she said. “It’s ruined
Colorado Project Could Protect Young Women From Prediction Markets
Federally regulated prediction markets have tried to appeal to young women on social media, especially with pop culture gambling. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have taken bets on Taylor Swift, for example. Kalshi has a slogan that claims everyone can be an expert on something and profit from it. A proposed
Prediction Markets Don’t Need Much Investigative Journalism | Opinion
In prediction markets—federally approved betting platforms—the conflicts of interest are blatant. Some may call it run-of-the-mill, in-your-face corruption. Much of the investigative journalism on these platforms is quickly becoming moot. Sure, it can be interesting and useful to learn the sordid details on how these new betting sites operate and the scandalous