Michigan stands to collect an additional $192.8 million in online gambling taxes under the governor’s executive budget recommendation released Feb. 11. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, aims to raise revenue by updating Michigan’s online casino tax structure. The plan includes imposing higher rates on top operators and modifying free-play deductions. She wants
Nostradamus In Your Pocket: Prediction Markets Leverage Record Dread
The leading U.S.-facing prediction markets with 11-figure valuations claim they are the closest thing we have to a crystal ball. Who wouldn’t want a Nostradamus app? The rapid rise of these platforms comes at a time when people in the U.S. are more anxious about the future than they’ve been in at
Gambling Site Polymarket Takes Guthrie Kidnapping Bets
The gambling website Polymarket has enabled betting related to the disappearance of NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy. After the FBI released surveillance footage of the suspect wearing a mask and gloves, Polymarket hosted a market in its “politics” section on whether the suspect would be caught by the end of February.
Kalshi Sign Up Review: How You’re Instantly A Mark
I recently downloaded the Kalshi app and, within minutes during the sign up, noticed several manipulative tactics that put users at immediate risk. The gambling platform is a prediction market that lets you “trade” on real-world events like sports, politics, and pop culture. While federally certified, many states say Kalshi’s sports betting
Why So Many NCAA Tennis Players Receive Abuse From Bettors
NCAA student-athletes in most sports report negative or threatening messages from sports bettors. Some sports, like tennis, experience this at alarming rates. According to NCAA data released in January 2026, 22% of men’s Division I tennis players reported receiving these types of messages in 2025. This rate is higher than in any