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  • DraftKings Sues Philly As City Investigates Gambling Addiction
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    DraftKings Sues Philly As City Investigates Gambling Addiction

    DraftKings has sued Philadelphia in federal court, seeking to halt an investigation into its sports betting practices and block enforcement of a local consumer protection ordinance, according to a report from Reuters. The lawsuit follows an April 24 subpoena from Philadelphia’s Law Department requesting information about DraftKings’ sports wagering operations, promotional credits and bonuses, VIP…

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  • Arizona Orders Five Gambling Platforms To Halt Operations

    Arizona Orders Five Gambling Platforms To Halt Operations

    The Arizona Department of Gaming has issued cease-and-desist orders against five gambling-related platforms. The state alleged they operate illegally or offer unauthorized products in the state. The state has now sent notices to at least 24 online gambling brands that it says are operating illegally. The latest enforcement actions target BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online…

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  • Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal: The City of Brotherly Predation?
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    Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal: The City of Brotherly Predation?

    Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, one of the highest-paid players in baseball, reportedly helped FanDuel in its relationship with a man who says he developed a life-altering gambling addiction. The Philadelphia Inquirer acquired a short video that FanDuel allegedly sent to Pennsylvania resident Terry Thompson in November 2024. In the video, Harper is seen wishing…

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  • Kentucky AG Sues Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, VGW
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    Kentucky AG Sues Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, VGW

    Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed three lawsuits against companies accused of offering illegal gambling products in the state. The lawsuits target prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, Kalshi affiliates, including Coinbase, and VGW, the company behind sweepstakes casino brands such as Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots. The lawsuits were filed in…

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  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules ‘Skill Games’ Are Slot Machines

    Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules ‘Skill Games’ Are Slot Machines

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “skill games” are slot machines under state law, a decision that could reshape one of the largest gray-market gambling sectors in the U.S. According to Spotlight PA, the ruling does not trigger immediate enforcement. The court gave Pennsylvania lawmakers 120 days to decide what comes next. They…

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