United States: Gaming

A former DraftKings sportsbook trader faces felony charges in Nevada for allegedly orchestrating a betting scheme involving a college basketball player who intentionally underperformed to profit from manipulated proposition wagers. The case reveals how integrity risks in sports betting can originate from industry insiders with specialized knowledge and access, raising questions about regulatory oversight and internal controls at gaming operators.

A federal court in Arizona has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the state from enforcing gambling laws against prediction market platforms, marking a significant victory for the CFTC and DOJ in their campaign to establish exclusive federal authority over event contracts. The ruling, which rests on three independent preemption grounds, emerges from a case involving criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and represents the latest development in a nationwide legal battle over regul

Federal prosecutors and regulators have launched unprecedented enforcement actions against prediction market users, alleging insider trading and commodities fraud violations.

As the American Arbitration Association celebrates its centennial, its president and CEO Bridget McCormack discusses how artificial intelligence and online dispute resolution are shaping the future of arbitration.

If you’re relying on systems that “still work “, you might already be exposed to hidden risks. In Tribal casinos, legacy technology — from outdated servers to unsupported financial systems...

Federal and state regulators are locked in a jurisdictional battle over prediction markets, with the CFTC asserting these platforms constitute derivatives trading under federal law while states argue...

The CFTC escalates its defense of federal jurisdiction over prediction markets with new lawsuits against New York and an amicus brief in Massachusetts, challenging state attempts to regulate event contracts under gambling laws.

FinCEN's April 2026 proposal introduces sweeping changes to casino Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, requiring explicit risk-assessment processes, board-level governance approval, and a U.S.-based compliance officer.

The gaming industry is rapidly adopting AI systems across operations, from fraud detection to demand forecasting, but governance frameworks have failed to keep pace with implementation. With regulators expressing low confidence in their ability to oversee AI in gaming and only 20% of companies establishing dedicated governance roles despite 80% using generative AI, a critical gap threatens the industry's regulatory compliance and market integrity.