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• Federal Regulator Files Landmark Lawsuits Against Three States Over Exclusive Jurisdictional Control of Rising Prediction Markets

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has initiated litigation against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut to assert federal authority over event contracts. Simultaneously, the N...

• As U.S. Regulators Crack Down on Sweepstakes Casinos, Sixty Five Operators Face Illinois Cease and Desist Orders

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Legislative momentum against the sweepstakes casino sector is accelerating as more than a dozen states advance bills to prohibit dual-currency gaming models. Recent enforcement act...

• Financial Turmoil at the Track: Hawthorne Race Course Files for Chapter 11 with $8.75 Million Debt to Fanatics Sportsbook

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Hawthorne Race Course, a historic Chicago-area racing staple, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization as of late February 2026. The filing reveals a staggering...

• Illinois Faces Sweepstakes Compliance Crisis as Only 3% of Operators Respond to State Demands

  Published: Feb 17, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Illinois gaming authorities have revealed a staggering lack of cooperation from the sweepstakes industry. Reports show only 3% of operators complied with recent cease and desist or...