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Wisconsin Senate Approves Online Sports Betting Legislation Amid Tribal Revenue Concerns

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Wisconsin Senate has passed the AB601 bill, paving the way for the legalization of online sports betting after a 21-12 vote on Tuesday. This framework, which utilizes a “hub-and-spoke” model mandating that all online wagers be routed through servers on tribal sovereign land, is consistent with federal court rulings on tribal gaming rights. Online sports betting bill gains momentum after months of debate Legislators have pursued this goal for several months. The AB601 bill initially gained support late last year and was then carried over into the 2026 legislative session. It received bipartisan approval in the […]

Arizona Attorney General Files 20 Criminal Charges Against Kalshi

(AsiaGameHub) –   Arizona authorities have launched a criminal prosecution against Kalshi, alleging the firm is operating an unauthorized gambling business. The indictment features 20 criminal counts, asserting that Kalshi illegally permitted wagering on political elections, collegiate sports, and individual athlete performances in violation of state statutes. Arizona intensifies legal action with criminal counts Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes remarked: “Kalshi might characterize itself as a ‘prediction market,’ but it is effectively running an illicit gambling entity and accepting wagers on Arizona’s elections, both of which are prohibited under state law.” This case represents the first instance of a prediction […]

GamCare Warns of Growing Gambling-Related Financial Issues in the UK

(AsiaGameHub) –   UK-based charity GamCare has disclosed that almost 2,000 individuals in the UK sought financial advice for gambling-related monetary problems in 2025. Figures published on Wednesday indicated that 1,954 UK residents used GamCare’s Money Guidance Service in 2025 following gambling losses—over twice the prior year’s count of 923. At the same time, the total debt reported via the Money Guidance Service hit £7.2 million (equivalent to $9.6 million). This marked an almost threefold rise from the year before, translating to an average of £21,269 per individual. January 2026 alone saw a record 233 referrals to the Money Guidance […]

IC360’s ProhiBet to screen March Madness referees for betting detection

(AsiaGameHub) –   Fifty years following Indiana University’s historic 1976 NCAA championship win that capped an unforgettable season, Americans are projected to bet billions of dollars on this year’s March Madness tournament. The American Gaming Association estimates that when U.S. bettors finalize their brackets and place their last wagers on the 2026 NCAA tournament, roughly $3.3 billion will be staked on the event. One group strictly prohibited from betting on the tournament is the referees who officiate the games themselves. Ahead of the tournament, the NCAA is deploying advanced monitoring systems to detect if officials are breaking these rules. Last […]