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President Trump is considering relocating some World Cup matches away from cities he has deemed “too dangerous,” despite not having the authority to do so. Now, fans will have to wait for FIFA to respond before booking their tickets.

Kalshi has adopted a legal argument used by the Seminole Tribe in Florida to fend off lawsuits from tribal groups across the US. It argues that online sports betting takes place where the server is located, not where the wager is placed.

The Illinois Gaming Board has released July’s sports betting numbers, which show annual growth of 12% and an additional $5 million in tax revenue. July was the first month when the state’s new per-bet tax was in place.

We’re diving into the legal fight over the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline after a court ordered control of it to be returned to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. We’ll share how the battle affects the hotline and provide alternative resources.

Democrat Rep. Vikki Goodwin has announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor with the goal of legalizing sports betting. The current office holder and rival candidate, Dan Patrick, has been a vocal opponent of any expansion of gambling in Texas.

UEFA’s executive committee is expected to approve a ban on Israel’s national soccer team over the country’s actions in Gaza. If approved, the ban would be voted on by FIFA, which has the power to remove the country from the World Cup field.

The Arizona Department of Gaming sent a letter to the DFS and sportsbook operators in the state. The letter warned that state licenses could be revoked if an operator is offering sports prediction markets, even if they aren’t available in Arizona.

Kalshi announced it will be launching player prop bet markets for the NFL, covering passing, rushing, receiving, combined, defensive, and special teams stats. No CFTC approval is required, allowing the new markets to go live in all 50 states at any time.

Mexican lawmakers are considering a significant tax hike on sportsbooks ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The goal is to generate more tax revenue from the tourism spike this summer, but there is a risk that the market will shrink before then.

A new PPI study into the new socioeconomic impact of sports betting showed that the negative financial impact of the industry is far lower than expected. The results contradict those from other studies and leave responsible gaming groups with a crucial choice.