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How actions against Kalshi in NV and AZ could impact CA.

What Kalshi’s Troubles in AZ and NV Mean for California Players

Kalshi's legal status is being challenged by tribes in California, while two neighboring states have taken harsh action in the last week

Posted on: March 23, 2026 | | P.L. West

Former White House chief of staff is lobbying for prediction markets to be regulated by states.

Former Presidential Advisor Proposes State Regulation of Prediction Markets

Mick Mulvaney, who has been White House chief of staff and top budget czar, is now lobbying for prediction markets to be regulated by states

Posted on: March 9, 2026 | | P.L. West

fliff superstars arrives in california right before super bowl 60 at levi's stadium.

Fliff Superstars Arrives in California in Time for Super Bowl 60

After a brief hiatus, Fliff returns to California to launch Fliff Superstars just in time for Super Bowl LX

Posted on: January 30, 2026 | | P.L. West

PrizePicks launches PM services in California.

PrizePicks Opens Prediction Market in California

PrizePicks, having launched a prediction market platform in November, now offers it and daily fantasy sports in California.

Posted on: January 26, 2026 | | P.L. West

NCAA seeks halt prediction markets offering contracts on college sports.

NCAA Calls for Halt to Prediction Markets on College Sports Until Better Safeguards

The NCAA, concerned with prediction markets' college sports offerings, is looking for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to step in

Posted on: January 23, 2026 | | P.L. West

Google Ads will now accept advertising from prediction market firms.

Google Ads Will Allow Prediction Market Firms to Advertise

Google Ads will let prediction market companies advertise, as major sports betting operators are offering the markets in multiple states

Posted on: January 16, 2026 | | P.L. West

NFL holding off on embracing prediction markets for now.

NFL Punts Away Prediction Markets for Now

The National Football League has voiced its concerns about prediction markets, including in written testimony to Congress last week.

Posted on: December 16, 2025 | | P.L. West

Fanatics Launches Prediction Markets in California, 23 Other States

California is one of 24 states that has prediction markets available, and now Californians can access Fanatics Markets.

Posted on: December 8, 2025 | | P.L. West

Newsom Signs California Sweepstakes Ban into Law

California's ban on most sweepstakes casinos will kick in on Jan.1, though some companies have already stopped operating in the Golden State.

Posted on: October 14, 2025 | | P.L. West

California Senate Unanimously Passes Bill that Bans Sweepstakes Casinos

A bill halting most sweepstakes casino games in California is one step closer to becoming law following a Senate vote on Monday night.

Posted on: September 10, 2025 | | P.L. West

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