Indiana Council on Problem Gambling

10/14/2026

The NBA and WNBA are launching a new responsible gaming campaign with the National Council on Problem Gambling to educate fans, particularly young adults, about the risks of sports betting and prediction markets. The campaign will emphasize that even strong knowledge of basketball cannot guarantee financial gains, and that betting or trading on sports outcomes can affect finances, mental well-being, and relationships. Fans will be encouraged to set limits, avoid risking money they cannot afford to lose, and seek support if gambling becomes difficult to control.

10/11/2026

The NFL has filed a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the legal battle between Kalshi and New Jersey, arguing that sports-related prediction markets should be classified as gambling and regulated by individual states. The league raised concerns that prediction market platforms have not banned certain bets vulnerable to manipulation or established a minimum age of 21. The case could determine whether these platforms fall under exclusive federal oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or must comply with state gambling laws. The outcome could significantly affect how prediction markets operate nationwide and how they are regulated to protect consumers.

The fight over whether prediction markets involving sports are gambling has landed, as it inevitably would, in the U.S.

10/11/2026

Illinois collected a record $2.7 billion in gambling-related tax revenue last year, a 19.2% increase from the previous year, while residents lost nearly $8 billion gambling. Video gambling machines generated more than $1 billion in state and local tax revenue, while sports betting produced $593 million in state taxes from more than $15 billion wagered. The report also highlighted the growing impact of parlay bets, which accounted for nearly 62% of sports betting losses, and warned that the state’s reliance on gambling revenue can conflict with efforts to address gambling addiction. With nearly 50,000 video gambling terminals across Illinois and further expansion expected, concerns remain about the financial and social costs of increased access to gambling.

The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7 billion, a 19% increase over the previous fiscal year.

10/11/2026

The trial for five people charged in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation in Wilder, Idaho, has been delayed again. According to court documents, new attorneys representing Ivan Tellez requested additional time to prepare for the trial. The case highlights ongoing legal efforts to address alleged illegal gambling activity in the area.

Court documents show the new attorneys for Ivan Tellez filed a motion asking for more time to prepare for the trial.

10/11/2026

The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Findlay police seized or disabled 28 suspected illegal slot machines at Shamrock Skill, a video arcade on Tiffin Avenue, following complaints and a search warrant. Authorities also seized an undisclosed amount of cash as part of the investigation. The commission stated that illegal gambling can harm communities and undermine public safety. According to the agency, more than 8,800 illegal slot machines have been removed from public use across Ohio, exceeding the combined number of slot machines in the state's four legal casinos.

Findlay police and Ohio Casino Control Commission officials served a search warrant, removing over two dozen suspected illegal slot machines at Shamrock Skill.

10/11/2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed classifying certain event contracts involving sports, politics, culture, and weather as financial derivatives, potentially strengthening federal oversight of prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The proposal could affect ongoing legal disputes between these platforms and state gambling regulators, but it is not yet final. Separately, the CFTC issued an interim final rule excluding traditional casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook wagers and casino games, from the definition of swaps. Together, these measures seek to clarify the distinction between financial prediction markets and traditional gambling, as debates over regulation and jurisdiction continue.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed Friday to expressly include certain event contracts in the definition of a swap. It separately issued an interim final rule excluding

10/08/2026

East Peoria, Illinois, has voted to prohibit video gambling machines in hotel and motel lobbies. The city council unanimously approved the ordinance change, which states that allowing video gaming in hotels and motels is considered detrimental to the city’s business environment and public good. Hotel and motel gaming machine owners will have 10 days to remove the machines. Commissioner Mark Hill said the city has plenty of other locations where gambling can take place, while the change comes as the Par-A-Dice Casino prepares for a redevelopment at its existing East Peoria location.

The move comes months after the Illinois Gaming Board approved Boyd Gaming's plans to redevelop the Par-A-Dice Casino at its existing East Peoria location after Peoria’s attempt to lure the gambling operation across the river. The updated ordinance says video gaming machines in hotels and motels a...

10/08/2026

A new opinion piece argues that Pennsylvania’s expanding gambling industry is creating greater risks for residents, especially as gambling becomes easier to access through smartphones, online casinos, sports betting, lottery games, and gambling machines. The article raises concerns about gambling advertisements using family-friendly brands and entertainment, while also pointing to rising calls to Pennsylvania’s gambling helpline and a reported 162% increase in patients receiving treatment for gambling addiction at Caron Treatment Centers over the past five years. The author argues that lawmakers should look beyond gambling revenue and consider the effects of expanded gambling on public health, families, and communities, particularly as young people and vulnerable individuals are exposed to more opportunities to gamble.

Why is Pennsylvania using a children’s game to advertise gambling? The Game of Life, the family board game marketed to […]

10/08/2026

A new study found that diagnosed gambling disorders increased by 61% in states that have legalized sports betting, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Researchers analyzed records involving nearly 200 million adults and found that diagnosis rates among adults ages 18 to 29 more than doubled since 2018, while diagnoses declined by nearly 30% in states where sports betting remains illegal. Experts point to the growing accessibility of online and in-game betting, where people can place frequent wagers throughout sporting events, as a potential concern. The study also highlights that gambling disorders are often underdiagnosed, meaning the actual impact may be even greater.

A new study found that diagnosed gambling disorders increased 61% in states that have legalized sports betting, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

10/08/2026

Two men have been sentenced after running an illegal poker den from an industrial unit in Cardiff, Wales, between 2022 and 2024. The operation featured six poker tables, online and in-person games, and was promoted through WhatsApp, attracting players including individuals involved in serious crime. Investigators found that the organizers received hundreds of thousands of pounds in payments and profited by taking a commission from each poker hand. Authorities also found that players lost significant amounts of money, with some becoming indebted to the organizers, while the illegal operation had none of the safeguards used by licensed gambling businesses to protect vulnerable people and those experiencing gambling addiction. Both men pleaded guilty to criminal property offenses and received three-year prison sentences, suspended for three years.

The room was fitted out with six poker tables, a large prize wheel and fridges with drinks and snacks.