Massachusetts Abandons Its Puzzling Public Health Distinction Between Casinos and Video Arcades
A week after being sued over his arbitrary COVID-19 policy, Gov. Charlie Baker says he will allow arcades to reopen.
Gambling
Are Video Arcades More Dangerous Than Casinos During a Pandemic?
A federal lawsuit argues that the distinction drawn by Massachusetts is unconstitutional.
New York Court Says Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Law Is Unconstitutional
Lawmakers legalized DFS betting. The state’s top justices say that’s not allowed.
City Officials Want To Clamp Down on Dragon's Ascent, a Video Game That Pays Skillful Players
Mayor Muriel Bowser: "Immediate action is necessary to regulate these electronic devices before they infiltrate the city."
Georgia Prosecutors Seized a Crab Shack Over Gambling Charges. A State Supreme Court Ruling Could Decide the Fate of Gaming in the State.
Prosecutors are hiring private attorneys to pursue asset forfeiture charges against establishments that offer coin-operated gaming.
We Don't Need the Federal Government To Save Kids From Video Game 'Loot Boxes'
Senator proposes telling publishers what virtual products they can and cannot sell to children.
Legal Sports Betting Makes March Madness Better Than Ever
Bringing sports betting out of the black market is a win for fans and sports leagues, and it's another indication of how prohibitionist policies fail.
Florida Bans Greyhound Racing After State Law Kept It Going for Years
It would have been better to let the sport fail on its own.
The DOJ Shouldn't Reignite the Fight Against Intrastate Gambling
Respect federalism and leave the states alone.
Chicago Mayor Proposes Dealing Drugs, Gambling to Make Ends Meet
Rahm Emanuel wants pot legalization and a casino so the city can grab more taxes for its pension debts.
No Matter Who Takes Home a Record Lottery Prize, the Government Always Wins
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astounding $1.6 billion. You and I probably won't win, but the government definitely will.
Sports Betting Just Became Legal. Naturally, Chuck Schumer Now Wants to Regulate It.
Like powdered chocolate, laser pointers, and video games, legal sports betting has caught the attention of the Senate's most notorious nanny.
Massachusetts Accidentally Bans Horse Racing
Unless lawmakers fix their mistake, hundreds of people could be out of a job.
Pro Sports Want the Government's Help Taking a Cut of Sports Betting. States Should Say No.
Leagues are lobbying states to institute an "integrity fee" that would entitle them to 1 percent of all the money bet at sportsbooks.
In Time for the NBA Finals, Delaware Wins Race to Offer Sports Betting
At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the state's three casinos will begin accepting single-game bets.
Sports Betting Will Complete the Gambling Revolution
Judging the outcome of this week's SCOTUS opinion allowing states to legalize sports gambling.
Broader Implications of the Supreme Court's Sports Gambling Decision
Commentators are right to suggest that Murphy v. NCAA will help sanctuary cities, but wrong to claim it is like to undermine federal laws restricting state taxes.
SCOTUS Feigns Federalism in Sports Betting Decision
Congress can't "commandeer" state legislators, but it can achieve the same result with "preemption."
With or Without Legalization, Sports Betting is Here to Stay
U.S. politicians prevented the development of a legal market for sports betting, driving eager gamblers to underground bookies.
After Supreme Court Ruling, Sports Betting Will Become Major Issue in State Capitols
Monday's Supreme Court ruling didn't legalize sports betting, but lots of states are eager to cash-in. Will they make a smart bet?
Sports Gambling Decision is a Major Victory for Federalism
The Supreme Court's invalidation of a federal law preventing state legalization of sports gambling strengthens protection for state autonomy from the federal government.
In Gambling Battle, Both Sides Are Wrong
Neither supporters nor opponents want to consider personal liberty.
If SCOTUS Lets States Legalize Sports Betting, Will They Be Ready?
The black market will continue to thrive if taxes and regulations are too burdensome, a new CEI report warns.
These Three Cases Define This Month at the Supreme Court Term: Podcast
How to think about gay wedding cakes, Fourth Amendment rights, and whether the federal government can ban sports betting. Plus: How will Neil Gorsuch vote?
Chris Christie's Situational Federalism
New Jersey's governor says states have a right to legalize sports betting but not marijuana.
In Major Federalism Case at SCOTUS, New Jersey Fights to Legalize Sports Gambling
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association this fall.
The Federal Ban on Sports Betting Is Unfair, Unnecessary, and Unconstitutional
A new CEI paper argues that states should be free to decriminalize March Madness wagers.
Republican Senators (Including Mike Lee) Again Attempt to Blockade Online Gambling
Bill would subvert legal interpretation of Wire Act.
Brexit Shows Betting Markets Are Not a Silver Bullet
At close yesterday the odds were 12-1 against leaving. Whoops.
Fantasy Sports May Return to New York After State Secures Its Cut
It's not just about 'protecting consumers.'
Crony Capitalists, Place Your Bets on the Wire Act
Some people want gambling legal, but only at their own casinos.
The Nanny Always Wins: Daily Fantasy Sports Stop Operations in New York
DraftKings, FanDuel hoping for legislation to give them permission to exist.
March Madness Is Here! Let's All Pretend We Don't Gamble.
Forty million Americans will bet on the college basketball tourney even though it's not really legal.
Virginia General Assembly Approves Guidelines for Fantasy Sports
Virginia is the first state to put fantasy sports legislation before a governor.
Mark Cuban Tells Politicians "Good Luck" Getting Rid of Fantasy Sports
Says death of fantasy sports industry greatly exaggerated.
Is Playing Daily Fantasy Sports Any Different From Playing Powerball?
The debate surrounding daily fantasy sports isn't about skill or chance, but evidence that our psuedo-ban on sports gambling is hypocritical and ineffective.
Police Bust Alleged Illegal Gambling Cafe
Small changes to Utah civil forfeiture law could mean big payouts for police.
Is Your Fantasy Football Squad Illegal?
A scandal sparks a new effort to regulate daily fantasy sports.
Florida Cops Shut Down Old Ladies' Mahjong Game
Police spokesman wonders why "we got called out to be the bad guys."
States Play Gambling Monopoly
Governments want to ban FanDuel and DraftKings, yet the lotteries they operate are among the worst ripoffs in gambling.
Bush Gets Slapped Down by Christie After Calling for Fantasy Sports Regulation
'We have people out of work. We have ISIS and al Qaeda attacking us. And we're talking about fantasy football?'
Should Daily Fantasy Sports Be Regulated by the Government?
Regulators want their own piece of the action at FanDuel and DraftKings. But if they win, consumers will be the biggest losers.
Nevada Goes Protectionist on Fantasy Sports Leagues
Requires Draft Kings, FanDuel to get gaming licenses to operate in state
Illinois Lottery Now Paying IOUs on Wins Bigger than $600
Just pray these guys never take over the state's whorehouses.