Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts

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About Chris: Chris is a content writer and editor who has been involved in the sports gaming and online casino space for many years, specializing in SEO and news writing. A former journalist, he was a sports reporter and community newspaper editor in Canada. His work has been featured by Hockey Canada and The Sportster, among other publications. He has a certificate in journalism from Algonquin College and a BA in English from Mount Allison University. Expertise: NHL, Casino

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  • Favorite Hockey Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Favorite Basketball Team: Toronto Raptors
  • Favorite Baseball Team: Toronto Blue Jays
  • Favorite Football Team: Los Angeles Rams
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Posts from Chris Roberts

Kenneth Dart Launches Mandatory Offer for Evolution After Crossing 30% Stake
CFTC Moves To Keep Kalshi Operating In New York

Key Highlights The already contentious issue of prediction market legality intensified significantly in New York. On August 12, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked emergency powers to keep Kalshi operational...

CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Against Sportsbook-Style Odds

Key Highlights The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has defended its authority to regulate prediction markets against several states, but the federal agency is now issuing its own warning to operators...

Nevada Problem Gambling Council Leaves National Problem Gambling Group Over Kalshi

Key Highlights The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is ending a longstanding affiliation with the National Council on Problem Gambling later this month over concerns relating to Kalshi and prediction...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Halts Hotel & Amenity Construction Amid Video Gambling Dispute

Key Highlights Bally’s Chicago has stalled construction on its new $1.7 billion casino development in River West due to a conflict with City Hall over video gambling terminals (VGTs). Bally’s Pauses...

Federal Judge Rules Utah Can Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi

Key Highlights Federal protections have kept prediction markets operational in many states, but that’s no longer the case in Utah. On August 4, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby sided with state...

New Horse Racing Series Excludes Preakness & Raises Triple Crown Questions

Key Highlights The future of the Preakness Stakes – and the Triple Crown – is in question after it was left out of a new six-race series debuting next year. The...

New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation

Key Highlights New York has fiercely opposed prediction markets for the better part of the last year. Now, the state is suing Kalshi, one of the most prominent operators, in a...

GTA Online Casino Gambling Blocked for Australian Players

Key Highlights Australian GTA players can steal luxury vehicles, rob banks, and beat unsuspecting characters into oblivion, but they can no longer gamble with play money. Australian Players Lose Access to...

Kalshi Agrees To Geofence Sports, Election, & Entertainment Contracts In Nevada Following Regulatory Settlement

Key Highlights Nevada scored a major victory for states’ rights over prediction market regulation on July 27. Following a months-long legal battle, Kalshi has agreed to stop offering sports, election, and...

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