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Not everything you can bet on is gambling, says CFTC in new prediction markets proposal
Hi, Welcome Welcome back Not everything you can bet on is gambling, says CFTC in new prediction markets proposal Suswati Basu A new proposal from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is setting the stage for what could become one of the prediction market industry’s favorite recurring traditions, i.e., arguing with regulators. The … Continue reading Not everything you can bet on is gambling, says CFTC in new prediction markets proposal
This free service uses Wikipedia to reveal what the world is thinking about
June 13, 2026 This free service uses Wikipedia to reveal what the world is thinking about BY Justin Pot Wikipedia may be the last good website—a volunteer-driven service that isn’t flooded by advertisements or completely captured by corporate interests. It’s also very useful. I find myself constantly opening it when I hear a name or … Continue reading This free service uses Wikipedia to reveal what the world is thinking about
Google’s Pinpoint is the free research tool you should know about
June 13, 2026 Google’s Pinpoint is the free research tool you should know about BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Google’s Pinpoint is now open to everyone. It’s a surprisingly powerful free tool for making sense of giant piles of digital … Continue reading Google’s Pinpoint is the free research tool you should know about
Texas opinion says chance elements can make machines illegal gambling
Texas opinion says chance elements can make machines illegal gambling Suswati Basu Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a new legal opinion concluding that electronic amusement machines can fall under Texas gambling laws when chance plays any part in whether a player receives something of value. The June 10 opinion came after … Continue reading Texas opinion says chance elements can make machines illegal gambling
Meet the designer behind NYC’s charming World Cup campaign
June 13, 2026 Meet the designer behind NYC’s charming World Cup campaign BY Diana Budds How do you build excitement among 8.5 million New Yorkers (and 1.2 million tourists) for the World Cup? You start with deep research on the city’s beloved colors and symbols and then turn that into something like the joyful, nostalgic, … Continue reading Meet the designer behind NYC’s charming World Cup campaign
Texas Tech warns Big 12 sanctions could spark massive liability fight
Texas Tech warns Big 12 sanctions could spark massive liability fight Suswati Basu The Big 12 is considering its next move after receiving a warning from the Texas Attorney General’s Office that any attempt to punish could lead to significant legal consequences. A June 11 letter sent to Commissioner Brett Yormark and board … Continue reading Texas Tech warns Big 12 sanctions could spark massive liability fight
Search Scooping Up Interest In NBA, World Cup
Search Scooping Up Interest In NBA, World Cup by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, June 12, 2026 Interest in New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has grown 28x faster than interest in Victor Wembanyama — up 2,006% vs. 71%, respectively –putting Brunson in second place as the NBA player most read about in the past … Continue reading Search Scooping Up Interest In NBA, World Cup
A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts
June 12, 2026 A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts BY Taylor Hatmaker Pregnant women are drinking more, according to a newly published report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data sheds new light on one more aspect of public health in the U.S. that appears to be trending in the … Continue reading A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts
ProphetX secures CFTC approval to launch regulated sports prediction exchange
ProphetX secures CFTC approval to launch regulated sports prediction exchange Suswati Basu ProphetX has received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to operate as a federally regulated sports-focused exchange in the United States. The New York-based company said the regulator approved its applications to register as both a Designated Contract Market (DCM) … Continue reading ProphetX secures CFTC approval to launch regulated sports prediction exchange