Thursday, May 28, 2026

law

Judge Throws Out Conviction of Ex-Fox Exec in Soccer Bribery Case

The defendants were accused of bribing soccer officials for broadcast rights.
May 27, 2026
FIFA 2026 World Cup signage is displayed at MetLife Stadium, May 7, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.

New York, New Jersey Subpoena FIFA Records Over World Cup Ticket Prices

New York and New Jersey AGs are investigating FIFA’s ticketing process.
May 27, 2026
Kalshi's logo is displayed on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a betting curve is projected in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and a $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

N.M. Tribes Claim Kalshi Sports Markets Violate Federal Law

The suit cites the same law a Wisconsin judge said tribes can pursue claims over.
May 13, 2026
Michael Selig, U.S. President Trump's nominee to serve as Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, testifies in a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on his nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025.

Trump Calls It a ‘Casino.’ CFTC Chief Defends Role As Regulator

“We can’t have them be the Wild West. That’s why we’re taking action.”
April 27, 2026