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This page collects the 214 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Gambling”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Law Enforcement, Lottery, and Finance.

Active Bills

State BillCALIFORNIAAug 30, 2026California AB 2644 requires Governor to notify Legislature of Gambling Commission member removalsThis bill requires the Governor to provide formal notification to the Legislature whenever a member of the California Gambling Control Commission is removed from their position. It also makes minor te

Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Sep 151 item
    1. St. Pete illegal gambling raid leads to seizure of $247K and 163 slot machinesState and local law enforcement raided two St. Petersburg businesses last Thursday, seizing 163 illegal slot machines and nearly $250,000 in cash during a joint operation named 'Operation Final Spin.'Hillsborough County
  2. Tue, Sep 81 item
    1. Election-season trading on prediction markets increases while states challenge platformsElection-season trading on prediction markets is increasing significantly in major races. Meanwhile, states are attempting to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos and raising concerns about theiMiami-Dade County
  3. Mon, Aug 311 item
    1. Federal Court Rules Kalshi Betting Platform Offers Illegal GamblingA federal court has ruled that the betting platform Kalshi, which recently partnered with the San Diego Padres, is offering illegal gambling services. The ruling impacts the platform's operations and San Diego County2 reports
  4. Sat, Aug 292 items
    1. White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for betting on Trump speechesA former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been ordered by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to pay $172,000 in penalties and disgorgement for placing illegal bets onHillsborough County
    2. White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for betting on presidential speechesHillsborough County
  5. Wed, Aug 262 items
    1. Manatee County advances ordinance to penalize illegal 'adult arcade' gambling operationsManatee County commissioners have finalized a new ordinance to crack down on illegal storefront casinos by authorizing cease-and-desist orders, civil citations, and criminal penalties for operators. THillsborough County2 reports
    2. Manatee County ordinance authorizes closure of adult arcadesHillsborough County2 reports
  6. Tue, Aug 251 item
    1. Manatee County finalizes ordinance to regulate adult arcadesManatee County commissioners have finalized an ordinance aimed at restricting illegal gambling operations known as "adult arcades." This action follows a joint investigative report from last summer thSarasota County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Tal Siddiqueperson4 mentions
  2. 02Bob McCannperson4 mentions
  3. 03Bradenton Heraldorganization4 mentions
  4. 04Floridalocation4 mentions
  5. 05Texaslocation4 mentions
  6. 06Jason Beardenperson4 mentions
  7. 07Florida Gaming Commissionorganization4 mentions
  8. 08Suncoast Searchlightorganization4 mentions
  9. 09Manatee Countylocation4 mentions
  10. 10Derek Gilliamperson3 mentions

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  • Topic to billsCalifornia AB 2644 requires Governor to notify Legislature of Gambling Commission member removals
  • Topic to peopleTal Siddique, Bob McCann, Jason Bearden (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsBradenton Herald, Florida Gaming Commission, Suncoast Searchlight
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  1. Sep 15, 2026NewsSt. Pete illegal gambling raid leads to seizure of $247K and 163 slot machines
  2. Sep 8, 2026NewsElection-season trading on prediction markets increases while states challenge platforms
  3. Aug 31, 2026NewsFederal Court Rules Kalshi Betting Platform Offers Illegal Gambling
  4. Aug 31, 2026NewsFederal Court Rules Kalshi Betting Platform Offers Illegal Gambling
  5. Aug 30, 2026State BillCalifornia AB 2644 requires Governor to notify Legislature of Gambling Commission member removals
  6. Aug 29, 2026NewsWhite House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for betting on Trump speeches
  7. Aug 29, 2026NewsWhite House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for betting on presidential speeches
  8. Aug 26, 2026NewsManatee County advances ordinance to penalize illegal 'adult arcade' gambling operations
  9. Aug 26, 2026NewsManatee County advances ordinance to penalize illegal 'adult arcade' gambling operations
  10. Aug 26, 2026NewsManatee County ordinance authorizes closure of adult arcades

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