Gambling Industry Daily Highlights July 25‑26 2026

The Nevada Gaming Control Board ordered the shutdown of Kalshi’s sports prediction market, citing regulatory concerns. The decision was reported alongside heavy betting activity on Mexican Liga MX fixtures, including a $400,000 wagering surge on the Monterrey match and over $300,000 on the Toluca‑Cruz Azul Campeón de Campeones game. Brazilian Serie A matches also attracted significant action, with clubs such as Flamengo, São Paulo, Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro drawing large betting volumes.

Separately, federal authorities charged Staten Island mob capo Joseph Lanni, 55, in a nationwide poker‑rigging indictment spanning 11 states. Prosecutors allege the use of rigged shufflers, X‑ray tables and hidden card analyzers to cheat high‑stakes players, implicating figures from professional sports. The gambling‑related articles collectively generated over 150,000 impressions on Gambling911.com across the two days.