In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the latest US gambling legislation, an MLS betting scandal that has seen two players banned for life, the latest developments in prediction markets, and Kalshi’s ambitions to expand globally despite ongoing regulatory battles.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why two MLS players have reportedly been handed lifetime bans for gambling violations and what it means for sports integrity in the US
• How another attempt to legalise sports betting in Georgia collapsed during the 2026 legislative session
• Why Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing an even tougher tax regime for sports betting operators
• What Kalshi’s expansion into Brazil signals for the future of prediction markets globally
• What recent court rulings in Ohio and Michigan mean for Kalshi and Polymarket’s sports-related ambitions in the US

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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