Gambling

In the last two years, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity. Users can bet on pretty much anything, including the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries in Connecticut.

Public health leaders sued the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in 2024 because player data from casinos were not yet made available to researchers, as required by law. But in July, the commission created a portal for researchers.

After years of disputes over everything from casinos to Keno, NH lawmakers have now fully embraced gambling — and the money it brings in for the government.

Granite State Hospitality & Gaming says it has purchased land to build its latest charitable gaming site.

The rise of Kalshi and Polymarket, which offer bettors an alternative to wagering sites like DraftKings, means more competition and possibly less into state coffers.