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Prediction Market Kalshi Fights Arizona Criminal Charges
Legal // March 17, 2026

Prediction market Kalshi said Tuesday (March 17) that a lawsuit filed by the Arizona attorney general is meritless and that the company looks forward to fighting them in court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Gaming Reinvents Itself Around Software and Subscriptions
Big Tech // February 23, 2026

Sometimes an executive appointment is more than an executive appointment. On Friday (Feb. 20), Microsoft announced that Asha Sharma would become executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding longtime Xbox leader Phil Spencer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

FanDuel Ditches Credit Cards as Sen. Warren Targets Junk Fees
Consumer Payments // February 12, 2026

Sports betting firm FanDuel will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Roblox Posts Breakout Q4 After Chasing Older Core Gaming Market
Earnings // February 05, 2026

The gaming platform Roblox has been there as its over 100 million active users grew up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Overlooked Industries May Hold the Future for Payments Innovation

April 15, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of FinTech, where innovation can often race ahead of regulation, emerging markets present both an opportunity and a challenge for business-to-consumer (B2C) payment providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Real-Time Data Gap Puts Gaming Platforms on Competitive Notice

March 17, 2025
Irony exists everywhere, and the gaming industry is no different. Just take the fact that the gaming industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, yet many companies...

Data Readiness Means Playing Powers Engagement and Monetization for Gaming Businesses

March 05, 2025
Gaming is no longer just about entertainment; it’s about precision, personalization and profit. In the pursuit of these three pillars, few industries have harnessed the power of data as effectively...

45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments

February 17, 2025
The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying on instant payments to streamline...

Quick Reads
Arizona Criminal Filing Escalates States’ War on Prediction Markets

March 18, 2026
Arizona’s filing of criminal charges against Kalshi could mark a new strategy in states’ legal battles with prediction markets, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Prediction Market Kalshi Fights Arizona Criminal Charges

March 17, 2026
Prediction market Kalshi said Tuesday (March 17) that a lawsuit filed by the Arizona attorney general is meritless and that the company looks forward to fighting them in court. Get...

FanDuel Ditches Credit Cards as Sen. Warren Targets Junk Fees

February 12, 2026
Sports betting firm FanDuel will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Analysts Downplay Google AI Threat to Video Gaming

February 02, 2026
Google’s Project Genie launch on Thursday (Jan. 29) reignited debate over how far generative artificial intelligence could reshape video game development, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Feb. 2). Get the Full...