The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action in Carson City District Court against Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc., seeking a judicial declaration and injunction to halt what the Board alleges is unlicensed wagering activity in violation of Nevada law.
According to the complaint, Coinbase—registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Futures Commission Merchant—acts as an intermediary for customers trading regulated derivatives listed on a third‑party Designated Contract Market. Through its mobile app, Coinbase offers products described as “event contracts” to users in Nevada.
The Board asserts that offering sports‑related event contracts, or certain other event‑based derivatives, constitutes wagering activity under NRS 463.0193 and NRS 463.01962, and therefore requires a Nevada gaming license. Coinbase, the Board contends, is operating without the required authorization.
As a result, the Board alleges violations of NRS 463.160, NRS 463.350, NRS 465.086, and NRS 465.092, and is asking the court to prohibit Coinbase from continuing to offer these products in the state.
“The Board takes seriously its obligation to maintain a robust, well‑regulated gaming industry and to protect Nevada citizens. Yesterday’s action reinforces that commitment,” said Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer.
Nevada law declares the gaming industry to be vital to the state’s economy and public welfare, and mandates that all gaming activity be licensed, controlled, and supervised to protect public health, safety, morals, and good order.
The Gambling Supervisory Authority under the Ministry of Finance has completed a scheduled inspection of UAB Tete‑a‑tete casino, conducted pursuant to Order No. DIE‑22 of 29 January 2026. The review assessed the company’s compliance with the Law on Gambling (LLG) and the Law on Amending the Law on Gambling (the Amending Law).
Identity Verification Procedures
The Authority determined that the company did not violate Article 10(10) or Article 20(1) of the LLG when its employees admitted a customer to the slot machine parlor without requesting a physical identity document. An extract from the company’s internal database confirmed that a copy of the customer’s passport had been previously stored in the system. As a result, staff were able to verify the individual’s identity using existing records within the company’s control and management system, consistent with legal requirements.
Lease of Premises and “Impeccable Reputation” Requirements
The Authority also found no violation of Article 11(2) of the Amending Law regarding the company’s lease of premises from an entity that did not meet the newly established “impeccable reputation” criteria.
Key findings include:
The lease agreement was originally executed on 28 July 2005, long before the Amending Law introduced reputation requirements for persons used to carry out gambling activities.
The Amending Law, which entered into force on 1 November 2024, required gambling organizers to submit information on relevant persons to the Supervisory Authority by 1 May 2025.
UAB Tete‑a‑tete fulfilled this obligation by providing the required data.
Under Article 10(5) of the Amending Law, sanctions during the implementation period may only be imposed for failure to submit required information—not for pre‑existing contractual relationships.
Accordingly, the Authority concluded that the company did not breach Article 11(2) by continuing to lease premises from the entity in question during the transition period.
Appeal Rights and Further Procedure
Decisions of the Supervisory Authority may be appealed in accordance with the Law on Administrative Procedure of the Republic of Lithuania.
Potential violations and recommendations regarding fines are reviewed by the Advisory Commission on the Imposition of Fines, established by order of the Director of the Gambling Supervision Service.
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced that this year’s Super Bowl will be the fifth conducted under the state’s legalized and fully regulated sports wagering system. The milestone reflects more than five years of event wagering operating under Arizona law, Tribal‑State Compacts, and a regulatory framework designed to safeguard consumers, uphold integrity, and generate public revenue.
“Arizona’s regulated gaming market plays a vital role in ensuring a safe environment for sports wagering, offering responsible entertainment options to millions of Arizonans,” said ADG Director Jackie Johnson. “During major events like the Super Bowl, regulated gaming drives economic activity, supports industry jobs, and provides consistent funding for important state and local priorities.”
Since launching in 2021, ADG has developed and implemented a regulatory structure that emphasizes consumer protection, responsible gaming, and fraud prevention across major sporting events, including the Super Bowl. The Department oversees licensed operators through continuous audits, compliance reviews, and integrity monitoring to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and responsible gaming standards. Licensed operators must also remit privilege fees, which are deposited into Arizona’s General Fund.
Under state law and the 2021 Amended and Restated Tribal‑State Compacts, eligible entities may apply to ADG for an event wagering license. Arizona currently has fourteen licensed event wagering operators, each required to pay privilege fees based on gaming revenue, with 90 percent of those fees directed to the General Fund.
ADG also released its latest monthly wagering report, covering November 2025, showing approximately $965 million in wagers—an increase of 7.5 percent over November 2024. The state collected roughly $5.5 million in privilege fees for the month. Fiscal year‑to‑date, event wagering and fantasy sports have generated $26.3 million in privilege fees, including $25.7 million from event wagering and $637,399 from fantasy sports.
Arizona recorded its highest monthly handle in October 2025 at $967.1 million, followed closely by November 2025 at $965.2 million.
To learn why it’s important to wager with a licensed operator during the Super Bowl, Arizonans can visit Check Your Bet at gaming.az.gov/checkyourbet, an ADG initiative promoting safe and legal play.
The Department’s Division of Problem Gambling continues to provide statewide resources, including confidential and subsidized treatment options, for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) is directing all licensed online gambling operators to immediately discontinue the “Share Your Bet” function, following an investigation triggered by multiple signals and inquiries from the market.
What the feature does
“Share Your Bet” allows players to distribute their placed wagers through social media or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, or email. After placing a bet, a player can send a link to friends or family, who can then view the wager and—if they hold an account—replicate it with a single click. The Ksa notes that this effectively turns gambling into a shareable social activity.
Regulatory concerns
According to the Ksa, the feature constitutes a form of advertising and recruitment, even if the promotion is carried out by players rather than operators. Under the Decree on Recruitment, Advertising, and Addiction Prevention in Gambling, operators must ensure that marketing does not reach vulnerable groups, including:
Minors
Young adults
Individuals with gambling problems
Because operators cannot control who receives shared bet links, they cannot guarantee that vulnerable individuals are shielded from exposure. As a result, the Ksa considers the feature non‑compliant.
The regulator also warns that the ease of sharing bets contributes to the normalization of gambling, lowering barriers to participation—particularly among younger audiences.
Ksa’s directive
The Ksa is calling on all operators offering “Share Your Bet” or similar functionalities to cease doing so immediately. The authority will continue monitoring the market and is prepared to take enforcement action if operators fail to comply or if new variants of the feature emerge.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has barred 22 individuals from gambling in the Commonwealth, placing them on the agency’s various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Inclusion on these lists prohibits a person from wagering at any Pennsylvania casino, regulated online gambling platform, or Video Gaming Terminal location.
Five of the individuals were added to the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List for leaving minors unattended while they gambled:
A woman who left two children, ages 8 and 9, alone in a hotel room at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows for 7 hours and 41 minutes while she played table games.
A woman who left three children, ages 2, 6, and 12, in a vehicle at Hollywood Casino York for 29 minutes while she gambled at slot machines and table games.
A woman who left a 10‑year‑old alone in a hotel room at Wind Creek Bethlehem for 3 hours and 37 minutes while she played table games.
A woman who left a 10‑year‑old in the bus lobby at Wind Creek Bethlehem for 17 minutes while she gambled at slot machines.
A woman who left a 9‑year‑old in a vehicle at Parx Casino & Racing for 23 minutes while she played table games.
The Board emphasized that leaving minors unattended at casino properties—including parking lots, garages, hotels, and public areas—creates dangerous conditions and will result in statewide exclusion. To support casino operators in addressing the issue, the agency continues to promote its public‑awareness initiative, “Don’t Gamble with Kids.”
In addition to the five child‑endangerment cases, the Board placed 12 more individuals on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List for various violations. Another five individuals were added to the Involuntary Interactive Exclusion List for committing fraud on regulated iGaming or sports wagering platforms.
With these actions, the total number of individuals on the Board’s Involuntary Exclusion Lists now stands at 1,491.
The Gaming Control Board’s next public meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Public Hearing Room on the second floor of the Strawberry Square Complex in Harrisburg. The meeting agenda will be posted on the agency’s website in advance.
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced on Friday that the team has signed returner Janarion Grant to a contract extension and signed kicker/punter Matt Ammendola.
Grant was scheduled to become a free agent next week.
The special teams ace played 15 games in Double Blue last season, where he averaged 22.9 yards per kick return and 12.8 yards per punt return. The six-year CFL veteran racked up 1,925 all-purpose yards in 2025, good for fourth-best in the league.
The 2024 Most Outstanding Special Teams Player and two-time All-CFL returner (2022, 2024) signed in Toronto in May of 2024 and helped the team win a Grey Cup later that season. Grant spent the first four years of his career in Winnipeg, where he would win his first two Grey Cups (2019, 2021). The Florida native famously scored the longest punt-return in Grey Cup history in 2022, a 102-yard scamper to the end zone. In 72 career regular season CFL games, the Rutgers product averaged 13.3 yards per punt return and 23.8 yards per kick return with 13 return touchdowns. Grant also has three return touchdowns in the playoffs on his impressive resume.
Ammendola (five-foot-nine, 195 pounds) spent part of 2024 with San Antonio (UFL) after three years in the NFL. From 2021 to 2023, the Philadelphia native played for Carolina, New York (Jets), Houston (twice), Kansas City, Arizona, and Green Bay. The kicker was 24-for-35 on field goal attempts and kicked 29 extra points in 20 career NFL games. Ammendola played collegiately at Oklahoma State from 2015 to 2019.
NEW YORK – Los Angeles Lakers center-forward Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred during pregame introductions of the Lakers’ 142-111 win over the Wizards on Jan. 30 at Capital One Arena.
Hayes will serve his suspension on Feb. 5 when the Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena.
PFL Dubai kicks off the promotion’s 2026 season with a light heavyweight prelim bout between unbeaten Dagestani prospect Khabib Nabiev and Egyptian veteran Ahmed “Lee” Sami. Nabiev, a wrestling powerhouse with finishing ability, makes his PFL debut after a dominant run in UAE Warriors and Eagle FC, aiming to extend his perfect record. Sami, a versatile fighter with knockout power and submissions, looks to rebound from a mixed recent form and score a signature win. This three-round clash adds regional flavor to a card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov defending his lightweight title against Alfie Davis, marking PFL’s continued expansion in the Middle East.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (indoor arena with capacity around 17,000; a hub for major MMA events in the region).
Start Time: Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. local time in Dubai); Main Card at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. local). As a preliminary bout, Nabiev vs. Sami is expected around 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET.
No injuries have been reported for either fighter as of February 3, 2026. Nabiev has no history of recent setbacks, entering with a clean bill of health after his August 2025 win. Sami also reports no issues, with his last bout in January 2025 ending without complications. Both passed pre-fight medicals, and no last-minute concerns have surfaced in promotional updates or media.
Fighter Matchups
This three-round light heavyweight (205 lbs) prelim bout pits Nabiev’s Dagestani wrestling and finishing prowess against Sami’s versatile striking and submissions. Key elements:
Grappling vs. Versatility: Nabiev averages 3.5 takedowns per 15 minutes with 70% success, excelling in ground control and transitions to submissions (5 career subs) or TKO (4 wins). Sami defends 65% of takedowns but counters with his own grappling (3 subs), preferring stand-up where he lands 4.0 significant strikes per minute with knockout power (6 KO/TKO wins).
Physical Attributes: Nabiev (6’1″, age 27) uses height and reach for clinch entries and top pressure. Sami (6’0″, 72″ reach, age 31) has a slight reach edge but relies on explosiveness; his experience could help in scrambles, but Nabiev’s youth may aid in pace.
Experience and Style: Nabiev (11 fights) is unbeaten with all finishes in his early career but recent decisions; he trains under elite Dagestani coaches. Sami (16 fights) is battle-tested with a 50% KO rate but has losses to top competition, mixing decisions and finishes.
Intangibles: Nabiev’s momentum and Khabib Nurmagomedov-inspired style could overwhelm; Sami’s resilience (never stopped by strikes) might force a decision. Neutral venue, but Nabiev’s Russian roots draw support in Dubai.
The fight likely ends by finish if Nabiev secures top position, or goes to cards if Sami keeps it standing.
Recent Form
Khabib Nabiev (11-0): Undefeated with a mix of finishes. Form: W-W-W-W-W (strong wrestling, recent subs/TKOs).
Ahmed Sami (12-4): On a one-fight win streak after ups and downs. Form: W-L-W-W-L (versatile, with KO power but decision losses).
Fighter
Pro Record
Finish Rate
Last 5 Fights
Sig. Strikes Landed/Min
Takedowns/15 Min
Khabib Nabiev
11-0
82% (4 KO/TKO, 5 Subs)
W-TKO (Kolobegov, Aug 2025), W-Sub (Ribeiro, Jan 2025), W-Sub (Souto, Jul 2024), W-TKO (Rezaei, Feb 2024), W-Sub (Taalaybek, Oct 2023)
3.2
3.5
Ahmed Sami
12-4
75% (6 KO/TKO, 3 Subs)
W-TKO (Suleiman, Jan 2025), L-Dec (Belgaroui, Feb 2024), W-TKO (Horvath, Oct 2023), W-Sub (Osseili, May 2023), L-TKO (Fazli, Mar 2023)
4.0
1.5
Fight History
No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Nabiev has never faced an opponent like Sami’s style, but he’s 4-0 vs. versatile fighters recently, all by finish. Sami is 3-2 vs. grapplers, with wins via KO but losses by decision/TKO.
FIGHT ODDS
Khabib Nabiev – 1200
Ahmed Sami + 700
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
PFL Dubai kicks off the promotion’s 2026 season with a women’s flyweight prelim bout between Dutch kickboxing veteran Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz and Brazilian knockout artist Antonia “Marretinha” Silvaneide. Kielholtz, a former Bellator title challenger with elite striking credentials, enters her PFL debut aiming to rebound from a mixed recent run. Silvaneide, riding a five-fight win streak with all but one by TKO, looks to make a statement against a high-profile opponent in this three-round clash. Originally slated as Kielholtz vs. Dakota Ditcheva, the matchup shifted due to Ditcheva’s withdrawal, adding an element of opportunity for Silvaneide. This fight bolsters a card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov defending his lightweight title against Alfie Davis.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (indoor arena with capacity around 17,000; a staple for major MMA events in the Middle East).
Start Time: Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. local time in Dubai); Main Card at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. local). As a prelim bout, Kielholtz vs. Silvaneide is expected around 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET.
No injuries have been reported for either fighter as of February 3, 2026. Kielholtz has a history of minor issues but competed without setbacks in her 2023 bouts. Silvaneide also enters with a clean bill of health, having no documented problems from her 2025 wins. Note that this matchup was a late change after Dakota Ditcheva withdrew due to a hand injury from her original booking against Kielholtz.
Fighter Matchups
This three-round women’s flyweight (125 lbs) prelim bout features Kielholtz’s kickboxing precision against Silvaneide’s aggressive knockout hunting. Key elements:
Striking Exchanges: Kielholtz, a former Bellator Kickboxing champion, averages 4.2 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy, using distance and counters (2 KO/TKO wins). Silvaneide lands 5.1 strikes per minute with power (6 KO/TKO wins, 67% finish rate), preferring forward pressure but absorbing more (3.8 per minute).
Grappling Dynamics: Kielholtz has 3 submission wins but prefers stand-up, with 65% takedown defense. Silvaneide has no submissions but strong ground-and-pound from top position, averaging 1.8 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Physical Attributes: Both 5’3″ with similar reach (Kielholtz 66″, Silvaneide 65″); Kielholtz (36) has experience edge over Silvaneide (33), but Silvaneide’s youth could aid in pace.
Intangibles: Kielholtz’s kickboxing base could exploit Silvaneide’s forward style, but Silvaneide’s power (67% KO rate) poses upset risk. Neutral venue favors neither, but Kielholtz’s name value adds pressure.
The fight likely goes to decision if Kielholtz controls range, or ends by TKO if Silvaneide closes distance.
Recent Form
Denise Kielholtz (8-5): On a two-fight win streak after three losses, focusing on decisions. Form: W-W-L-L-L (strong striking, but vulnerable to grapplers).
Antonia Silvaneide (9-4): Riding a five-fight win streak, all but one by TKO. Form: W-W-W-W-W (power-focused, aggressive finisher).
Fighter
Pro Record
KO Rate
Last 5 Fights
Rounds Fought
Streak
Denise Kielholtz
8-5
25%
W-UD (Inaba, Nov 2023), W-UD (Cristina, May 2023), L-SD (Joanne, Dec 2022), L-Sub (Watanabe, May 2022), L-SD (Velasquez, Jul 2021)
~60
2 Wins
Antonia Silvaneide
9-4
67%
W-TKO4 (van Rooij, Jun 2025), W-TKO2 (Olivares, Sep 2024), W-TKO1 (Oliveira, Dec 2023), W-TKO1 (Nepomuceno, May 2023), W-UD (Prior)
~40
5 Wins
Fight History
No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Kielholtz is 2-3 against power punchers in recent bouts, often going to decisions. Silvaneide is 4-1 vs. strikers, with TKOs key to her streak.
FIGHT ODDS
Denise Kielholtz – 250
Antonia Silvaneide + 200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
PFL Dubai, the promotion’s first event of 2026 in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, features a featherweight prelim bout between unbeaten Dagestani prospect Renat Khavalov and veteran Latvian striker Edgars Skrivers. Khavalov, a Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé known for his explosive finishes and grappling, makes his PFL debut aiming to extend his perfect record. Skrivers, a former Karate Combat champion fighting out of Dubai, brings striking flair and experience, looking to upset the hype train in this three-round clash. The fight adds to a stacked card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov defending his lightweight title against Alfie Davis.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (indoor arena with capacity around 17,000; a key venue for major MMA events in the region).
Start Time: Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. local time in Dubai); Main Card at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. local). As a preliminary card bout (sixth of 13 fights), Khavalov vs. Skrivers is expected around 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET.
No injuries have been reported for either fighter as of February 3, 2026. Khavalov has no history of recent setbacks, entering with a clean bill of health after his 2025 wins. Skrivers, who competed in Karate Combat and MMA in 2025, also shows no lingering issues from his bouts, including his February 2025 submission win. Both passed pre-fight medicals without concerns, per promotional and fighter updates.
Fighter Matchups
This three-round featherweight (145 lbs) prelim bout contrasts Khavalov’s Dagestani grappling and explosiveness with Skrivers’ striking background and resilience. Key elements:
Grappling vs. Striking: Khavalov excels in takedowns (averages 4.5 per 15 minutes with 75% success) and ground control, with 70% of wins by TKO from dominant positions. Skrivers, a former Karate Combat champion, lands 4.8 significant strikes per minute with knockout power (7 KO/TKO wins) and solid takedown defense (72%), but he’s vulnerable if taken down (1 submission loss).
Physical Attributes: Khavalov (5’7″, 64″ reach, age 27) uses speed and wrestling for control. Skrivers (5’8″, 67″ reach, age 34) has a slight height/reach edge, aiding distance striking, but his age could factor in cardio against Khavalov’s youth.
Experience and Style: Khavalov (10 pro fights) is unbeaten with Dagestani pressure, training under Khabib. Skrivers (21 pro fights) mixes karate-style striking with submissions (5 wins), but his recent activity includes non-MMA (Karate Combat), potentially affecting MMA sharpness.
Intangibles: Khavalov’s momentum and Khabib’s cornering (for multiple fighters) boost him; Skrivers, representing UAE, draws local support but faces a stylistic nightmare if grounded.
The fight likely ends early if Khavalov dominates on the mat, or goes to decision if Skrivers keeps it standing.
Recent Form
Renat Khavalov (10-0): Undefeated with dominant finishes and decisions. A Khabib protégé, he’s overwhelmed opponents in PFL and regional circuits. Form: W-W-W-W-W (high finish rate, strong wrestling).
Edgars Skrivers (17-4): Veteran with a mix of striking and grappling wins, but recent losses in high-level striking bouts. Strong rebound potential in MMA. Form: W-L-W-W-L (versatile, but inconsistent against elites).
No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Khavalov is 3-0 vs. strikers in recent bouts, all by TKO. Skrivers is 2-2 vs. grapplers, with wins via decision but losses by decision/TKO.
FIGHT ODDS
Renat Khavalov – 1200
Edgars Skrivers + 850
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
