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Sports Betting Updates

Daily coverage of sports betting, casinos, regulation, prediction markets and industry developments worldwide.

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Legal & Regulatory, Responsible Gambling

Pennsylvania Pushes Bill to Geoblock Gambling in Schools

Pennsylvania is advancing a bill to geoblock online gambling platforms within school boundaries.

17 Jun 2026

Industry, Legal & Regulatory

Court Rejects Evolution’s Bid to Include Playtech in Lawsuit

A New Jersey court denied Evolution's attempt to include Playtech in its defamation lawsuit over Black Cube report.

17 Jun 2026

Industry, Land-Based, Legal & Regulatory

Pennsylvania Court Declares Skill Games as Slot Machines

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court classified skill games as slot machines, affecting around 70,000 machines statewide.

17 Jun 2026

North America

Brendan Sorsby Bypasses College Football for NFL Draft

Brendan Sorsby chose to skip his final college season at Texas Tech and enter the NFL supplemental draft.

17 Jun 2026

Prediction Markets

Novig Achieves CFTC Nod Amid Rising Prediction Market Rivalry

Novig secured CFTC designation as a Designated Contract Market for its peer-to-peer sports betting model.

16 Jun 2026

Marketing, Partnerships, Prediction Markets

Messi Boosts Kalshi’s World Cup Campaign with Major Exposure

Kalshi gained massive visibility through Lionel Messi's Instagram post showcasing their AFA World Cup sponsorship.

16 Jun 2026

Sep 11, 2026

Connecticut’s Crackdown: Prediction Markets Under Fire Connecticut has recently intensified its efforts towards regulating prediction markets, a move that has sent ripples through the gambling industry. On Thursday, the state issued cease-and-desist orders to nine platforms and nearly 30 subpoenas to gaming service providers and media outlets. The Department of Consumer Protection cited the platforms—Polymarket, […]

Sep 10, 2026

Carolina Panthers: An Intriguing NFL Betting Prospect The 2026 NFL season has arrived, bringing with it renewed excitement and opportunities for bettors. A spotlight shines on the Carolina Panthers, who led in betting returns last season with a remarkable 60.48% return on investment. Despite an 8-9 record, they managed to clinch the NFC South title. […]

Sep 9, 2026

The Core of Kalshi’s Legal Argument Kalshi’s legal strategy hinges on classifying its event contracts as swaps, subject exclusively to federal jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act. This interpretation, if accepted, would remove nearly two dozen states from regulatory authority over Kalshi’s activities. The complexities of swaps have sparked legal debates, as evidenced by the […]

Sep 9, 2026

Kalshi’s Strategic Legal Moves in Ninth Circuit Split KalshiEX, LLC is at the forefront of a high-stakes legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for the gambling industry in the United States. Recent developments show that Kalshi may be bolstering its legal team in anticipation of a rehearing in the Ninth Circuit. This move comes […]

Sep 8, 2026

A Groundbreaking Legal Challenge: Suppliers in the Crosshairs In August 2025, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office charted new territories by targeting gambling suppliers in a lawsuit against Stake.us. Among the plaintiffs was Evolution AB, a major player in the online casino supply sector. Notably, this marks an unprecedented legal approach in the United States, […]

Sep 4, 2026

Introduction An emerging regulatory challenge in the gambling industry has surfaced as Illinois seeks to repeal its recently enacted tax on sports prediction markets. This development comes less than three months after the tax was introduced as part of the Illinois Sports Wagering Act. Representative Travis Weaver has filed HB 5811, aiming to eliminate this […]