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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, Sports Betting

Massachusetts Pioneers Fair Sports Betting Regulation

Massachusetts pioneered sports betting regulation by requiring sportsbooks to disclose reasons for account limitations.

12 Jun 2026

Legal & Regulatory, Prediction Markets

CFTC Outlines New Rules for Prediction Markets

The CFTC is advancing guidelines to bring regulatory clarity to prediction markets and event contract exchanges.

10 Jun 2026

Prediction Markets

WagerWire Gains Gibraltar License for Prediction Markets

WagerWire acquired a Gibraltar license to expand its prediction market platform internationally.

10 Jun 2026

Financial, Mergers & Acquisitions

Gaming M&A Surge: What Lies Ahead for the Industry?

The gaming industry is seeing an M&A surge, with Bally's acquisition of Evoke for £243M reflecting consolidation.

9 Jun 2026

Legal & Regulatory, Responsible Gambling

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fund Federal Sports Betting Study

Representatives Moore and Goldman introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act for a federal sports betting study.

9 Jun 2026

Legal & Regulatory, Sports Betting

Court Allows Brendan Sorsby to Rejoin Texas Tech Amid NCAA Ban

A court temporarily blocked the NCAA from banning Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby for gambling on his former team.

9 Jun 2026

Oct 23, 2026

Do Instant Buybacks Blur the Line Between Collecting and Gambling? PrizePicks has made a bold entry into the trading card market with its digital rip offerings and instant buybacks, introducing a concept that blurs the traditional boundaries between collecting and gambling. As North America’s premier daily fantasy sports platform, PrizePicks is offering a product that […]

Oct 23, 2026

Pentagon’s New Directive on Prediction Markets The Pentagon’s recent directive to restrict military personnel from exploiting nonpublic information on prediction markets marks a significant shift in regulatory oversight in financial trading linked to military operations. With concerns about national security risks and insider trading allegations, this move highlights the intricate balance required in safeguarding sensitive […]

Oct 22, 2026

Prediction markets present unique opportunities and challenges due to their reliance on human behavior and insider knowledge. Unlike traditional investment domains, where insider trading is tightly regulated, prediction markets operate in a space where the concept of an ‘insider’ is far more fluid. The recent actions of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) highlight these […]

Oct 22, 2026

Ohio’s Regulatory Action on Prediction Markets Ohio’s recent regulatory measures against prediction markets underscore the state’s firm stance on maintaining the integrity of its gambling framework. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued clear warnings to licensees about their interactions with unlicensed operators. By mandating cessation of services to entities offering sports event contracts […]

Oct 21, 2026

TikTok Rep Said Fanatics Deal Was the Only Way The embroiled dispute between Bigfoot Sports Breaks and TikTok has raised eyebrows in the gambling and memorabilia circles. Bigfoot, a Florida-based memorabilia seller, alleges that a representative from TikTok suggested a Fanatics deal was the only pathway to being unbanned from the platform. This accusation is […]

Oct 21, 2026

Utah’s Legal Battle with Kalshi: A Comprehensive Overview Utah’s recent legal action against Kalshi marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between state-level gambling regulations and emergent prediction market platforms. The state’s lawsuit demands that Kalshi geofence Utah, seeking restitution for up to $61.2 million in fees allegedly collected unlawfully. This case exemplifies the […]