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Sports Betting Updates

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Responsible Gambling, Sports Betting

GamCare Alerts: World Cup 2026 May Escalate Online Gambling Harm

GamCare warned that the 2026 World Cup may escalate online gambling harm, citing an 11% spike after the 2022 edition.

12 Jun 2026

Responsible Gambling, Sports Betting

World Cup 2026: A Prime Moment for Responsible Gambling

The 2026 World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches offers the gambling industry a prime responsible betting opportunity.

12 Jun 2026

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

Nov 6, 2026

PENN Entertainment’s Strong Q3 Performance PENN Entertainment’s recent Q3 results have set a remarkable benchmark in the industry’s financial landscape, reporting a revenue of $1.84 billion, marking a 7.1% increase year-over-year. This impressive growth was fueled by an uptick in retail casino revenues and a strategic curtailment of interactive losses. Key to this success was […]

Nov 6, 2026

DraftKings’ $1B Prediction Markets Bet Amid Supreme Court Risks In a significant move shaking the gambling industry, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins recently defended the company’s bold strategy to invest approximately $1 billion in prediction markets. This aggressive bid comes amidst uncertainties stemming from a potential Supreme Court ruling that may alter the landscape as it […]

Nov 6, 2026

California Tribes Secure Landmark Injunction Against Kalshi In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granted two California tribes an injunction preventing Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on their lands. The decision reflects the ongoing legal tension between tribal gaming rights and the burgeoning prediction market sector. Historically, the Indian Gaming Regulatory […]

Nov 5, 2026

Trading Cards Emerge in Modern Gambling Trends The gambling industry’s continuous evolution has unveiled an intriguing intersection with the trading card marketplace. Originally popular among collectors for their nostalgic and cultural value, trading cards are now attracting attention within the gambling sector as both lucrative prizes and foundational elements for new chance-based offerings. This trend […]

Nov 5, 2026

Arkansas Sues Kalshi and VGW for Illegal Gambling Arkansas has thrust itself into the spotlight by launching legal action against prediction market operator Kalshi and sweepstakes casino giant VGW, accusing them of operating illegal gambling services. This action marks the latest development in an ongoing national discourse about the legality and regulation of alternative online […]

Nov 4, 2026

Democratic Victories: A New Challenge for Prediction Markets? The recent midterm elections have brought significant changes to the U.S. political landscape, with Democratic victories poised to influence various sectors. For the regulated gambling industry, particularly prediction markets, these changes could mean an increase in regulatory scrutiny. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has always been […]