DraftKings stock hits three-year low as gambling sector sells off
DKNG shares fell to their lowest level since 2023 amid a broad industrywide selloff, with the company weighing increased prediction market spending.
Legal Sports Report · +14 outlets
Fanatics weighs $1B betting advertising budget to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel
CEO Michael Rubin is considering roughly $1 billion in betting ad spending as Fanatics looks to close the gap with the two market leaders.
FishDuck · +3 outlets
DraftKings faces lawsuit alleging AI was used to target vulnerable bettors
The suit adds regulatory and reputational risk for DraftKings as scrutiny of sportsbook marketing practices grows.
wsn.com · +14 outlets
Prediction markets could cut into New York's $1B-plus gambling tax revenue
New York collects over $1 billion annually from gambling taxes, and the rise of event-contract trading could erode that base.
AOL.ca · +1 outlets
DraftKings misses on Q2 earnings, DKNG slips after hours
CEO Jason Robins said prediction market products are growing faster than expected ahead of the NFL season.
Stocktwits · +4 outlets
NPR: banned bettor turned to Kalshi after sportsbook self-exclusions
The case highlights how prediction markets may bypass the self-exclusion systems used by regulated sportsbooks.
NPR
Illinois sports betting handle tops $1 billion again in July 2026
Illinois continues a sustained streak of billion-dollar monthly wagering totals.
Betting News · +14 outlets
Michael Burry more than doubles Flutter stake, calls it a 'fat pitch', sells DKNG
The prominent investor's disclosure signals a contrarian bet on Flutter after the sector selloff.
Stocktwits · +2 outlets
DraftKings Sportsbook goes live in Alberta as market opens
Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market is adding operators, including DraftKings and Betway Canada.
rotowire.com · +14 outlets
Ohio sports betting revenue falls 19.9% to $58.3M in August
Ohio's August figures show revenue declining faster than the state's overall betting activity.
Legal Sports Betting
Tax Law Center analysis asks if prediction market event contracts are gambling for federal tax purposes
The analysis, published in Tax Notes, could shape how event contracts are treated under federal tax law.
The Tax Law Center · +14 outlets
North Carolina sports betting handle passes $500M for a 12th straight month
North Carolina's handle streak continues, though August revenue fell faster than wagers.
CDC Gaming · +3 outlets
Las Vegas man indicted over illegal sports betting site
Federal prosecutors brought charges connected to an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
PokerStars on FanDuel grows 14% in August, US online poker report says
The online poker network operated with FanDuel posted double-digit growth in August, per an industry report.
bonus.com · +8 outlets
BTIG cuts DraftKings price target to $25 while maintaining rating
Sell-side analysts remain moderate on DKNG even as the stock trades near multi-year lows.
GuruFocus · +2 outlets
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins defends responsible gaming record
Robins responded to criticism of the company's marketing and player-protection practices.
The Sports Geek · +3 outlets
Citizens reiterates DraftKings rating on strong betting handle growth
The note points to handle growth as a counterweight to investor concerns about sectorwide share declines.
Investing.com
SBC Awards 2026: Kaizen Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Sportradar and BetConstruct AI win twice
The awards capped SBC Summit in Lisbon, where supplier and operator excellence was recognized.
Sbcamericas · +1 outlets