American bettors driving USA-Belgium World Cup wagering to record highs
Major U.S. sportsbooks seeing exceptional betting volume and liability on Monday's USA-Belgium Round of 16 match, with public money heavily backing the USMNT an
The Closing Line · +14 outlets
World Cup sportsbook promos collectively offer nearly $6,000 in bonuses for Monday matches
Major operators including DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars, and Fanatics competing aggressively with signup bonuses averaging $150 to $1,500 per new user fo
CBS Sports · +4 outlets
Folarin Balogun clearance keeps USA-Belgium odds tight despite heavy American betting
England defender's eligibility ruling does not substantially move sportsbook odds on USA-Belgium despite record public interest in the USMNT, suggesting balance
The New York Times · +4 outlets
Prediction markets reach record World Cup volumes amid regulatory uncertainty
Kalshi and other prediction markets seeing exceptional betting activity on 2026 World Cup outcomes, though Michigan court has sidelined Kalshi sports markets pe
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
Michigan court halts Kalshi sports prediction market wagering pending legal review
A Michigan court has sidelined Kalshi's sports prediction market operations, creating regulatory uncertainty for the prediction market betting sector.
Axios · +8 outlets
Former DraftKings trader charged in college basketball betting conspiracy
Former DraftKings employee faces charges in connection with illegal wagering scheme related to Fresno State basketball games.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Patriotic betting demand, World Cup timing amplify soccer wagering to new heights
Cultural interest in the World Cup combined with national pride in the U.S. team is driving record soccer betting volumes across sportsbooks.
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Ohio agency proposes ban on credit card use for sports betting
Ohio regulators are considering restrictions on sports bettors using credit cards to place wagers, raising questions about consumer financial safeguards.
The Statehouse News Bureau · +12 outlets
New York sports betting market driving Empire State to position as U.S. wagering capital
New York's rapid expansion of online and mobile sports betting has positioned the state as the leading U.S. market for wagering volumes.
Yonkers Times · +14 outlets
Nebraska petition drive collects nearly 350,000 signatures for online sports betting authorization
Citizens collected approximately 350,000 signatures on a petition to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska, meeting threshold for ballot consideration.
Sports Betting Dime · +1 outlets
Ontario iGaming handle hits $9.48B in May with 1.26M active players
Ontario's regulated online gaming market processed $9.48 billion in handle during May 2026 with 1.26 million monthly active players.
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North Carolina budget authorizes prediction market betting, complicating sports betting landscape
North Carolina's new budget would allow prediction market wagering while sports betting remains prohibited, creating regulatory complexity.
WRAL
VGW founder Escalante resigns as CEO of sweepstakes giant
Laurence Escalante, founder of VGW, has permanently resigned from his CEO position less than a year after gaining full ownership approval.
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
SBC Summit 2026 to feature Michael Jordan, DraftKings CEO Robins as keynote speakers
The Lisbon-hosted SBC Summit 2026 will feature prominent figures including basketball legend Michael Jordan and senior gaming industry executives.
SBC Americas · +2 outlets
Tennessee bettors place World Cup wagers on mix of legal and potentially unlicensed sites
With no legal online sports betting option in Tennessee, residents are wagering on the World Cup through out-of-state platforms, many of uncertain legal status.
gambling911.com · +4 outlets
Wall Street banking outlook: New York sports betting boom, Las Vegas Strip resilience amid competition
Financial analysts examine New York online sports betting surge, regional casino operator trends, and Las Vegas Strip competitive pressures.
CDC Gaming
Colorado sportsbook handle reaches $469M in May with $44.7M revenue
Colorado's regulated online sports betting market generated $469 million in handle and $44.7 million in revenue during May 2026.
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Canadian bettors increasingly leaving traditional bookmakers for newer platforms
Canadian sports bettors are shifting away from established sportsbooks toward alternative wagering platforms offering different terms and features.
Stadium Rant · +7 outlets