Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts are gambling, not federal 'swaps', backs state regulation
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that Kalshi's sports-related event contracts constitute gambling subject to state and tribal regulation, overturnin
California Globe · +14 outlets
NFL renews FanDuel and DraftKings as official partners, adds Fanatics for 2026 season
The NFL heads into the new season with FanDuel, DraftKings, and new official sports betting partner Fanatics, while excluding prediction market firms from partn
Sbcamericas · +12 outlets
North Carolina sports betting revenue jumps 178% year-over-year in July
North Carolina's online sports betting market saw July handle rise nearly $200 million over the prior year, with tax revenue nearly doubling.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Fanatics Sportsbook fined for marketing to gambler on Colorado's self-exclusion list
Fanatics Sportsbook was penalized by Colorado regulators for marketing outreach to an individual on the state's self-exclusion program.
The Denver Post · +3 outlets
bet365 launches online sports betting and iGaming in West Virginia
The British operator expanded into its 18th US online sports betting state and fourth with iGaming, continuing its North America growth.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Connecticut sues Kalshi for illegal unlicensed sports betting
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit against Kalshi seeking a ban on its sports event contracts as unlicensed gambling.
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Caesars Sportsbook fined $296,715 in New Jersey
New Jersey regulators fined Caesars Sportsbook for violations related to its operations in the state.
PlayNJ · +4 outlets
Study finds young adults mostly shrug at sports betting risks
New research indicates young adults in Massachusetts and nationally view sports betting as socially acceptable while acknowledging potential risks, with 52% of
WWLP · +7 outlets
Cantor opens institutional access to Kalshi block trading
Cantor Fitzgerald enabled institutional clients to trade Kalshi event contracts via block trading, expanding access to prediction markets.
PlayPennsylvania · +14 outlets
'We are broken': ESPN profiles one family's fight against gambling addiction
An ESPN feature chronicles a family's struggle with gambling addiction, highlighting the human toll of sports betting.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Gaming attorneys criticize CFTC's defiance of court orders on Kalshi
Attorneys on an Indian Gaming Association webcast criticized the CFTC for directing Kalshi to defy court orders regarding sports event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
BetMGM introduces new sportsbook features for 2026 football season
BetMGM rolled out platform enhancements ahead of the NFL and college football seasons.
betmgm.com · +14 outlets
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named to SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026
SBC announced Jason Robins among five inductees into its Hall of Fame, to be honored at a ceremony in Portugal.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Louisiana gambling revenue rises in July 2026
Louisiana reported an increase in gambling revenue for July compared to prior periods.
Betting News · +14 outlets
BetSaracen sports betting handle drops as national operators reshape Arkansas market
Local Arkansas operator BetSaracen saw handle decline as national sportsbooks gained market share in the state.
Deltaplex News · +1 outlets
New York bettors keep online sportsbooks' weekly hold to single digits
New York sportsbooks reported a lower-than-usual weekly hold percentage as bettors performed well.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
DraftKings hires new gaming regulations counsel
DraftKings added legal talent focused on gaming regulation to its team.
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Stifel analyst discusses sports betting landscape ahead of NFL season
Stifel's Jeff Stantial commented on the sector outlook as the NFL season approaches.
CNBC · +1 outlets