Flutter and Entain warn of revenue hit after Brazil bans online betting
Brazil's abrupt ban on regulated online betting less than two years after legalization forces the two European operators to reassess 2026 forecasts, while Geniu
Reuters · +12 outlets
Federal court rules Kalshi must obey Tennessee gambling laws; state halts its sports contracts
A second federal ruling against Kalshi extends state gambling jurisdiction over prediction markets, with Ohio's governor and Tennessee regulators now moving to
Tennessee Lookout · +14 outlets
FanDuel parent Flutter under pressure as investors sour on the sportsbook business
Sportico examines the market's deteriorating view of Flutter's US operations despite FanDuel's dominant share of the American sports betting market.
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DraftKings becomes exclusive NHL sportsbook partner for 2026-27 on Prime
The deal deepens DraftKings' league-level sports marketing footprint and continues the trend of operators buying exclusive rights packages.
Gambling News · +3 outlets
NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns amid Kalshi deal fallout
The departure comes after controversy over the problem gambling nonprofit's ties to the prediction market operator, raising questions about industry influence o
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Sports betting companies face image crisis heading into the NFL season
Negative coverage of gambling harm and regulatory scrutiny is pressuring operators' public standing even as they spend heavily on advertising.
thehill.com · +14 outlets
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to ban prop bets on college athletes
The decision keeps player-level college markets legal in Indiana despite the NCAA's push to curb harassment and integrity risks.
Fox 59 · +14 outlets
Report projects prediction markets will take over 20% of NFL betting
The forecast underscores how quickly event-contract platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are encroaching on licensed sportsbook handle.
sigma.world · +14 outlets
Florida AG targets Google, Meta, Reddit, Snap and TikTok over sweepstakes casino ads
Attorney General James Uthmeier is widening his sweepstakes crackdown beyond operators to the tech platforms that carry their advertising.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Genius Sports reaffirms 2026 guidance, cites limited impact from Brazil betting rules
The sports data supplier says its business is insulated from Brazil's regulatory reversal, in contrast to operators Flutter and Entain.
Business Wire · +6 outlets
Senate passes historic bill to federally regulate college sports
The legislation would create federal oversight of college athletics, with open questions about how it affects betting integrity rules.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
Pennsylvania gaming revenue drops in August amid new market threats
Two reports show Pennsylvania sports betting and overall gaming slowing in August as competition from neighboring states and prediction markets grows.
WSN.com · +5 outlets
August US sports betting handle underwhelms as Kalshi sets weekend records
Industry data shows soft traditional sportsbook volume for August while the prediction market platform posts back-to-back record weekends.
The Closing Line
Survey finds half of US sports bettors wager to help pay bills
The finding adds to evidence that a large share of bettors treat wagering as a financial necessity rather than entertainment.
WJAR · +14 outlets
NFL Week 2 drives one of New York's biggest sports betting weeks ever
New York's mobile sportsbooks recorded near-record weekly handle as NFL volume returned for the season.
Deadspin · +14 outlets
Colorado posts record sports betting year as experts warn on gambling habits
Record Colorado wagering coincides with warnings from researchers about rising problem gambling indicators.
KKTV · +5 outlets
Ohio officials say 20% of residents at risk for sports gambling addiction
State experts estimate one in five Ohioans is at elevated risk as the state's betting market matures.
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SBC Summit opens in Lisbon with Michael Jordan headlining day one
The industry's largest European conference draws operators, suppliers and regulators for a week of dealmaking and panels.
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