Wisconsin sues prediction market operators, alleging illegal sports betting
The suit adds to a widening state-level legal fight over whether event contracts count as regulated sports wagering.
Sports Betting Dime · +14 outlets
MGM and Caesars decline to enter prediction markets, citing casino license risk
The two casino giants are staying out of event contracts while DraftKings and FanDuel move into the category.
Legalsportsreport · +6 outlets
Tennessee wins court fight over sports betting on prediction markets
The ruling is a state-level test of whether prediction market contracts fall under sports betting law.
News Channel 5 Nashville · +14 outlets
Flutter stock hits record low as Brazil ban and global troubles mount
Shares in the FanDuel parent sank after Brazil banned online betting, adding to pressure on the world's largest online gambling company.
Legalsportsreport · +4 outlets
DraftKings CEO defends responsible gaming approach after NYT and ProPublica reports
Michigan regulators said they are reviewing issues raised in reporting on DraftKings' AI tools and VIP treatment of at-risk bettors.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Report claims DraftKings AI pushed losing gamblers to bet more
The report adds to scrutiny of how sportsbook machine learning tools target customers who are losing.
Malwarebytes · +14 outlets
Brazilian soccer teams object to Lula's online betting ban
Clubs say the ban on online betting threatens sponsorship revenue tied to the sector.
Reuters · +11 outlets
Kalshi to end volume rewards program nearly a year early
The CFTC self-certification filing signals a shift in how the prediction market incentivizes trading volume.
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
Polymarket adds sportsbook-style safeguards amid calls for more regulation
The prediction market is introducing responsible-gambling style controls as regulators scrutinize the sector.
Scripps News · +5 outlets
Illinois sportsbooks top $1 billion in bets for 12th straight month
Illinois handles continue to exceed $1 billion monthly, underscoring the state's status as a major betting market.
Deadspin · +1 outlets
World Cup boosts Illinois sports betting handle and revenue in July
Illinois reported $116.5 million in July betting revenue as the World Cup drove wagering volume.
wsn.com · +13 outlets
Wabanaki Nations raise concerns over rising popularity of prediction markets
Tribal nations argue prediction markets threaten revenue and sovereignty arrangements tied to regulated betting.
newscentermaine.com · +1 outlets
NC sports betting exceeds $500M for 12th consecutive month
North Carolina's monthly wagering volume has held above $500 million for a full year.
WRAL
Alberta sportsbooks go live as province opens regulated betting market
Operators including bet365 launched in Alberta as the province's first NFL season under regulated sportsbooks begins.
RotoWire · +14 outlets
New Jersey sports betting revenue falls 25% in August 2026
The decline in New Jersey revenue contrasts with steady handle growth in several other states.
Betting News · +12 outlets
Ohio iGaming bill sponsor sees 2027 opening for legalization
The stalled Ohio online casino bill offers a preview of how supporters may approach the issue under a new governor.
Sbcamericas · +2 outlets
Boston-based sports betting platform quadruples valuation to $2B on racy ads
The valuation jump indicates investor appetite for betting marketing plays despite industry headwinds.
New York Post
West Virginia lawmaker calls prediction markets 'moonshine' to betting's fine wine
At G2E, Del. Shawn Fluharty argued states, not Washington, should police the prediction market industry.
Legalsportsreport