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Tue, Oct 6, 6:45 AM ET
Online sports betting boom linked to surge in gambling disorder ER visits, reporting finds
A wave of local and national reporting ties the growth of online sports betting to a rise in emergency room visits for gambling disorder, intensifying scrutiny
TMJ4 News · +15 outlets
Lawsuit alleges DraftKings used AI to target vulnerable gamblers
A new suit claims DraftKings deployed AI-driven marketing to reach at-risk customers, adding to legal and regulatory pressure on sportsbook operators over respo
Boston.com · +14 outlets
Federal court grants CFTC and Kalshi preliminary injunctions against Illinois
An Illinois federal judge sided with the CFTC and its registrants, a rare court win for prediction markets against state regulators in 2026.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Fanatics signals massive marketing push as sportsbook race intensifies
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is doubling down on sports betting with a large advertising campaign, sharpening competition among US sportsbook operators.
Deadspin · +3 outlets
Ohio expands prediction markets crackdown after Sixth Circuit win
The Ohio Casino Control Commission sent 10 cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets it says illegally offer sports event contracts in the state.
Sbcamericas · +5 outlets
Major sportsbooks back Nebraska's online sports betting legalization push
Operators are ramping up support for online sports betting in Nebraska, where legalization remains an open question for state policymakers.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Sixth Circuit ruling deepens split over whether prediction market contracts are swaps or bets
A federal appellate decision widens the legal divide on prediction market oversight as regulators intensify scrutiny on multiple fronts.
JDSupra · +14 outlets
Over half of Gen Z investors have shifted money into sports betting, surveys find
Surveys indicate a majority of Gen Z investors are diverting savings toward sports betting, raising alarm among financial and mental health experts.
gambling.com · +14 outlets
NFL makes theScore Bet its official betting partner in Canada
The league added another operator partnership, extending its commercial betting ties north of the border.
TheLines.com · +14 outlets
DraftKings stock falls to lowest level since 2023
Shares of the sportsbook operator slid to a multiyear low, reflecting investor unease about the sector's outlook.
Casino.com · +12 outlets
Maine regulators say they are watching AI use in sports betting apps
State regulators signaled they are monitoring how sportsbooks deploy AI in their apps, the latest state-level examination of operator technology and player-prot
gambling.com · +3 outlets
Sports betting stocks have upside the market is missing, analysts say after G2E
Analysts leaving the G2E conference argued sports betting equities are undervalued relative to their growth prospects.
Legal Sports Report · +14 outlets
South Carolina governor race features support for sports betting and casinos
Gambling expansion has entered the South Carolina gubernatorial campaign, signaling the issue's growing role in state politics.
CDC Gaming · +9 outlets
Missouri sportsbooks take $207.5 million in August handle
Missouri's regulated market posted $207.5 million in August wagering, a fresh data point on the state's post-launch ramp.
gamingintelligence.com · +1 outlets
More Pennsylvanians are banning themselves from gambling
Self-exclusion enrollment is rising in Pennsylvania, one of the largest US betting states, as responsible gaming concerns mount.
Axios · +14 outlets
Ohio sports betting revenue falls 19.9% in August 2026
Ohio's August revenue decline highlights month-to-month volatility in mature state sports betting markets.
Betting News
ProPublica reporter spent 10 weeks gambling on DraftKings, shares five takeaways
A first-person ProPublica account documents the operator's product design and prompts fresh scrutiny of customer retention tactics.
ProPublica
Three midterm races that most affect sports betting markets
Analysts flag the congressional contests most likely to shape federal gambling policy and prediction market oversight after November.
Casino.com

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