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Thu, Oct 22, 6:46 AM ET
Ex-athletes and former sportsbook trader charged in college basketball game-fixing plot
Federal charges allege a scheme to fix college basketball games involving former athletes and a former sportsbook trader, adding to integrity concerns around le
ESPN · +4 outlets
Ted Cruz bill would give states and tribes control over prediction market sports contracts
Cruz plans to file legislation after the Nov. 3 midterms that would shift regulation of sports-related prediction market contracts to states and tribal governme
Sbcamericas · +9 outlets
Polymarket sues Ohio regulators, calling sports betting license rules discriminatory
Polymarket asked a federal court to block Ohio enforcement against prediction markets, arguing the state's sports gaming license rules are discriminatory and un
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Utah sues Kalshi over prediction markets, adding new defendant
Utah's attorney general filed a civil lawsuit against Kalshi and a previously untargeted party, expanding state legal action against prediction market operators
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Ohio escalates prediction market fight with warning to gaming licensees
Ohio regulators and lawmakers are moving to rein in prediction markets, warning licensed operators while platforms resist state oversight.
Legalsportsreport · +6 outlets
Michigan AG says Kalshi flouted court order by advertising to residents
Michigan's attorney general alleges Kalshi targeted ads at residents despite a preliminary injunction, escalating the state's dispute with the prediction market
Sbcamericas · +1 outlets
Stifel: prediction markets trail sportsbooks on comparable growth despite $82B September volume
Prediction markets had over $82 billion in September trading volume, but growth lagged traditional sportsbooks on a comparable basis, per Stifel research.
Legalsportsreport
Ohio bans bettor who threatened Blue Jays manager during World Series
The Ohio Casino Control Commission barred an Ohio resident from all gambling in the state after threats against Toronto manager John Schneider.
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Canadian MPs move to restrict gambling advertising amid harm concerns
Lawmakers in Canada are pursuing restrictions on gambling ads as pressure grows over gambling-related harms.
CBC · +2 outlets
Nebraska voters will decide whether to legalize online sports betting
Nebraska's ballot will include a measure on legalizing online sports betting, putting expansion directly to voters.
KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · +14 outlets
FanDuel defends VIP athlete cameo videos in letter to lawmakers
FanDuel told lawmakers the athlete VIP videos were not sent to induce betting, responding to scrutiny of promotional practices aimed at high-value customers.
RG.org · +9 outlets
Analysts adjust DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter expectations ahead of earnings
Truist and Bank of America analysts revised forecasts for DraftKings and Flutter before third quarter results, shaping expectations for the two largest US opera
Legalsportsreport · +9 outlets
Tom Osborne and 44 Huskers sign letter opposing Nebraska online betting measure
Former coach Tom Osborne and dozens of current and former Nebraska football players urged voters to reject the online wagering ballot measure.
Nebraska Public Media · +4 outlets
Massachusetts sportsbooks take $773M in September as revenue climbs 36%
Massachusetts reported growth in both handle and revenue for September, continuing the state's post-launch expansion.
Massachusetts Sports Betting
NBA moves to stop sports bettors from harassing players
The league is taking steps to protect players from bettor harassment, a growing issue as wagering volume rises.
ASIS International · +14 outlets
New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gambling programs for operators
New Jersey codified mandatory, data-driven responsible gambling requirements for operators, turning guidance into enforceable rules.
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Texas bans sports betting, but apps let 18-year-olds bet anyway
Despite Texas's ban, offshore and unregulated apps are reportedly allowing young residents to wager, raising enforcement questions.
Trinitonian · +1 outlets
Sportsbooks face World Series liability with Brewers and Rays
Both World Series participants carry notable sportsbook liability into the Fall Classic, a rare matchup outcome for operators.
ESPN · +1 outlets

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