Congress expands VIP rewards probe to six more betting and prediction market firms
Sen. Richard Blumenthal's letters broaden a federal investigation into operators' use of AI and VIP practices, drawing in major sportsbooks and prediction marke
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Utah sues Kalshi for millions after losing federal court bid to block its event contracts
The state action escalates the widening legal fight over whether prediction markets can offer sports and event contracts under federal or state authority.
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US sports betting revenue falls 15.6% in August as iGaming grows and overall commercial gaming slips 0.6%
The monthly commercial gaming report shows sportsbook hold and revenue pressured while online casino and iGaming continue to expand.
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Ohio warns licensed sportsbooks and fantasy operators to cut ties with prediction markets by Oct. 30
The Ohio Casino Control Commission is widening its crackdown beyond the platforms themselves to the licensees that provide them services.
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Sen. Cruz plans bill to shift control of sports contracts on prediction markets to states and tribes
The Texas Republican intends to file the legislation after the November midterms, adding Congress to the state-versus-federal fight.
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CFTC pauses Novig and ProphetX micro contracts on first points and scorigami bets
Federal regulators are scrutinizing prediction market products that approximate single-play wagers on sporting events.
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Nebraska groups and former Huskers oppose online sports betting ballot measures ahead of vote
Nonprofits and figures including Tom Osborne warn of addiction and consumer risks as residents weigh legalizing online wagering.
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Evoke, owner of William Hill, posts Q3 revenue decline on UK shop closures and unfavorable sports results
The results highlight margin pressure on legacy retail-heavy UK bookmakers from costs and betting outcomes.
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Michigan AG says Kalshi violated court order by advertising to residents despite injunction
The claim adds to a multi-state pattern of regulators and attorneys general challenging prediction markets' sports offerings.
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Poll finds half of California voters back tribal casino sports betting, but not online
The survey signals a more receptive but still limited appetite for expanding wagering in the largest untapped US market.
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DraftKings lawsuit seeks discovery into gambling algorithms, bonuses and VIP rewards
The filing pushes for internal documents on how operators design incentives and tailor promotions to high-value customers.
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New Jersey codifies mandatory, data-driven responsible gambling rules for operators
The Division of Gaming Enforcement turns its responsible gambling playbook into enforceable requirements, a template other states may follow.
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CFTC and prediction markets hash out oversight at NEXTPredict industry conference
Regulators and executives used the New York gathering to air unresolved questions about how event contracts should be supervised.
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Canadian MPs move to restrict gambling advertising amid mounting harm evidence
Federal lawmakers are advancing ad limits as research and provinces sharpen scrutiny of wagering marketing.
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Two ex-NCAA athletes and a former sportsbook employee charged in prop betting scandal
The charges are the latest integrity case involving athletes and inside access to non-public team information.
Sports Betting Dime · +6 outlets
Ontario regulator settles with PointsBet, ordering two-day shutdown over Jontay Porter bets
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario closes a case tied to suspicious wagering on the former Raptors player.
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Kalshi and Polymarket legal status varies across all 50 states as sports prediction markets spread
A state-by-state breakdown highlights the patchwork of injunctions, bans and allowances now governing event contracts.
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Ohio regulator bans bettor over alleged threats against Blue Jays manager during World Series
The Ohio Casino Control Commission barred the resident from all in-person and online gambling in the state.
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