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Wed, Oct 28, 6:45 AM ET
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
Beasley, a former NBA starter most recently with the Pistons, will enter a guilty plea tied to a federal illegal gambling and prop-betting scheme, a rare crimin
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA partners with Kalshi, Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions, signs integrity MOU with CFTC
The league is embracing event-contract prediction markets one week into the season, making it the highest-profile sports property to formalize ties with federal
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
CFTC sues Utah, claiming 'irreparable injury' over state push to shut down Kalshi event contracts
Federal regulators and the DOJ escalated their defense of prediction markets against state gaming authorities, with New York's regulator also moving to compel K
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets
Kalshi sues Louisiana over sports betting rules as state targets prediction markets
The prediction market operator filed pre-emptively in federal court, arguing Louisiana's new illegal gambling laws violate the Supremacy Clause.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Caesars posts doubled Q3 net loss as analysts say Digital unit lost market share
Caesars no longer holds earnings calls while being acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, leaving the Q3 numbers to show mixed digital results.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Illinois sportsbooks report $1.03 billion in August handle
Illinois remains one of the largest US wagering markets by total amount bet, a key data point as operators weigh state-by-state performance.
www.gamingintelligence.com · +4 outlets
Nebraska online sports betting measure faces late opposition ahead of vote
With eight days before the election, a sportsbook-backed legalization campaign faces a visible opposition push, including former Nebraska football coach Tom Osb
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Pennsylvania bipartisan bills would ban micro bets and cap online casino losses
State Reps. Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick introduced three bills targeting micro bets, prop-based same-game parlays and online casino loss limits.
Legalsportsreport · +11 outlets
New York sports betting revenue falls to $160M in September
New York's monthly revenue figures remain a bellwether for the high-tax, high-volume US market.
TheLines.com · +3 outlets
Michigan sports betting handle jumps 64.9% in September as promos eat half of revenue
Michigan's sharp handle growth came alongside heavy promotional spending that consumed roughly half of sports betting revenue.
Betting News · +1 outlets
Louisiana lawsuit targets FanDuel and DraftKings app design
The case adds to a growing wave of litigation over whether sportsbook interface and bonus features are designed to encourage excessive play.
RG.org · +11 outlets
Stifel cuts Q3 online gambling earnings forecasts
The analyst downgrade signals caution about near-term profitability across online sportsbook and casino operators.
Legal Sports Report · +6 outlets
DraftKings among betting firms facing scrutiny over AI and data-use tactics
Regulatory and public attention is turning to how sportsbooks deploy data and AI tools in player acquisition and marketing.
Sports Business Journal · +7 outlets
CBS News investigation: online sportsbooks reward losers while capping winners
The report adds to scrutiny of operators' bonus and limit practices as sports betting becomes routine in US life.
CBS News · +4 outlets
New research raises concerns about rapid growth of online gambling in the US
The findings come as sports betting is now routine for many Americans, and iGaming growth is slowing while sports betting holds steady.
Facebook · +14 outlets
Polymarket's top trader identified as sports gambler 'Swiss Tony'
The profile underscores how professional sports bettors are migrating to prediction markets and other event contracts.
gamingintelligence.com · +4 outlets
Kalshi sets new records as parlays drive prediction market volume
Parlay-style event contracts are pushing Kalshi to fresh highs amid a September sports betting update.
The Closing Line
Wyoming sportsbooks see 14% fall in September wagers
The decline in Wyoming wagers contrasts with growth in larger states and highlights pressure on smaller legal markets.
Gaming Intelligence · +1 outlets

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