New Federal Bill Aims to Halt Sports Betting Ads Targeting Minors
A pair of senators is pushing to curb sports betting ads aimed at minors across the United States. On Monday, Senators Katie Britt from Alabama and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut…
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Sporttrade Pulls the Plug on Sports Betting in Five States
Sporttrade is gearing up to close its sports betting operations across five U.S. states next Monday. The company is signaling a shift toward prediction markets. Customers in New Jersey have…
Kalshi Invests $2 Million in Problem Gambling Initiative
Kalshi is allocating $2 million over two years to support the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), addressing mounting consumer protection concerns surrounding prediction markets. Announced Monday, the investment will…
CFTC Challenges Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota on Tuesday, following Governor Tim Walz’s signing of a new law that bans certain types of…
NY Lawmaker Pushes For Injury-Based Bet Voids
A legislative proposal in New York aims to bring uniformity to how sports betting operators handle bets impacted by player injuries. Assemblymember Jordan Wright’s bill, A 11414, mandates that all…
Wisconsin Court Allows Ho-Chunk Case Against Kalshi to Proceed
The ongoing legal battle between the Ho-Chunk Nation and prediction markets platform Kalshi took a major step forward as a Wisconsin District Court permitted the tribe’s suit to continue. The…
Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto on Sweepstakes Casino Ban
The Oklahoma legislature has successfully overridden Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, which seeks to ban sweepstakes casinos. This decision came on the penultimate day of the legislative…
Flutter Execs Bolster Holdings Amid Stock Slump
Flutter Entertainment executives, including CEO Peter Jackson, have made strategic moves by purchasing company stocks as the share price hovers around a 52-week low. This activity follows a recent shake-up…
Sportsbooks Record Revenue Despite Slowed Betting Growth
U.S. sportsbooks hit a record $16.89 billion in sports betting revenue in 2025, marking a 22.6% rise from the previous year, despite a noticeable slowdown in growth pace. The American…
FanDuel Aims for Turnaround as Flutter CEO Admits Shortcomings
Flutter Entertainment’s CEO, Peter Jackson, candidly addressed issues in FanDuel’s U.S. sportsbook operations during a recent investor conference. His comments followed a shakeup in FanDuel’s leadership, with the company admitting…
Bally’s Secures Second Sports Betting License in Rhode Island
Bally’s Corporation has clinched a second sports betting license in Rhode Island, edging out Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers. This development was confirmed by the Rhode Island Lottery, following a request…
Sports Betting Firms Invest Heavily in Georgia and Nebraska Expansion Efforts
Sports betting companies are investing in Georgia and Nebraska as they push to expand legal betting markets. In Georgia, a sports betting PAC is fueling political campaigns with millions, continuing…
Colorado Sports Betting Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Colorado’s legislative session wrapped with a sports betting bill, SB 131, heading to Governor Jared Polis for approval. The bill, which passed the Senate with a minor House amendment, seeks…
New Jersey Legislators Propose Extra Tax on World Cup Bets
New Jersey lawmakers are looking to cash in on this summer’s World Cup by adding a major tax increase on sports betting. Assemblyman Michael Venezia introduced AB 4838, which would…
NJ Bill Targets Bonuses for Responsible Gambling Tool Users
New Jersey sportsbooks may soon face restrictions on offering bonuses to bettors using responsible gambling tools if a newly introduced bill becomes law. Sponsored by three Democratic lawmakers, AB 4003…