Sports Betting Industry News for Apr. 2026

States Could Make Millions Taxing Prediction Markets, Estimates Show

Analysts at Jefferies, an investment bank, noted in an April 1 report to clients that there could be a "potential compromise” for the state-prediction market spat. Namely, the legalization, regulation, and taxation of prediction markets.

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Apr 9, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

Masters Bettors Backing DeChambeau, Other Popular Picks to Win 1st Green Jacket

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Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:36 ET • 4 min read

Masters Bettors Backing DeChambeau, Other Popular Picks to Win 1st Green Jacket

Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:36 ET • 4 min read

Tennessee Pauses Sweepstakes Ban Bill

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Ryan Butler

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:48 ET • 4 min read

Tennessee Pauses Sweepstakes Ban Bill

Ryan Butler

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:48 ET • 4 min read

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Betfair Beta-Testing Updated Exchange Interface 'Betfair Predicts'

Grant Mitchell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:17 ET • 4 min read

Sweepstakes Casino Donates to Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

Charlotte Capewell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

NCAA Tournament Provides Boost for North Carolina Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Apr 9, 2026 • 11:57 ET • 4 min read

States Could Make Millions Taxing Prediction Markets, Estimates Show

Geoff Zochodne

Apr 9, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

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NCAA Tournament Provides Boost for North Carolina Sportsbooks

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Brad Senkiw

Apr 9, 2026 • 11:57 ET • 4 min read

NCAA Tournament Provides Boost for North Carolina Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Apr 9, 2026 • 11:57 ET • 4 min read

Masters Bettors Backing DeChambeau, Other Popular Picks to Win 1st Green Jacket

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Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:36 ET • 4 min read

Masters Bettors Backing DeChambeau, Other Popular Picks to Win 1st Green Jacket

Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:36 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Offers 2 Enhanced Parlay Products to Masters Bettors

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Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:18 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Offers 2 Enhanced Parlay Products to Masters Bettors

Brad Senkiw

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:18 ET • 4 min read

IBIA Reports 11% Increase in Suspicious Betting Alerts During Q1 2026

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Grant Mitchell

Apr 8, 2026 • 10:57 ET • 4 min read

IBIA Reports 11% Increase in Suspicious Betting Alerts During Q1 2026

Grant Mitchell

Apr 8, 2026 • 10:57 ET • 4 min read

Ex-MP Behind Canada's Sports Betting Legalization Rues 'Deplorable' Early Results

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Grant Mitchell

Apr 7, 2026 • 15:51 ET • 4 min read

Ex-MP Behind Canada's Sports Betting Legalization Rues 'Deplorable' Early Results

Grant Mitchell

Apr 7, 2026 • 15:51 ET • 4 min read

Horse Racing Group Says Prediction Markets Can’t Offer Kentucky Derby Betting

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Geoff Zochodne

Apr 7, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

Horse Racing Group Says Prediction Markets Can’t Offer Kentucky Derby Betting

Geoff Zochodne

Apr 7, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

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Sweepstakes Casino Donates to Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

Charlotte Capewell

Charlotte Capewell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

Sweepstakes Casino Donates to Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

Charlotte Capewell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

NCAA Tournament Provides Boost for North Carolina Sportsbooks

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Brad Senkiw

Apr 9, 2026 • 11:57 ET • 4 min read

NCAA Tournament Provides Boost for North Carolina Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Apr 9, 2026 • 11:57 ET • 4 min read

States Could Make Millions Taxing Prediction Markets, Estimates Show

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Apr 9, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

States Could Make Millions Taxing Prediction Markets, Estimates Show

Geoff Zochodne

Apr 9, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Bills Look to Significantly Restrict Sports Betting

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Amy Calistri

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:08 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Bills Look to Significantly Restrict Sports Betting

Amy Calistri

Apr 8, 2026 • 19:08 ET • 4 min read

Wisconsin Governor Faces Thursday Deadline on Online Sports Betting Bill

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Grant Mitchell

Apr 8, 2026 • 13:00 ET • 4 min read

Wisconsin Governor Faces Thursday Deadline on Online Sports Betting Bill

Grant Mitchell

Apr 8, 2026 • 13:00 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Advances to House Committee

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Ziv Chen

Apr 8, 2026 • 12:05 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Advances to House Committee

Ziv Chen

Apr 8, 2026 • 12:05 ET • 4 min read

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Sweepstakes Casino Donates to Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

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Charlotte Capewell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

Sweepstakes Casino Donates to Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

Charlotte Capewell

Apr 9, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

Tennessee Pauses Sweepstakes Ban Bill

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Ryan Butler

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:48 ET • 4 min read

Tennessee Pauses Sweepstakes Ban Bill

Ryan Butler

Apr 8, 2026 • 16:48 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Advances to House Committee

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Ziv Chen

Apr 8, 2026 • 12:05 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Advances to House Committee

Ziv Chen

Apr 8, 2026 • 12:05 ET • 4 min read

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