Sports Betting Industry News for June 2026

Sports Betting Industry News for Jun. 2026

Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Pursuit, Plans to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft

With a June 22 supplemental draft deadline approaching, the quarterback is stepping away from a protracted court battle over his gambling-related suspension.

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Jun 16, 2026 • 13:17 ET • 4 min read

Novig Nails Down Sports Prediction Market License from CFTC

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Geoff Zochodne

Jun 16, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 3 min read

Novig Nails Down Sports Prediction Market License from CFTC

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 16, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 3 min read

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 16, 2026 • 17:09 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

Circa CEO Invites X Sensation Freddy to World Cup Watch Party via Private Jet

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 15:10 ET • 4 min read

Novig Nails Down Sports Prediction Market License from CFTC

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Jun 16, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 3 min read

General Sports News

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

Circa CEO Invites X Sensation Freddy to World Cup Watch Party via Private Jet

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 15:10 ET • 4 min read

Circa CEO Invites X Sensation Freddy to World Cup Watch Party via Private Jet

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Jun 16, 2026 • 15:10 ET • 4 min read

Novig Nails Down Sports Prediction Market License from CFTC

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Jun 16, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 3 min read

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Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Pursuit, Plans to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 16, 2026 • 13:17 ET • 4 min read

Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Pursuit, Plans to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft

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Jun 16, 2026 • 13:17 ET • 4 min read

USMNT, Knicks Help Rewrite FanDuel's Record Books

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 12:43 ET • 4 min read

USMNT, Knicks Help Rewrite FanDuel's Record Books

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Jun 16, 2026 • 12:43 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

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Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

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Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET • 4 min read

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Knicks Lift Sports Betting Handle in New York as Hold Remains Below 8%

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Jun 12, 2026 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read

Knicks Lift Sports Betting Handle in New York as Hold Remains Below 8%

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Jun 12, 2026 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read

Report: North Carolina Lawmakers Close in on Sports Betting Tax Hike

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Jun 8, 2026 • 12:38 ET • 4 min read

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40+ Sports Betting, iGaming Sites Now Poised for Alberta Launch

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Jun 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 3 min read

40+ Sports Betting, iGaming Sites Now Poised for Alberta Launch

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Jun 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 3 min read

Pennsylvania Skill Games Face New Consumer Protection Push

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Jun 5, 2026 • 13:39 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 11, 2026 • 16:35 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET

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Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

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Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET

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Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET

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Jun 15, 2026 • 12:58 ET

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