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Sports Betting Industry News for Oct. 2026

Ravens-Falcons Line Swings 9 Points Amid Lamar Injury Doubts

The Ravens opened as 6-point favorites, but the line has flipped to Baltimore +3 as Jackson’s status remains uncertain after spraining his ankle last weekend.

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Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 4 min read

Quebec Election Results Open Door for Online Sports Betting Overhaul

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 6, 2026 • 10:43 ET • 5 min read

Quebec Election Results Open Door for Online Sports Betting Overhaul

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 6, 2026 • 10:43 ET • 5 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

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Bettors Backing Chiefs Again in Super Bowl Winner Market

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 14:43 ET • 4 min read

theScore Bet Fined $200K in Ontario for Misleading Cashout Offers

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read

Ravens-Falcons Line Swings 9 Points Amid Lamar Injury Doubts

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 4 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

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Bettors Backing Chiefs Again in Super Bowl Winner Market

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 14:43 ET • 4 min read

Bettors Backing Chiefs Again in Super Bowl Winner Market

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 14:43 ET • 4 min read

theScore Bet Fined $200K in Ontario for Misleading Cashout Offers

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read

theScore Bet Fined $200K in Ontario for Misleading Cashout Offers

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read

Ravens-Falcons Line Swings 9 Points Amid Lamar Injury Doubts

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 4 min read

Ravens-Falcons Line Swings 9 Points Amid Lamar Injury Doubts

Grant Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 4 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

Quebec Election Results Open Door for Online Sports Betting Overhaul

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 6, 2026 • 10:43 ET • 5 min read

Quebec Election Results Open Door for Online Sports Betting Overhaul

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 6, 2026 • 10:43 ET • 5 min read

Major Sportsbooks Double Down on Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push

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Ryan Butler

Oct 5, 2026 • 17:24 ET • 4 min read

Major Sportsbooks Double Down on Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push

Ryan Butler

Oct 5, 2026 • 17:24 ET • 4 min read

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Major Sportsbooks Double Down on Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push

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Ryan Butler

Oct 5, 2026 • 17:24 ET • 4 min read

Major Sportsbooks Double Down on Nebraska's Online Sports Betting Push

Ryan Butler

Oct 5, 2026 • 17:24 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Regulator Sends Cease-and-Desist Notices to 10 Prediction Market Companies

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 5, 2026 • 14:04 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Regulator Sends Cease-and-Desist Notices to 10 Prediction Market Companies

Brad Senkiw

Oct 5, 2026 • 14:04 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos and Skill-Game Machine Regulation

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Ziv Chen

Oct 5, 2026 • 12:11 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos and Skill-Game Machine Regulation

Ziv Chen

Oct 5, 2026 • 12:11 ET • 4 min read

New York Sports Betting Handle Declines During NFL’s Week 3

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 2, 2026 • 11:42 ET • 4 min read

New York Sports Betting Handle Declines During NFL’s Week 3

Brad Senkiw

Oct 2, 2026 • 11:42 ET • 4 min read

BET99 Gears Up for Oct. 13 Regulated Sports Betting, iGaming Launch in Alberta

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Jori Negin-Shecter

Oct 2, 2026 • 08:14 ET • 4 min read

BET99 Gears Up for Oct. 13 Regulated Sports Betting, iGaming Launch in Alberta

Jori Negin-Shecter

Oct 2, 2026 • 08:14 ET • 4 min read

World Cup Helps Illinois Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Spike in July

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Brad Senkiw

Sep 29, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

World Cup Helps Illinois Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Spike in July

Brad Senkiw

Sep 29, 2026 • 10:56 ET • 4 min read

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Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

Stake Receives Alberta Gaming License, Plans for October 12 Launch

Brad Senkiw

Oct 6, 2026 • 12:08 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos and Skill-Game Machine Regulation

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Oct 5, 2026 • 12:11 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos and Skill-Game Machine Regulation

Ziv Chen

Oct 5, 2026 • 12:11 ET • 4 min read

BET99 Gears Up for Oct. 13 Regulated Sports Betting, iGaming Launch in Alberta

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Jori Negin-Shecter

Oct 2, 2026 • 08:14 ET • 4 min read

BET99 Gears Up for Oct. 13 Regulated Sports Betting, iGaming Launch in Alberta

Jori Negin-Shecter

Oct 2, 2026 • 08:14 ET • 4 min read

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