Sports Betting Industry News for June 2026

Sports Betting Industry News for Jun. 2026

Nevada Sports Betting Regulators Ask Court to Find Kalshi in Contempt

The Nevada Gaming Control Board asked a state court to hold Kalshi in contempt - and impose “significant” fines - for what the regulator alleges is the prediction market operator's failure to stop offering de facto sports wagering.

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 15, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 3 min read

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET • 4 min read

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET • 4 min read

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET • 4 min read

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET • 4 min read

Industry Must Reads

Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET • 4 min read

Spurs, Thunder Open as 2027 Title Cofavorites, Knicks Sit 4th

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 16:45 ET • 4 min read

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET • 4 min read

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET • 4 min read

General Sports News

Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET • 4 min read

Spurs, Thunder Open as 2027 Title Cofavorites, Knicks Sit 4th

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 16:45 ET • 4 min read

Spurs, Thunder Open as 2027 Title Cofavorites, Knicks Sit 4th

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 16:45 ET • 4 min read

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET • 4 min read

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET • 4 min read

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET • 4 min read

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET • 4 min read

Nevada Sports Betting Regulators Ask Court to Find Kalshi in Contempt

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 15, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 3 min read

Nevada Sports Betting Regulators Ask Court to Find Kalshi in Contempt

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 15, 2026 • 12:58 ET • 3 min read

OG Anunoby Storming into NBA Finals MVP Odds Race

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jun 13, 2026 • 08:07 ET • 4 min read

OG Anunoby Storming into NBA Finals MVP Odds Race

Grant Mitchell

Jun 13, 2026 • 08:07 ET • 4 min read

State News

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Ziv Chen

Jun 15, 2026 • 11:49 ET • 4 min read

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Ziv Chen

Jun 15, 2026 • 11:49 ET • 4 min read

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

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 12, 2026 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read

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

Brad Senkiw

Jun 12, 2026 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read

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

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 8, 2026 • 12:38 ET • 4 min read

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

Brad Senkiw

Jun 8, 2026 • 12:38 ET • 4 min read

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

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 3 min read

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

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 3 min read

Pennsylvania Skill Games Face New Consumer Protection Push

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jun 5, 2026 • 13:39 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Skill Games Face New Consumer Protection Push

Ziv Chen

Jun 5, 2026 • 13:39 ET • 4 min read

Tribal iGaming Lands in Kansas with Everi Vi Solution Launch at Prairie Band Casino & Resort

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Jun 3, 2026 • 14:50 ET • 4 min read

Tribal iGaming Lands in Kansas with Everi Vi Solution Launch at Prairie Band Casino & Resort

Ziv Chen

Jun 3, 2026 • 14:50 ET • 4 min read

iGaming News

Incentive Games Launches Real-Money Gaming Titles in Ontario with BetMGM

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Jun 15, 2026 • 12:44 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 15, 2026 • 12:44 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 15, 2026 • 11:49 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 15, 2026 • 11:49 ET • 4 min read

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Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 11, 2026 • 16:35 ET • 4 min read

Hard Rock Bet Online Casino Launches Monopoly Live in New Jersey

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Jun 11, 2026 • 16:35 ET • 4 min read

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Ziv Chen

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Grant Mitchell - News Editor

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Kalshi Scores Argentina Partnership With Messi Front and Center

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 17:26 ET

Spurs, Thunder Open as 2027 Title Cofavorites, Knicks Sit 4th

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 16:45 ET

Knicks Burn Sportsbooks on Road to NBA Championship

Brad Senkiw

Jun 15, 2026 • 15:29 ET

Eric Trump Denies Asking Cormier for Inside Info on Rigged UFC Freedom 250 Fights

Grant Mitchell

Jun 15, 2026 • 14:49 ET

Nevada Sports Betting Regulators Ask Court to Find Kalshi in Contempt

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Jun 15, 2026 • 12:58 ET

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Jun 15, 2026 • 11:49 ET

OG Anunoby Storming into NBA Finals MVP Odds Race

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Jun 13, 2026 • 08:07 ET

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 13, 2026 • 07:25 ET

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 12, 2026 • 17:34 ET

CFTC Sues New Mexico to Protect Prediction Markets

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 12, 2026 • 16:50 ET

DraftKings Sees Knicks, Betting Public ‘Locked in on Each Other’

Brad Senkiw

Jun 12, 2026 • 15:55 ET

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