Sports Betting Industry News for Jun. 2026

CFTC Drops New Prediction Market Rules That Back (Most) Sports Contracts

A federal regulator is proposing new rules for the Wild West of prediction markets, albeit ones that will still allow much of the de facto sports wagering already offered by the exchanges.

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Geoff Zochodne

Jun 10, 2026 • 12:17 ET • 5 min read

DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

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Ryan Butler

Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

Ryan Butler

Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Battles Insider Information Trading by Requiring Employment

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 11:54 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Battles Insider Information Trading by Requiring Employment

Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 11:54 ET • 4 min read

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ADI Predictstreet Launches as World Cup's Official Prediction Market Partner

Grant Mitchell

Jun 10, 2026 • 17:34 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

Ryan Butler

Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Sports Betting Operators Flourish in April Despite Handle Dip

Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 15:45 ET • 4 min read

Biggest World Cup Bets: South Korea to Win the Tournament?

Michael McClymont

Jun 10, 2026 • 13:35 ET • 4 min read

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ADI Predictstreet Launches as World Cup's Official Prediction Market Partner

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 10, 2026 • 17:34 ET • 4 min read

ADI Predictstreet Launches as World Cup's Official Prediction Market Partner

Grant Mitchell

Jun 10, 2026 • 17:34 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

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Ryan Butler

Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

Ryan Butler

Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Sports Betting Operators Flourish in April Despite Handle Dip

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 15:45 ET • 4 min read

Ohio Sports Betting Operators Flourish in April Despite Handle Dip

Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 15:45 ET • 4 min read

Biggest World Cup Bets: South Korea to Win the Tournament?

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Michael McClymont

Jun 10, 2026 • 13:35 ET • 4 min read

Biggest World Cup Bets: South Korea to Win the Tournament?

Michael McClymont

Jun 10, 2026 • 13:35 ET • 4 min read

CFTC Drops New Prediction Market Rules That Back (Most) Sports Contracts

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 10, 2026 • 12:17 ET • 5 min read

CFTC Drops New Prediction Market Rules That Back (Most) Sports Contracts

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 10, 2026 • 12:17 ET • 5 min read

Kalshi Battles Insider Information Trading by Requiring Employment

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 11:54 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Battles Insider Information Trading by Requiring Employment

Brad Senkiw

Jun 10, 2026 • 11:54 ET • 4 min read

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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

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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

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Ziv Chen

Jun 5, 2026 • 13:39 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Skill Games Face New Consumer Protection Push

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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

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Jun 3, 2026 • 14:50 ET • 4 min read

Resorts World New York in Legal Dispute With the State

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Charlotte Capewell

Jun 2, 2026 • 14:34 ET • 4 min read

Resorts World New York in Legal Dispute With the State

Charlotte Capewell

Jun 2, 2026 • 14:34 ET • 4 min read

Sports Betting Giants Quietly Reshape Alabama's Political Landscape Ahead of Gambling Vote

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Ziv Chen

May 27, 2026 • 13:29 ET • 4 min read

Sports Betting Giants Quietly Reshape Alabama's Political Landscape Ahead of Gambling Vote

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May 27, 2026 • 13:29 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 10, 2026 • 12:54 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 10, 2026 • 12:54 ET • 4 min read

Hard Rock Bet Creates 2nd New Jersey Millionaire in Less Than 1 Month

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Jun 9, 2026 • 16:08 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 9, 2026 • 16:08 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 9, 2026 • 12:21 ET • 4 min read

Caesars Brings 'Cash Eruption' Slots to Atlantic City Casinos

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