Sports Betting Industry News for Jun. 2026

USMNT Drawing Massive Betting Action Entering Its World Cup Opener

More than 80% of wagers and handle at major sportsbooks are backing the U.S. to beat Paraguay, while the Americans are also drawing heavy futures and prop-market action.

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Jun 11, 2026 • 12:34 ET • 4 min read

Bettors Win Big During Knicks' Historic Game 4 Comeback

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Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges, Awaits February Trial

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Jun 11, 2026 • 10:26 ET • 4 min read

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Jun 11, 2026 • 12:34 ET • 4 min read

Biggest World Cup Bets: Brazil Bet Would Win $2 Million

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Jun 11, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

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USMNT Drawing Massive Betting Action Entering Its World Cup Opener

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Biggest World Cup Bets: Brazil Bet Would Win $2 Million

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Jun 11, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Biggest World Cup Bets: Brazil Bet Would Win $2 Million

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Jun 11, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges, Awaits February Trial

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

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Jun 10, 2026 • 17:34 ET • 4 min read

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

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DraftKings Exec: Prediction Markets, Sportsbooks Can Coexist

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Jun 10, 2026 • 16:41 ET • 4 min read

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Ohio Sports Betting Operators Flourish in April Despite Handle Dip

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Jun 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 3 min read

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

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