Sports Betting Industry News for July 2026

Sports Betting Industry News for Jul. 2026

Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Case

The former NBA guard denied charges of federal fraud, bribery, and money laundering tied to an alleged betting scheme.

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Jul 1, 2026 • 17:25 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Sues New Mexico to Block State Enforcement

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Jul 1, 2026 • 12:35 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Sues New Mexico to Block State Enforcement

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Jul 1, 2026 • 12:35 ET • 4 min read

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

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Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET • 4 min read

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET • 4 min read

Industry Must Reads

Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Case

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 17:25 ET • 4 min read

California Judge Strikes Down Cardroom Restrictions

Charlotte Capewell

Jul 1, 2026 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET • 4 min read

Millions Traded at Prediction Sites on LeBron James' Next Team

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:05 ET • 4 min read

General Sports News

Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Case

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Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 17:25 ET • 4 min read

Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Case

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 17:25 ET • 4 min read

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

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Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET • 4 min read

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET • 4 min read

Millions Traded at Prediction Sites on LeBron James' Next Team

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:05 ET • 4 min read

Millions Traded at Prediction Sites on LeBron James' Next Team

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:05 ET • 4 min read

FanDuel Partner, Jordan Spieth Calls Out Gambling’s Interference With Pro Golf

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Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 12:01 ET • 4 min read

FanDuel Partner, Jordan Spieth Calls Out Gambling’s Interference With Pro Golf

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 12:01 ET • 4 min read

LeBron Sweepstakes: Which Landing Spots Offer Best Title Odds?

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 30, 2026 • 17:51 ET • 4 min read

LeBron Sweepstakes: Which Landing Spots Offer Best Title Odds?

Grant Mitchell

Jun 30, 2026 • 17:51 ET • 4 min read

Atlanta-Based PrizePicks Named Official Partner of NBA's Hawks

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Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 30, 2026 • 15:32 ET • 4 min read

Atlanta-Based PrizePicks Named Official Partner of NBA's Hawks

Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 30, 2026 • 15:32 ET • 4 min read

State News

North Carolina Budget Targets Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets With New Taxes

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 30, 2026 • 16:49 ET • 4 min read

North Carolina Budget Targets Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets With New Taxes

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Jun 30, 2026 • 16:49 ET • 4 min read

BetMGM Set to Launch Redesigned Borgata Online Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

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Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2026 • 13:08 ET • 4 min read

BetMGM Set to Launch Redesigned Borgata Online Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2026 • 13:08 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Puts ‘Restrictions’ in Place in Michigan Following Court Ruling

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2026 • 09:47 ET • 3 min read

Kalshi Puts ‘Restrictions’ in Place in Michigan Following Court Ruling

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2026 • 09:47 ET • 3 min read

New Mexico Lawmaker Urges Move to Online Sports Betting

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Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 25, 2026 • 16:06 ET • 4 min read

New Mexico Lawmaker Urges Move to Online Sports Betting

Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 25, 2026 • 16:06 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Licensing, Tax Requirements

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 24, 2026 • 15:43 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Licensing, Tax Requirements

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Jun 24, 2026 • 15:43 ET • 4 min read

Playtech and Delaware North Team Up to Launch Ember Casino in New Jersey

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Ziv Chen

Jun 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

Playtech and Delaware North Team Up to Launch Ember Casino in New Jersey

Ziv Chen

Jun 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

iGaming News

Alberta Expects $76M in Tax Revenue from Year 1 of iGaming, Minister Says

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Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 2 min read

Alberta Expects $76M in Tax Revenue from Year 1 of iGaming, Minister Says

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Jun 30, 2026 • 14:28 ET • 2 min read

BetMGM Set to Launch Redesigned Borgata Online Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2026 • 13:08 ET • 4 min read

BetMGM Set to Launch Redesigned Borgata Online Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

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Jun 30, 2026 • 13:08 ET • 4 min read

Soft2Bet to Power World Poker Tour's New Online Sportsbook, Casino in Ontario

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Jun 30, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

Soft2Bet to Power World Poker Tour's New Online Sportsbook, Casino in Ontario

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Jun 30, 2026 • 13:07 ET • 4 min read

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Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Case

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 17:25 ET

California Judge Strikes Down Cardroom Restrictions

Charlotte Capewell

Jul 1, 2026 • 14:39 ET

USMNT's Recent Loss Slightly Affecting Futures Market, Doesn’t Slow Match Betting

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:59 ET

Millions Traded at Prediction Sites on LeBron James' Next Team

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 13:05 ET

Polymarket Sues New Mexico to Block State Enforcement

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2026 • 12:35 ET

FanDuel Partner, Jordan Spieth Calls Out Gambling’s Interference With Pro Golf

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2026 • 12:01 ET

LeBron Sweepstakes: Which Landing Spots Offer Best Title Odds?

Grant Mitchell

Jun 30, 2026 • 17:51 ET

North Carolina Budget Targets Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets With New Taxes

Brad Senkiw

Jun 30, 2026 • 16:49 ET

Atlanta-Based PrizePicks Named Official Partner of NBA's Hawks

Jori Negin-Shecter

Jun 30, 2026 • 15:32 ET

Alberta Expects $76M in Tax Revenue from Year 1 of iGaming, Minister Says

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2026 • 14:28 ET

BetMGM Set to Launch Redesigned Borgata Online Platform In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2026 • 13:08 ET

Soft2Bet to Power World Poker Tour's New Online Sportsbook, Casino in Ontario

Brad Senkiw

Jun 30, 2026 • 13:07 ET

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