Sports Betting Industry News for Jun. 2026

Prediction Market Foes Turn to Legislation for Federal Ban on ‘Nationwide Sports Betting’

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Jun 17, 2026 • 14:21 ET • 4 min read

Scheffler, Pair of UK Golfers Getting Bettors’ Attention at U.S. Open

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 17:19 ET • 4 min read

Scheffler, Pair of UK Golfers Getting Bettors’ Attention at U.S. Open

Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 17:19 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sports Betting Could Gain Momentum After Governor's Exit, Tribal Leader Says

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Ryan Butler

Jun 17, 2026 • 13:22 ET • 4 min read

Oklahoma Sports Betting Could Gain Momentum After Governor's Exit, Tribal Leader Says

Ryan Butler

Jun 17, 2026 • 13:22 ET • 4 min read

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Scheffler, Pair of UK Golfers Getting Bettors’ Attention at U.S. Open

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Jun 17, 2026 • 17:19 ET • 4 min read

New Jersey's Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Decrease in May

Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 16:40 ET • 4 min read

Kentucky AG Sues Prediction Markets Over Allegedly ‘Illegal' Sports Betting

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 17, 2026 • 16:05 ET • 2 min read

New Jersey Bill Targets Prediction Markets With New Taxes, Restrictions

Grant Mitchell

Jun 17, 2026 • 15:37 ET • 4 min read

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Scheffler, Pair of UK Golfers Getting Bettors’ Attention at U.S. Open

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 17:19 ET • 4 min read

Scheffler, Pair of UK Golfers Getting Bettors’ Attention at U.S. Open

Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 17:19 ET • 4 min read

Kentucky AG Sues Prediction Markets Over Allegedly ‘Illegal' Sports Betting

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Geoff Zochodne

Jun 17, 2026 • 16:05 ET • 2 min read

Kentucky AG Sues Prediction Markets Over Allegedly ‘Illegal' Sports Betting

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 17, 2026 • 16:05 ET • 2 min read

Prediction Market Foes Turn to Legislation for Federal Ban on ‘Nationwide Sports Betting’

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Geoff Zochodne

Jun 17, 2026 • 14:21 ET • 4 min read

Prediction Market Foes Turn to Legislation for Federal Ban on ‘Nationwide Sports Betting’

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Jun 17, 2026 • 14:21 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Sports Betting Decline Continues in April, Revenue Spikes 19%

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Sports Betting Decline Continues in April, Revenue Spikes 19%

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Jun 17, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 17, 2026 • 10:52 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles

Grant Mitchell

Jun 17, 2026 • 10:52 ET • 4 min read

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

Grant Mitchell

Jun 16, 2026 • 16:13 ET • 4 min read

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New Jersey Bill Targets Prediction Markets With New Taxes, Restrictions

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Jun 17, 2026 • 15:37 ET • 4 min read

New Jersey Bill Targets Prediction Markets With New Taxes, Restrictions

Grant Mitchell

Jun 17, 2026 • 15:37 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games are Illegal

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Amy Calistri

Jun 17, 2026 • 13:47 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games are Illegal

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Jun 17, 2026 • 13:47 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Sports Betting Decline Continues in April, Revenue Spikes 19%

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Brad Senkiw

Jun 17, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Sports Betting Decline Continues in April, Revenue Spikes 19%

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Jun 17, 2026 • 12:39 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles

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Grant Mitchell

Jun 17, 2026 • 10:52 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles

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Jun 17, 2026 • 10:52 ET • 4 min read

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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%

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