Sports Betting Industry News for November 2026

Sports Betting Industry News for Nov. 2026

Newly elected members of Congress pose for group photos following their official class photo at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Matthew Kaminsky/Sipa USA)

The Blue Wave: The Politics of Prediction Markets Have Taken a Sudden Turn

The midterm results could change the political landscape for prediction markets, with the industry potentially facing a new wave of pushback.

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 13, 2026 • 13:48 ET • 5 min read

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a first down Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) directs his team against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Circa Survivor Team Feels ‘Lucky’ to be Alive for $25M Prize Pool

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

Circa Survivor Team Feels ‘Lucky’ to be Alive for $25M Prize Pool

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

Industry Must Reads

Rozier, Co-Defendant Allegedly Planned to Bet Unders on Hornets Teammate

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 14, 2026 • 18:03 ET • 4 min read

Unites Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport after the FAA announced a nationwide ground stop, in New York City, NY, November 13, 2026. Approximately 5,000 flights were cancelled nationwide. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)

FAA Ground Stop Leads to Millions in Trades, College Football Schedule Chaos

Ryan Gilbert

Nov 14, 2026 • 17:21 ET • 4 min read

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a first down Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Covers Betting News Digest: Today's Biggest Stories Friday, Nov. 13

Michael McClymont

Nov 13, 2026 • 15:15 ET • 4 min read

General Sports News

Rozier, Co-Defendant Allegedly Planned to Bet Unders on Hornets Teammate

Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 14, 2026 • 18:03 ET • 4 min read

Rozier, Co-Defendant Allegedly Planned to Bet Unders on Hornets Teammate

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 14, 2026 • 18:03 ET • 4 min read

Unites Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport after the FAA announced a nationwide ground stop, in New York City, NY, November 13, 2026. Approximately 5,000 flights were cancelled nationwide. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)

FAA Ground Stop Leads to Millions in Trades, College Football Schedule Chaos

Ryan Gilbert - Covers

Ryan Gilbert

Nov 14, 2026 • 17:21 ET • 4 min read

FAA Ground Stop Leads to Millions in Trades, College Football Schedule Chaos

Ryan Gilbert

Nov 14, 2026 • 17:21 ET • 4 min read

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a first down Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Donald Trump Jr. delivers remarks during a midterm rally hosted by Trump 47 Committee, Inc., Nov. 2, 2026, in the GA Terminal Hangar at Eugene F. Krantz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio.

Donald Trump Jr.’s Advisory Role with Kalshi Ends Due to Polymarket Investments

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:48 ET • 4 min read

Donald Trump Jr.’s Advisory Role with Kalshi Ends Due to Polymarket Investments

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:48 ET • 4 min read

Biggest Super Bowl LXI Bets: Bettor Wagers $50K on Bears to Win it All

Michael McClymont - Senior News Editor at Covers.com

Michael McClymont

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:19 ET • 3 min read

Biggest Super Bowl LXI Bets: Bettor Wagers $50K on Bears to Win it All

Michael McClymont

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:19 ET • 3 min read

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) directs his team against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Circa Survivor Team Feels ‘Lucky’ to be Alive for $25M Prize Pool

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

Circa Survivor Team Feels ‘Lucky’ to be Alive for $25M Prize Pool

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

State News

Louisiana AG Targets 10 Prediction Market Platforms in Lawsuit

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Nov 12, 2026 • 17:50 ET • 4 min read

Louisiana AG Targets 10 Prediction Market Platforms in Lawsuit

Grant Mitchell

Nov 12, 2026 • 17:50 ET • 4 min read

Texas Voters Could Decide on Casinos, Sports Betting in 2027

Lauren Nickson

Lauren Nickson

Nov 11, 2026 • 13:23 ET • 4 min read

Texas Voters Could Decide on Casinos, Sports Betting in 2027

Lauren Nickson

Nov 11, 2026 • 13:23 ET • 4 min read

New York Judge Cites 'Common Sense' in Ruling Novig Markets Are Sports Bets

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Nov 11, 2026 • 13:12 ET • 4 min read

New York Judge Cites 'Common Sense' in Ruling Novig Markets Are Sports Bets

Grant Mitchell

Nov 11, 2026 • 13:12 ET • 4 min read

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) National Convention in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

California Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for Ban on Sports Event Contracts

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Nov 11, 2026 • 12:52 ET • 4 min read

California Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for Ban on Sports Event Contracts

Brad Senkiw

Nov 11, 2026 • 12:52 ET • 4 min read

Tanya Miller speaks to supporters during a Democratic rally in Morrow, Georgia, on October 28, 2026. The event featured Democratic leaders and candidates campaigning ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.(Photo by Lawrence Cooper/Sipa USA)

5 Incoming Attorneys General Who Could Shape Prediction Market Legal Battles

Ryan Butler - Covers

Ryan Butler

Nov 9, 2026 • 16:17 ET • 4 min read

5 Incoming Attorneys General Who Could Shape Prediction Market Legal Battles

Ryan Butler

Nov 9, 2026 • 16:17 ET • 4 min read

Jerry Jones Supports Sports Betting in Texas After Democrats Win

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Nov 9, 2026 • 11:27 ET • 4 min read

Jerry Jones Supports Sports Betting in Texas After Democrats Win

Grant Mitchell

Nov 9, 2026 • 11:27 ET • 4 min read

iGaming News

Stockton University's LIGHT Institute Analyzes New Jersey's Changing Gaming Landscape

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Nov 11, 2026 • 15:28 ET • 4 min read

Stockton University's LIGHT Institute Analyzes New Jersey's Changing Gaming Landscape

Ziv Chen

Nov 11, 2026 • 15:28 ET • 4 min read

Fanatics Unveils Branded American Express Card With Rewards for Sportsbook

Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 11, 2026 • 09:38 ET • 4 min read

Fanatics Unveils Branded American Express Card With Rewards for Sportsbook

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 11, 2026 • 09:38 ET • 4 min read

Betinia Enters Ontario With New Sportsbook, Online Casino

Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 10, 2026 • 13:02 ET • 4 min read

Betinia Enters Ontario With New Sportsbook, Online Casino

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 10, 2026 • 13:02 ET • 4 min read

Expert Contributors

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne, Senior News Analyst

geoff.zochodne@l1.com

Ryan Butler - Covers

Ryan Butler, Senior News Analyst

ryan.butler@l1.com

Michael McClymont - Senior News Editor at Covers.com

Michael McClymont, Senior News Editor

michael.mcclymont@l1.com

James Bisson

James Bisson, Head of Content, Betting

james.bisson@l1.com

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw, News Editor

editorial@covers.com

Amy Calistri - Covers.com

Amy Calistri, News Editor

editorial@covers.com

Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

Jori Negin-Shecter, News Editor

editorial@covers.com

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen, News Editor

editorial@covers.com

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell, News Editor

editorial@covers.com

Industry Resources

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Rozier, Co-Defendant Allegedly Planned to Bet Unders on Hornets Teammate

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 14, 2026 • 18:03 ET

FAA Ground Stop Leads to Millions in Trades, College Football Schedule Chaos

Ryan Gilbert

Nov 14, 2026 • 17:21 ET

NFL Bettors Like Lions, 49ers as Divisional Games Take Center Stage in Week 10

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 16:28 ET

Covers Betting News Digest: Today's Biggest Stories Friday, Nov. 13

Michael McClymont

Nov 13, 2026 • 15:15 ET

The Blue Wave: The Politics of Prediction Markets Have Taken a Sudden Turn

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 13, 2026 • 13:48 ET

Donald Trump Jr.’s Advisory Role with Kalshi Ends Due to Polymarket Investments

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:48 ET

Biggest Super Bowl LXI Bets: Bettor Wagers $50K on Bears to Win it All

Michael McClymont

Nov 13, 2026 • 11:19 ET

Circa Survivor Team Feels ‘Lucky’ to be Alive for $25M Prize Pool

Brad Senkiw

Nov 13, 2026 • 09:34 ET

Louisiana AG Targets 10 Prediction Market Platforms in Lawsuit

Grant Mitchell

Nov 12, 2026 • 17:50 ET

Want $120K to Research GTA VI? Kalshi Is Hiring

Grant Mitchell

Nov 12, 2026 • 12:53 ET

FanDuel to Give ‘Nickel Back’ in Grey Cup Campaign with Canadian Band

Jori Negin-Shecter

Nov 12, 2026 • 09:34 ET

Experts Urge Ban on College Player Props at House Hearing

Brad Senkiw

Nov 11, 2026 • 17:27 ET

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