Industry Headlines

Maryland Fails to Pass Sweeps Casino Ban as Session Ends

Apr 20, 2026 • 5:32 PM ET

Maryland's sweepstakes ban has failed despite House support.

Where Can You Legally Bet on the 2026 NFL Draft?

Apr 20, 2026 • 4:57 PM ET

Explaining where and how to bet on this year's NFL draft.

Billionaire Investor John Arnold: Prediction Markets Endanger Young Users

Apr 20, 2026 • 4:22 PM ET

Ex-investor wants state regulation of prediction markets.

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Downtrend Continues in March

Apr 20, 2026 • 12:48 PM ET

Books took 13.3% fewer dollars during a busy sports month.

Top Sportsbook Operators Donate $2.6 Million to Nebraska Online Betting Push

Apr 20, 2026 • 12:31 PM ET

FanDuel and DraftKings donate to the push for online betting

Evoke Takeover Talks Advance as Bally's Intralot Weighs £225m Bid

Apr 20, 2026 • 12:11 PM ET

The takeover bid for the owner of William Hill has been made

How Luka, Cade Could Cost Kon Knueppel the NBA Rookie of the Year

Apr 20, 2026 • 11:13 AM ET

A special ruling may cost the Charlotte Hornets rookie.

FanDuel Launches BetProtect+, Full-Game Injury Protection for NBA Playoffs

Apr 20, 2026 • 8:31 AM ET

Protection on eligible player prop bets for a 3% fee.

New Jersey Sportsbooks Dominate Public in March Even as Handle Stagnates

Apr 17, 2026 • 4:15 PM ET

Sports betting made 22.8% more than the $71.3M in March '25.

Canadian Lawmakers Poised to Crack Down on Sports Betting Ads

Apr 17, 2026 • 2:12 PM ET

Bill S-211 could impose guardrails for sports betting ads.

New York's Online Sportsbooks Cash in Despite Lower Handle in Big Sports Week

Apr 17, 2026 • 1:35 PM ET

Strong hold rates helped offset a dip in wagering.

Thunder Lead Title Odds, Lakers Loom as Sportsbook Nightmare Entering NBA Playoffs

Apr 17, 2026 • 1:14 PM ET

Bettors are aggressively targeting high-odds plays early on.

bet365 Expands to Michigan with Sportsbook, Casino Products

Apr 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM ET

bet365 expands into its 17th state with debut in Michigan.

Selig: Have Sports Betting Fight With the CFTC, Not Prediction Markets

Apr 16, 2026 • 5:50 PM ET

CFTC chair gets earful from Congress on prediction markets.

U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Drops 6.4% YoY in February

Apr 16, 2026 • 5:46 PM ET

Sports betting revenue declined for a fourth straight month.

Appeals Judges Signal Potential Trouble for Prediction Markets in Key Case

Apr 16, 2026 • 3:55 PM ET

Appeals judges question prediction markets’ federal claims.

Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in NBA Betting Scheme Case

Apr 16, 2026 • 2:40 PM ET

The change-of-plea hearing is reportedly set for April 28.

Fanatics Markets Ups the Ante With Combos Predictions Feature

Apr 16, 2026 • 1:46 PM ET

The “Combos” feature is similar to sportsbooks' parlays.

Tennessee House Advances Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Apr 16, 2026 • 12:56 PM ET

The bill now heads to another committee for review Thursday.

Rahm Emanuel Wants 10% Tax on Betting, Prediction Apps

Apr 16, 2026 • 12:09 PM ET

He believes it could lead to $30-50 billion in tax revenue.

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