Industry Headlines

YouGov Study Shows Celebrities Unlikely to Influence Americans to Gamble

Jan 21, 2026 • 4:52 PM ET

Most Americans don't care about celebs in gambling ads.

U.S. Prediction Markets Are Taking Legal Losses - But Will They Win in the End?

Jan 21, 2026 • 3:58 PM ET

It's bad out there for prediction markets. Or ... is it?

California Tribal Gaming Leader Lauds Massachusetts’ Injunction Against Kalshi

Jan 21, 2026 • 3:27 PM ET

James Siva glad Kalshi's sports event contracts were halted.

Nevada Slot Machines Gradually Paying Out Less, Study Finds

Jan 21, 2026 • 1:50 PM ET

Average slot machine hold in LV has grown over two decades.

Las Vegas Tourism Declined 7.4% in 2025

Jan 21, 2026 • 1:42 PM ET

Despite declines, executives say long-term demand is strong.

Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Market Up 7.3% YoY During December

Jan 21, 2026 • 1:10 PM ET

The online handle was up 7.3% compared to December 2024.

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Revenue Spikes 118%, Surpasses $100M in December

Jan 21, 2026 • 12:42 PM ET

Sportsbooks won back 13% on the $797.4M in December wagers.

CFTC Sets Out Plan to Future-Proof Crypto, Prediction Markets

Jan 21, 2026 • 12:28 PM ET

Michael Selig wants prediction markets to be embraced.

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Sports Betting Market

Jan 21, 2026 • 11:33 AM ET

Alberta is shaking up its online sports betting and iCasino.

St. Louis Blues Sign Multi-Year Deal with BetMGM

Jan 21, 2026 • 11:11 AM ET

BetMGM is the latest to sign with the storied NHL franchise.

Polymarket, DAZN Partner to Bring Prediction Markets to Live Viewers

Jan 20, 2026 • 1:40 PM ET

DAZN viewers will get access to live prediction markets.

Miami's Loss in CFP Final Saves Hard Rock Bet from Historic Payout

Jan 20, 2026 • 1:01 PM ET

It would've marked the operator's worst single-event payout.

Judge Allows Massachusetts’ Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi

Jan 20, 2026 • 12:52 PM ET

Kalshi prohibited from offering sports-related contracts.

UK Gambling Commission Accuses Meta of Ignoring Illegal Gambling Ads

Jan 20, 2026 • 12:26 PM ET

The UK Gambling Commission says Meta is turning a blind eye.

Indiana Win Cements Largest Upset in American Sports Since 1999

Jan 20, 2026 • 11:30 AM ET

No MLB, NBA, NHL, or CBB champion opened with longer odds.

The Biggest Super Bowl 60 Bets: Sportsbooks Sweating Broncos Futures

Jan 20, 2026 • 9:02 AM ET

The biggest wagers on the Big Game.

Utah Lawmakers Target Prop Bets Through Legislative Amendment

Jan 19, 2026 • 5:35 PM ET

The state, which already bans gambling, clarifies prop bets.

New Jersey Sportsbooks Generate $1B in December Handle, $12B in 2025

Jan 19, 2026 • 5:04 PM ET

Sportsbooks hauled in $116.3 million in gross revenue.

What Is a Catch in the NFL? Experts, Bettors Still Don’t Know

Jan 19, 2026 • 4:18 PM ET

Bills-Broncos left bettors and many others confused.

AI Accounts for Nearly Half of Sports Bets on Kambi Network

Jan 19, 2026 • 3:08 PM ET

Bets traded by AI up substantially across company's network.

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