Industry Headlines
PowerPlay Sportsbook Launches in Alberta as NHL Season Gets Underway
PowerPlay says its platform was built for Canadians.
Report: Novig's Valuation Quadruples With Prediction Market Pivot, Sydney Sweeney Push
The sports-focused operator's valuation rose to $2B.
Dana White Wins $1M Baccarat Hand at Park MGM
SteveWillDoIt asked for help to find a willing casino.
Mattress Mack Puts $516K on Kalshi for Astros to Win World Series
McIngvale hedged against his furniture store promotion.
Caesars Announces WSOP Online 2026 Fall Bracelet Schedule
Caesars online bracelet events run from Sept. 27 to Nov. 10.
Kalshi Nearing $1 Billion Funding at $40 Billion Valuation
Kalshi is close to raising about $1 billion in funding.
Coinbase Teases Launch of Pokémon Card Rips for Mobile Users
The feature connects virtual reveals with physical cards.
Casino CEOs Warn Prediction Markets Threaten State Gaming Regulations
Top execs from Caesars, MGM, and Wynn warn against PMs.
Kalshi, Polymarket Surpass $140M in Combined World Series Trades
The Dodgers lead both platforms, but the Brewers challenge.
Tonybet Partners With Brampton Blitz for New Super60 Tournament
The Canadian cricket team are the defending Super60 champs.
World Cup Helps Illinois Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Spike in July
The books had a 12th-straight billion-dollar handle month.
Betway Canada Joins Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market
Betway will offer sportsbook and online casino in Alberta.
Polymarket US Adds 15-Minute Bitcoin Prediction Markets
Ether, Solana price contracts self-certified with CFTC.
At G2E, the Gloves Are Off Against Prediction Markets
G2E is the anti-prediction market expo.
Dodgers, Yankees Drive Action as Padres, White Sox Create World Series Liability
Los Angeles and New York are dominating MLB futures betting.
Betting on Education: Nevada Universities Bring Global Gaming Leaders Back to School
UNR and UNLV bring gaming execs together for eight days.
National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Resigns After 8 Months in Role
Heather Maurer will remain in her role until Oct. 16.
Smarkets’ US Prediction Market Plans Include New Look, Years of Betting Exchange Experience
An interview with Smarkets CEO Jason Trost.
Prediction Markets Draw $8.5B in Notional Volume Weekend of NFL Week 3
Kalshi registered $3 billion in notional volume on Sunday.
Florida AG Demands Social Media Sites Stop Hosting Sweeps Casino Ads
Companies must also explain how they'll prevent future ads.
