Industry Headlines

Alberta Includes RG Check Accreditation Requirement Before Launch

Feb 21, 2026 • 12:17 PM ET

RG Check accreditation will be mandatory for iGaming sites.

USA Slight Underdog in Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Game vs. Canada

Feb 20, 2026 • 8:34 PM ET

USA installed as slight underdog at most sportsbooks.

Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Handle Drops Despite Surge in Revenue

Feb 20, 2026 • 5:53 PM ET

A $748M handle turned into $67M in taxable revenue.

Washington Discusses Online Sports Betting Expansion Bill Again

Feb 20, 2026 • 4:14 PM ET

WA weighs tribal online sportsbook expansion, college bets.

Russell Westbrook’s Wife Receives Message Wishing Death Upon Family From Sports Bettor

Feb 20, 2026 • 3:56 PM ET

'This is not an isolated incident,' Nina Westbrook says.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Handle Spikes 6.1% YoY in January

Feb 20, 2026 • 3:26 PM ET

Online and retail books won back $84M on an $809M handle.

New York's Weekly Betting Handle Drops With Lack of Sports Volume

Feb 20, 2026 • 2:45 PM ET

NBA All-Star Weekend and NHL's Olympic break limited bets.

Kalshi Granted Preliminary Injunction by Tennessee Judge

Feb 20, 2026 • 11:43 AM ET

Injunction prevents state regulators from enforcing laws.

X Policy Change on Paid Partnerships to Impact Gambling Influencers

Feb 20, 2026 • 10:20 AM ET

Enforcement actions depending on severity of violation

'Financial Losses, Negative Publicity': DraftKings Outlines Prediction Market Risks

Feb 19, 2026 • 5:33 PM ET

DraftKings could lose money and damage its image.

Indiana Senate Advances Amended Sweepstakes Ban Bill to House

Feb 19, 2026 • 4:39 PM ET

The proposal returns to the House after a third reading.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Tribe-Controlled Online Sports Betting Bill

Feb 19, 2026 • 3:51 PM ET

Assembly Bill 601 now heads to the state Senate.

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Plummets in January Amid Lions-Less NFL Playoffs

Feb 19, 2026 • 3:39 PM ET

A $502.6-million handle was down 12.6% from January 2025.

Darryn Peterson’s NBA No. 1 Pick Odds Drop After Another Self-Substitution

Feb 19, 2026 • 2:30 PM ET

Kalshi dropped Peterson's probability about 6%.

South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Legalizing Online Sports Betting

Feb 19, 2026 • 1:09 PM ET

Lawmakers face opposition from Gov. Henry McMaster.

DraftKings Posts 2026 NFL Win Totals Market

Feb 19, 2026 • 1:03 PM ET

No team has a projected win total above 10.5.

Trial Date for Guardians Pitchers Clase, Ortiz Could Be Delayed Until Fall

Feb 19, 2026 • 11:43 AM ET

Clase accused of using code words in texts to bettors.

FanDuel, DraftKings Apply to Partner with Arkansas Casinos

Feb 19, 2026 • 10:31 AM ET

Both betting apps could be active as early as next week.

BetMGM Partners With Cavinder Twins for March Matchups Event in Las Vegas

Feb 18, 2026 • 6:14 PM ET

Influencers will hoop during BetMGM's three-day event.

Nevada Files Civil Enforcement Action Against Kalshi

Feb 18, 2026 • 3:37 PM ET

NGCB intends to "uphold the integrity" of gaming industry.

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