Industry Headlines

Illegal World Cup Streams Fed $409B to Offshore Gambling Market

Aug 19, 2026 • 2:48 PM ET

Pirated World Cup broadcasts promoted unlicensed books.

Americans Less Likely to Gamble Than 10 Years Ago, Survey Suggests

Aug 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM ET

A Gallup study found gambling participation has fallen since 2016.

Pennsylvania’s Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Increase Significantly in July

Aug 19, 2026 • 12:19 PM ET

Keystone State sportsbooks produced an impressive 12.7% hold

Novig's Trading Volume Tops $125M in 1st Week as Prediction Market Operator

Aug 19, 2026 • 10:51 AM ET

Novig outpaced market leaders' first-week sports volumes.

Fanatics’ NFL Deal Reflects Shifting Sportsbook Priorities

Aug 18, 2026 • 5:06 PM ET

Operators are redirecting money amid prediction market boom.

Horse Racing is Having a Helluva Summer - with Bettors Along for the Ride

Aug 18, 2026 • 4:32 PM ET

Horse racing has gone on a wild ride this summer.

New Jersey Bettor Wins Record $2.9M Hard Rock Bet Jackpot

Aug 18, 2026 • 4:05 PM ET

The million-dollar payouts continue in NJ for Hard Rock Bet.

Alpaca Enters Prediction Markets Arms Race with CFTC, NFA Approval

Aug 18, 2026 • 2:15 PM ET

Alpaca provides brokerage infrastructure to companies.

Why Pro Sports Teams Are Holding Back on Prediction Market Deals

Aug 18, 2026 • 1:01 PM ET

Deals are spreading slowly as leagues await legal clarity.

College Eligibility Uncertainty Creates New Risk for Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets

Aug 18, 2026 • 10:02 AM ET

NCAA eligibility fight affects betting and trading markets.

Proposed NHL ETFs Would Track Futures Tied to Team Performance

Aug 17, 2026 • 4:10 PM ET

Proposed ETF would buy NHL-related futures contracts.

FanDuel, GeoComply Renew Partnership in Multi-Year Deal

Aug 17, 2026 • 2:24 PM ET

The tech will be used across FanDuel's product portfolio.

Novig Preemptively Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets, Fifth State in Two Weeks

Aug 17, 2026 • 12:55 PM ET

Novig has now sued five states, including Wisconsin.

Arsenal Surge in EPL Title Odds After Dominant Win Over Man City

Aug 17, 2026 • 12:06 PM ET

The Gunners beat City 3-0 in Sunday's Community Shield.

Virginia Eyes Sweepstakes Casino Ban in 2027 Legislative Session

Aug 17, 2026 • 12:02 PM ET

A study on the industry is due before lawmakers reconvene.

New Jersey Sportsbooks Bounce Back with 11.9% July Hold

Aug 17, 2026 • 11:26 AM ET

Garden State operators post their best hold of 2026 in July.

It’s a Good Time for People Who Want to Bet on Sports. It’s Hell for Others.

Aug 15, 2026 • 6:06 AM ET

The pros and cons of "nationwide" sports betting.

FanDuel Defends VIP Program in Letter to Members of Congress Over Harper Video

Aug 14, 2026 • 6:26 PM ET

Operator defends its behavioral indicator monitoring team.

Survey: Gen Z More Likely to Redirect Investment Funds to Sports Betting

Aug 14, 2026 • 3:41 PM ET

Youth may redirect investment funds to sports betting.

Report: Federal Regulators Reviewing Mention Markets Following Trump Teleprompter Fiasco

Aug 14, 2026 • 10:59 AM ET

Kalshi pulls sports mention markets “until further notice.”

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