Industry Headlines

North Carolina's Sports Betting Handle Jumps 36% in June as Canes Win Cup

Jul 16, 2026 • 4:05 PM ET

Online books set a state YoY handle growth record in June.

Attorneys General Expect 2027 Supreme Court Prediction Market Ruling

Jul 16, 2026 • 3:36 PM ET

Leading legal authorities expect word as early as next year.

White House Teleprompter Operator Allegedly Won Over $100K Predicting Trump Speeches

Jul 16, 2026 • 3:09 PM ET

The CFTC alleges Perez made money via Kalshi contracts.

McGregor Calls for Betting Refunds After UFC 329 Loss

Jul 16, 2026 • 2:43 PM ET

Conor: "Fight should be a no contest and all bets returned."

DAZN, ADI Predictstreet to Team Up on Global Sports Prediction Markets

Jul 16, 2026 • 2:10 PM ET

They plan to build a regulated, sports-focused product.

Delaware Launches Self-Service Sports Betting Kiosks Statewide

Jul 16, 2026 • 12:54 PM ET

The new terminals offer expanded betting options.

Jontay Porter Breaks Silence After 'Blessing in Disguise' Gambling Scandal

Jul 16, 2026 • 11:17 AM ET

“I’m in a much better place," former NBA player says.

DraftKings Predictions Approved as Futures Commission Merchant

Jul 15, 2026 • 4:39 PM ET

DraftKings can broker futures trades through its platform.

Open Championship Bettors Targeting UK Golfers at Royal Birkdale

Jul 15, 2026 • 2:35 PM ET

Fitzpatrick and McIlroy are among the biggest liabilities.

Merkur Group to Acquire White Hat Studios in US iGaming Expansion

Jul 15, 2026 • 1:10 PM ET

The German gambling company will buy the iCasino developer.

Manfred: Harper Did Not Violate CBA in FanDuel Video to Gambling Addict

Jul 15, 2026 • 11:56 AM ET

MLB still reviewing message from Phillies star.

CFTC Instructs Kalshi to Fulfill Open Trades Despite Michigan Court Order

Jul 15, 2026 • 11:33 AM ET

“A state cannot force a DCM to violate its obligations."

States Likely to Win Prediction Market Legal Battle, Scholar Predicts

Jul 15, 2026 • 11:02 AM ET

I. Nelson Rose predicts Supreme Court will side with states.

The TBD of Alberta’s New Online Sports Betting and Casino Market

Jul 14, 2026 • 8:00 PM ET

Some questions need answers for Alberta's iGaming market.

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Down 10% in May Amid Ongoing Decline

Jul 14, 2026 • 5:16 PM ET

Online and retail books yielded $1.14B but revenue's stable.

Prediction Markets Could Lead to Nationwide Online Casinos, Regulator Warns

Jul 14, 2026 • 3:18 PM ET

NGCB's top official warns of future of prediction markets.

Amazon Agrees to Settlement Over Social Casino Class-Action Lawsuit

Jul 14, 2026 • 1:45 PM ET

Amazon agreed to a proposed $201-million judgment.

Rio Bans Sports Betting Advertisements in Public Areas Following Federal Changes

Jul 14, 2026 • 11:52 AM ET

Rio Mayor refers to sports betting as a “plague.”

Matt Fitzpatrick: Angry Bettors Are Fueling Golf’s Harassment Issues

Jul 14, 2026 • 10:34 AM ET

Golfer says gambling impacts how fans behave at tournaments.

Timeline: How Alberta Sparked Canada’s 2nd Sports Betting Boom

Jul 13, 2026 • 8:28 PM ET

Timeline of AB's work toward and eventual launch of iGaming.

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