Industry Headlines

Ohio’s Sports Handle Spikes in Busy June, Revenue Tumbles 

Aug 4, 2026 • 9:04 AM ET

Buckeye State’s sportsbooks generated $658M in wagers.

Circa Sports Receives Wagering License in Arizona 

Aug 3, 2026 • 3:29 PM ET

Will be the 7th U.S. state for Circa Sports’ online product.

Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Online Gambling Expansion

Aug 3, 2026 • 3:17 PM ET

Two candidates support expansion and one remains silent.

Skubal Trade Sends Bettors Flocking to Dodgers Futures

Aug 3, 2026 • 2:11 PM ET

Half of the post-trade WS handle is backing the Dodgers.

2 Premier League Clubs Yet to Replace Gambling Shirt Sponsors After League-Wide Ban

Aug 3, 2026 • 1:16 PM ET

Nottingham Forest and Sunderland remain sponsorless.

Kalshi, Polymarket Trading Volume Hits $50B High in July

Aug 3, 2026 • 11:53 AM ET

Much of July's surge traced back to the World Cup.

Betfred to Close 132 Retail Shops Due to U.K. Tax Challenges

Aug 3, 2026 • 11:14 AM ET

CEO says company has "no choice," resulting in 600 lost jobs

George Santos to Pay $35,000 Settlement to CFTC Over Kalshi Trades

Aug 3, 2026 • 9:52 AM ET

Former congressman to return $17,569 he made at Kalshi.

How Do You Square the Newscycle of Sports Prediction Markets?

Aug 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM ET

Breaking down a wild week for prediction markets.

Pennsylvania Bill Continues Prediction Market Fight

Jul 31, 2026 • 2:41 PM ET

Pennsylvania Bill Continues Prediction Market Fight

New York Bettors Hold Online Operators to Single-Digit Win Rate During Slow Week

Jul 31, 2026 • 2:19 PM ET

Empire State sportsbooks suffer through a slower week.

New York Sues to Shut Down Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets

Jul 31, 2026 • 12:37 PM ET

NY hits Kalshi with hefty prediction market lawsuit.

Las Vegas Real Estate Trust, Caesars Eyeing NBA Arena Bid

Jul 31, 2026 • 12:31 PM ET

Caesars and REIT eyeing NBA arena rights in Sin City.

1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Card With Game-Worn Patches and Autographs Sold for $11 Million

Jul 31, 2026 • 12:26 PM ET

Card collector pulls lucrative Ohtani card.

Mets, Novig Ink 1st Prediction Market Deal for an MLB Team

Jul 31, 2026 • 10:21 AM ET

Deal brings in-stadium, broadcast, and digital integrations.

Nevada Sportsbooks See Significant Handle, Revenue Increases in June

Jul 31, 2026 • 9:25 AM ET

Books snapped a four-month streak of YoY handle declines.

Rush Street Keeps Prediction Market Options Open With CFTC Filing

Jul 30, 2026 • 5:17 PM ET

RSI is seeking prediction market flexibility via the CFTC.

IG Group to Buy Underdog for $1.3B, Expand US Prediction Market Push

Jul 30, 2026 • 4:37 PM ET

Underdog will remain as a standalone brand.

California Tribes Foresee 2028 Push for Online Sports Betting Amid Prediction Market Boom

Jul 30, 2026 • 3:52 PM ET

California tribes stick to 2028 for sports betting bid.

WNBA Deletes Social Post After Reese-Bueckers 'Lighthearted' Bet Goes Viral

Jul 30, 2026 • 2:56 PM ET

The two All-Stars discussed a $400 wager on their matchup.

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