Sports Betting Industry News for January 2026

Sports Betting Industry News for Jan. 2026

UFC fighter Alexander Hernandez.

UFC 324 Fight Canceled Over Suspicious Betting Tied to Fighter Injury

A scheduled UFC 324 bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was scrapped following betting irregularities reportedly stemming from leaked information surrounding a Hernandez injury.

James Bisson

James Bisson

Jan 25, 2026 • 11:09 ET • 4 min read

Virginia Online Casino Gaming Bill Hits First Roadblock

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Ryan Butler

Jan 23, 2026 • 16:03 ET • 4 min read

Virginia Online Casino Gaming Bill Hits First Roadblock

Ryan Butler

Jan 23, 2026 • 16:03 ET • 4 min read

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) high fives the Massachusetts after defeating the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional playoff game. Eric Canha/CSM/Sipa USA

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

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Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET • 4 min read

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET • 4 min read

Industry Must Reads

UFC fighter Alexander Hernandez.

UFC 324 Fight Canceled Over Suspicious Betting Tied to Fighter Injury

James Bisson

Jan 25, 2026 • 11:09 ET • 4 min read

BetMGM Awards Over $122M in Progressive Jackpots in 2025

Charlotte Capewell

Jan 24, 2026 • 11:34 ET • 4 min read

A Canadian flag and an Alberta flag flutter before the G7 Leaders' Summit, in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Pool

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Sports Betting Market

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:32 ET • 4 min read

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) high fives the Massachusetts after defeating the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional playoff game. Eric Canha/CSM/Sipa USA

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET • 4 min read

General Sports News

UFC fighter Alexander Hernandez.

UFC 324 Fight Canceled Over Suspicious Betting Tied to Fighter Injury

James Bisson

James Bisson

Jan 25, 2026 • 11:09 ET • 4 min read

UFC 324 Fight Canceled Over Suspicious Betting Tied to Fighter Injury

James Bisson

Jan 25, 2026 • 11:09 ET • 4 min read

A Canadian flag and an Alberta flag flutter before the G7 Leaders' Summit, in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Pool

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Sports Betting Market

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:32 ET • 4 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Sports Betting Market

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:32 ET • 4 min read

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) high fives the Massachusetts after defeating the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional playoff game. Eric Canha/CSM/Sipa USA

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET • 4 min read

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET • 4 min read

Alberta to Require Stop to ‘Unregulated’ Sports Betting Before iGaming Launches

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

Alberta to Require Stop to ‘Unregulated’ Sports Betting Before iGaming Launches

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

FanDuel Unveils 'Play With a Plan' Responsible Gaming Initiative

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:21 ET • 4 min read

FanDuel Unveils 'Play With a Plan' Responsible Gaming Initiative

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:21 ET • 4 min read

NFL Allowing Max of 6 Betting Commercials During Super Bowl LX

Charlotte Capewell

Charlotte Capewell

Jan 23, 2026 • 09:09 ET • 4 min read

NFL Allowing Max of 6 Betting Commercials During Super Bowl LX

Charlotte Capewell

Jan 23, 2026 • 09:09 ET • 4 min read

State News

Massachusetts Judge Delays Applying Injunction Against Kalshi

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Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts Judge Delays Applying Injunction Against Kalshi

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 4 min read

Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Down, Profits Still Up in December

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Down, Profits Still Up in December

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Market Up 7.3% YoY During December

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 21, 2026 • 13:10 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Market Up 7.3% YoY During December

Grant Mitchell

Jan 21, 2026 • 13:10 ET • 4 min read

Judge Allows Massachusetts’ Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi

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Brad Senkiw

Jan 20, 2026 • 12:52 ET • 4 min read

Judge Allows Massachusetts’ Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi

Brad Senkiw

Jan 20, 2026 • 12:52 ET • 4 min read

General view of the court during a timeout in the game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the Delta Center. Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Utah Lawmakers Target Prop Bets Through Legislative Amendment

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Abi Bray

Jan 19, 2026 • 17:35 ET • 4 min read

Utah Lawmakers Target Prop Bets Through Legislative Amendment

Abi Bray

Jan 19, 2026 • 17:35 ET • 4 min read

Slot Machines Removed from California Race Track Days After Installation

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 19, 2026 • 13:22 ET • 4 min read

Slot Machines Removed from California Race Track Days After Installation

Grant Mitchell

Jan 19, 2026 • 13:22 ET • 4 min read

iGaming News

Alberta to Require Stop to ‘Unregulated’ Sports Betting Before iGaming Launches

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

Alberta to Require Stop to ‘Unregulated’ Sports Betting Before iGaming Launches

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET • 4 min read

Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans

Abi Bray

Abi Bray

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:03 ET • 4 min read

Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans

Abi Bray

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:03 ET • 4 min read

CFTC Sets Out Plan to Future-Proof Crypto, Prediction Markets

Abi Bray

Abi Bray

Jan 21, 2026 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

CFTC Sets Out Plan to Future-Proof Crypto, Prediction Markets

Abi Bray

Jan 21, 2026 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

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UFC 324 Fight Canceled Over Suspicious Betting Tied to Fighter Injury

James Bisson

Jan 25, 2026 • 11:09 ET

BetMGM Awards Over $122M in Progressive Jackpots in 2025

Charlotte Capewell

Jan 24, 2026 • 11:34 ET

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Sports Betting Market

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:32 ET

Bettors Backing Favored Patriots, Seahawks Heading into Conference Championships

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 17:12 ET

Virginia Online Casino Gaming Bill Hits First Roadblock

Ryan Butler

Jan 23, 2026 • 16:03 ET

Alberta Set to Restrict Sports Betting Ads with Athletes, Celebrities, Bonuses

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 15:18 ET

Massachusetts Judge Delays Applying Injunction Against Kalshi

Brad Senkiw

Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET

Forbes Announces Moneyless Prediction Platform 'ForbesPredict'

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 13:32 ET

Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Down, Profits Still Up in December

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 12:03 ET

Alberta to Require Stop to ‘Unregulated’ Sports Betting Before iGaming Launches

Geoff Zochodne

Jan 23, 2026 • 11:24 ET

FanDuel Unveils 'Play With a Plan' Responsible Gaming Initiative

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:21 ET

Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans

Abi Bray

Jan 23, 2026 • 10:03 ET

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