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December 30, 2025
Coinbase Predicts Big Change Coming for US Prediction Markets
Coinbase thinks the US prediction markets are about to hit a turning point. This change could reshape how people trade and view event-based contracts. In its latest 2026 Crypto Market Outlook, the crypto exchange says prediction markets are growing. They are moving away from their image as niche betting products and becoming real financial tools. […]
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December 30, 2025
Alabama Lt Gov. Hopeful Says He Is All For Lottery
Alabama Rep. Phillip Ensler, a Democrat, has officially thrown his hat into the political ring, running for governor, hoping to unseat the incumbent and take the state’s second-highest office. Alabama’s New Political Hopeful Sees a Future for the Lottery in the State As one of the youngest elected officials, Ensler has been bringing fresh ideas […]
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December 29, 2025
Kraken Could Be Pushing Into Prediction Markets in 2026
During an interview with CNBC last week, Kraken’s global head of consumer, Mark Greenberg, spoke openly about the breakout year prediction markets enjoyed in 2025. Kraken Outlines Plans for 2026 Push into Prediction Markets Despite a long list of ongoing legal challenges, companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics have launched their dedicated platforms, while […]
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December 29, 2025
James Bord Consortium Leads Sheffield Wednesday Takeover Bid
Sheffield Wednesday’s ongoing ownership crisis has moved toward a solution after a group led by James Bord, a former poker professional, became the club’s top choice as buyer. This decision marks a crucial step to sell the Championship team, which has been under administration since October due to serious financial troubles. Preferred Bidder Chosen in […]
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December 29, 2025
Crosby’s Absence Shakes Up Raiders-Giants Betting Scene
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ choice to bench top defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s clash with the New York Giants has turned into a hot topic on the NFL betting front this week. What started as a simple injury report has changed how people bet on a game that matters a lot for draft picks […]
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December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
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December 24, 2025
Florida Bill Rekindles Fight Over Live Horse Racing
Florida legislators filed House Bill 881 as a new attempt to rekindle the long-running fight regarding the future of live horse racing in the Sunshine State, as well as the industry that heavily depends on it. The Liberating “Decoupling” Measure The bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Adam Anderson, a Republican from Pinellas County, would enable […]
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December 24, 2025
Kalshi Starts Research Group to Push Prediction Market Science Forward
Kalshi has made a big move beyond running prediction markets by setting up a new research team. This team aims to improve our understanding of forecasting through market data, both in theory and practice. The New York company announced Kalshi Research on December 22, setting up this new group to connect live prediction markets with […]
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December 24, 2025
Nine Policemen in Japan Have Been Accused of Illegal Gambling
The Hyogo Prefectural Police in Japan have forwarded cases involving nine male officers, who are mainly in their 20s and 30s, to prosecutors over suspected illegal online casino gambling conducted outside working hours. Officers Found to Have Gambled According to the police department’s inspection office, six of the nine were assigned to the same police […]
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December 23, 2025
FanDuel Launches Predicts App in Five US States
“America’s premier mobile gaming company, FanDuel, is rolling out a new product, Predicts, that blends elements of finance, sports, and current events for a limited group of states. First Phase of the Launch On December 22, 2025, the New York-based company announced that the app would be available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, […]