Sports
January 7, 2026
Ohio Sports Betting Hits Record Handle in November
The sports betting market in Ohio blew up in November 2025, and it has online activity to thank for it. While big names like FanDuel and DraftKings pulled away from smaller competitors, brick-and-mortar sportsbooks continued to fade. Sports Betting Revenue Up 35.5% The Buckeye State reported $133 million in sports betting revenue, marking an important 35.5% […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
DraftKings Adds Mindway AI Tool to Boost Responsible Gaming Center
DraftKings has beefed up its responsible gaming options by adding Mindway AI’s Gamalyze tool to its Responsible Gaming Center. This new interactive resource aims to educate players and make them more aware. This change shows how the industry is moving towards using behavioral science and tech to help people play more in regulated gaming. DraftKings […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
No Arena Racing Company (ARC) Broadcasts on Betfred since New Year’s Eve
Since New Year’s Eve, no Arena Racing Company (ARC) races have been broadcast in Betfred shops, after the media rights deal between the two parties came to an end. Media Rights Become Too Costly The reason for the blackout is that the agreement between Betfred and the UK’s largest racetrack operator expired at the beginning […]
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January 5, 2026
Bookmakers Brace for Betting Surge Ahead of NFL Playoffs
With the playoff bracket finally set, US bookmakers are gearing up for one of the busiest betting periods of the year as the NFL postseason kicks off. The combination of tightly packed odds, unfamiliar contenders, and a schedule loaded with standout games has created the perfect conditions for a surge in wagers from casual fans […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
Sportsbet Hit With $209K Fine For Failures to Warn Users About Gambling Activity
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker, Sportsbet, has been hit with an AUD 313,140 (about $209,000) fine by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission for failing to provide required gambling activity statements to more than 6,000 customers over 18 months. NT Gambling Watchdog Slaps Sportsbet with Fine The regulator determined that Sportsbet violated its license conditions […]
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December 31, 2025
New York Bill Aims to Ban Live Sports Betting
A new bill in New York might change how people bet on sports. Lawmakers are now talking about whether betting during games should stay legal in the state. Responsible Gaming Efforts Fuel Call to Restrict Live Sports Bets Linda Rosenthal, a member of the Assembly, has put forward a law that would get rid of […]
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December 30, 2025
Kalshi Eyeing Brazil Entry as Platform Gains Global Momentum
Kalshi may be eyeing a Brazilian entry sooner rather than later, with the company’s co-founder, Luana Lopes Lara, arguing that the country is the newest frontier of the company’s efforts. Kalshi Exploring Brazilian Opportunity in the New Year Speaking to a local media outlet, Valor, Lara confirmed that Kalshi may be looking to push into […]
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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. […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
