Sports
March 6, 2026
PrizePicks Bids Canada Adieu, Doubles Down on US Push
PrizePicks has pulled the plug on its Ontario, Canada operations, with the company doubling down on the United States instead. The company, which is primarily known for its daily fantasy sports offering, has recently been expanding into prediction markets, an exciting new space bringing a ton of opportunity for mainstream and DFS platforms alike. PrizePicks […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Push New Rules and Taxes for Fantasy Sports Industry
Virginia lawmakers are taking steps to change how daily fantasy sports companies do business in the state. Delegate Paul Krizek introduced House Bill 145, which just passed its first test. A House subcommittee voted to send the bill to the Appropriations Committee, with all members in favor. Virginia Lawmakers Target Fantasy Sports With New Taxes […]
Business
November 21, 2025
Sweepmate Hits the UK Market, Filling the Gap Left by DraftKings
UK sports fans have a new and exciting product to look out for as Sweepmate has just hit the market, blending sweepstakes contests and fantasy sports. The new product seeks to fill a gap left by DraftKings’ departure from Great Britain. Sweepmate Launches in Great Britain As mentioned, Sweepmate seeks to combine the best of […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
Florida to Debate New Gambling Bill, Outlawing Sports Bribes, Legalizing DFS
A new bill, HB 189, is due to be debated today, focusing on potentially creating a legal framework for daily fantasy sports and also criminalizing match-fixing in sports. Spearheaded by Rep. Dana Trabulsy, the bill sets out specific language on potential bribery involving sports and athletes and comes in the wake of major scandals that […]
Business
October 16, 2025
PrizePicks Secures License to Operate Fantasy Sports in New York
PrizePicks, a leader in sports entertainment, announced that it has secured a license to operate daily fantasy sports in New York. This comes shortly after the company expressed interest in exploring the prediction market space. PrizePicks Makes a Foray into New York In its official announcement, PrizePicks confirmed that it had been awarded an interactive […]
Business
October 10, 2025
Splash Sports’ Latest Funding Round Nets the Company $14.5M
Splash Sports, a leader in skill-based social sports gaming, announced that it has completed a Series B funding round, securing millions of dollars to expand its business across North America. The Funding Round Will Allow Splash to Scale Its US Business According to Splash Sports’ announcement, the DFS company has raised $14.5 million in a […]
Business
September 22, 2025
Allwyn Ventures into the DFS Space with PrizePicks Majority Stake Acquisition
Global lottery giant Allwyn International announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in North America-facing daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks. Allwyn to Buy a Majority Stake in PrizePicks In its announcement, Allwyn said that it will purchase a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial cash consideration […]
Business
August 25, 2025
Dream11 Ends Paid Contests, Cancels National Cricket Team Sponsorship
Indian online fantasy sports giant Dream11 has reportedly put an end to a multi-million-dollar sponsorship agreement with India’s national cricket team. This decision comes shortly after the country passed a landmark bill that prohibits real-money online gaming. Dream11 Pivots to a Free-to-Play Model On August 22, Dream11 announced a major change to its business model […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
PrizePicks Navigates Legal Uncertainty in West Virginia
PrizePicks, one of the leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) providers, again faces the scrutiny of West Virginia regulators, where the absence of explicit legal definitions continues to fuel tension between fantasy sports providers and the state’s gaming authorities. However, the company remains adamant that its services are legal and continues to pursue further expansion in […]
Sports
July 24, 2025
California’s AG Determined to Go After DFS
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been on a war path against prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online fantasy sports platforms, with his office now threatening to take legal action against platforms that it deems illegal. Bonta Determined to Enforce His Legal Opinion Speaking to KCRA 3, Bonta said that following up on his previous public […]
