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 […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Poland Rejects Bid to Hike Gambling Tax
In a year filled with news about more onerous regulation heaped on the regulated gambling industry, Poland is, surprisingly, a breath of fresh air, with the country’s President, Karol Narwocki, shooting down a legislative proposal to increase the gambling tax rate, and specifically the tax charged to players’ winnings. President Nawrocki Shoots Down Tax Increase […]
