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Sports
December 19, 2025
Congressman Demands Investigation into CNN–Kalshi Agreement
A new partnership between a major US news outlet and a regulated prediction market has caught the eye of Capitol Hill, with an Arizona lawmaker warning that the deal could cross ethical boundaries and put the country at risk. Hamadeh Warns CNN–Kalshi Tie-Up Could Threaten Market Fairness Rep. Abe Hamadeh has asked the Commodity Futures […]
Business
December 18, 2025
Kalshi Faces Rising Risk in Nevada as Court Ruling Clears Way for Enforcement
Kalshi’s push to secure a nationwide presence is clashing with Nevada’s historic view of gambling regulation. The ongoing legal tension in the state could soon extend beyond civil litigation. After a federal judge refused to give the prediction market a stay, Kalshi is now facing potential enforcement action in the state, including the risk of […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
Is GamStop Enough to Curb Harmful Online Gambling Habits?
With the growth of online gambling platforms, access to gambling activities, some of which may be harmful, has become increasingly easy. To help address these risks, initiatives like GamStop have been implemented in the United Kingdom. However, some have questioned the effectiveness of GamStop and other similar programs, as some offshore gambling websites seem to […]
Industry
December 18, 2025
Crime Hits 70% Spike During Sports Games, New Study Argues
Sports betting may be having an unintended consequence on people’s behavior – crime, but not for the reasons you might think. While most onlookers have worried that destitute gamblers would resort to thievery, robbery and violence to settle debts or fuel their gambling habits, there has been another reason tied to the rise in gambling-related […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets With NFL Parlays
“Pioneering commission-free investing and trading app that gives you more ways to make your money work harder”, Robinhood, has announced a prediction markets platform expansion through added NFL parlay and prop bet options. What to Expect from the Transition Starting this week, customers will get the chance to place parlay-style trades and player-specific wagers on […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
UAE Opens Door to Regulated Online Betting Without Fanfare
The United Arab Emirates has taken a historic step by allowing legal online betting through licensed platforms. This marks a clear change in the country’s long-standing position on gambling. For the first time, residents and visitors can bet real money online under a federal regulatory framework. This framework aims to control access and protect consumers. […]
Business
December 18, 2025
Possible Future for Prediction Markets Presented in EKG Analysis
An industry analysis on changes in the US prediction market was submitted by Eilers and Krejcik Gaming (EKG). In their report, they describe how prediction markets are becoming a large-scale tool for trading. Prediction markets are designed to reach the entire nation from the get-go. Sportsbooks, on the other hand, need a licence from every […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
Las Vegas Remains Leading Candidate for NBA Expansion
Las Vegas has long been a potential target for NBA expansion, close enough to feel inevitable, yet far enough away to remain uncertain. This tension became more pronounced when NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated that the league would likely announce its expansion decision sometime next year, signaling that movement is finally coming. League Expansion Presents […]
Sports
December 17, 2025
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Preview, Odds, Time, Picks
Jake Paul, a sometimes controversial Internet celebrity turned pugilist, is taking on his most serious opponent to date in the face of Anthony Joshua, an accomplished professional, who will test the YouTuber’s abilities to their limit. Anthony Joshua is an outright favorite to win at (-1000), and how could it be any other wise? The […]
Sports
December 17, 2025
Gambler Loses $25,000 Trying to Win $25 After Unexpected Comeback
Rookie gamblers often wonder about odds – they argue that you can bet on that terrible moneyline and, if you have enough money going, you will get something out of the action in the end. But what happens when you gamble $25,000 to win just $25 on a “sure thing” and that thing comes up […]