Industry
May 8, 2026
Ohio Moves Toward Credit Card Ban for Sports Betting
Ohio is determined to stop residents from using credit cards when betting on sports. At least this is what Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent attempt is hinting at. DeWine’s administration forwarded the important draft rule earlier in the week, when the Ohio Casino Control Commission officially displayed it for the public. Not Applicable to Debit Cards […]
Sports
May 7, 2026
NCAA Wants to Expedite March Madness Case Against DraftKings
The legal battle between the NCAA and DraftKings regarding the use of March Madness branding has moved forward in federal court, with both sides now clashing over how quickly the case should reach trial. The dispute began on March 20, 2026, when the NCAA filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern […]
Business
May 6, 2026
RSI Shares Drop After Insider Stock Sale Plan Sparks Investor Reaction
At the end of April, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) raised its revenue guidance for FY 2026, expecting it to go up anywhere between 31-36% YoY to roughly $1.49-$1.54 billion. With strong double-digit increases in revenue and EBITDA, the gambling company set new records, once again signaling its strength and potential for investors. On Tuesday, May […]
Business
May 4, 2026
Billionaire Submits Bid to Buy Vancouver Whitecaps, Plan Vegas Relocation
The Vancouver Whitecaps, a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, could move to Sin City after a billionaire-led investor group filed a bid to purchase the team. If this goes through, it would further cement Las Vegas as a burgeoning sports hub. The Whitecaps Could Move to Sin City Billionaire Grant Gustavson has stepped forward to […]
Sports
May 4, 2026
New York Moves to Study Risks and Growth of Prop Bets
In New York, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to examine one fast-growing segment of the sports betting market. A proposal filed in late April would set up a special task force to study proposition wagers, especially so-called “under” bets. Task Force Plan Aims to Examine Growth of Prop Betting The bill, Senate Bill S10153, was […]
Sports
May 4, 2026
Formula 1 Brings FanDuel on Board as Multi-year Official Betting Operator Partner
Formula 1 has confirmed that FanDuel has joined the company as its latest Official Betting Operator, with the premier motorsports organization expanding its presence in the United States and North American entertainment markets by aligning with one of its most influential online gaming companies. Formula 1 and FanDuel Seek Closer Integration to Offer Gearheads More […]
Sports
May 1, 2026
Kentucky Might Have Fixed-Odds Horse Racing Bets as Bill 904 Goes to Next Stage
Kentucky’s House Bill 904, which passed the state legislature after lawmakers overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto a couple of weeks ago, allows racetracks to offer fixed-odds betting on their races to Kentucky residents. Bill 904 Passes One More Stage Fixed-odds betting lets bettors secure a specific price at the time they place their wager. For […]
Sports
May 1, 2026
Trump Appears as Contender in William Hill Odds for Nobel Prize
Appeasing Donald Trump could be a full-time job. His mood swings and gyrations are legendary, his ability to veer off on a tangent, and then never come back is a well-established fact, as is his discontent with the fact that he never won the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump’s Nobel Prize’s Chance Slimmer Than in 2025 […]
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
The AP Picks Gambler Addicts on Prediction Markets: It’s The Same
Prediction markets bill themselves as a superior product to sportsbooks, and when you prod them over who should regulate them, the platforms usually have a firm response: the CFTC, since they are a financial instrument, not, say, sports betting markets. AP Digs into Prediction Markets and How Gambling Addicts Respond to Them But when the […]
Sports
May 1, 2026
Hard Rock Digital Secures Licensing Rights from MLB Players, Inc
Hard Rock Digital has secured a groundbreaking partnership for licensing rights of MLB players. The alliance, signed with MLB Players Inc. and OneTeam Partners, will extend over multiple years and allow the company to leverage the image and likeness, as well as the players’ names, into its advertising initiatives around sports betting, designed to boost […]
