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432 stories·Updated Aug 20, 2026
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Cantor Opens the Door to Institutional Prediction Market Trading
Investment bank expands access to event contracts as institutional interest in the sector continues to grow
RegulationRyan Cauchi1 min read
Florida Sues Stake, Chumba and Other Sweepstakes Casinos
State launches legal action against several sweepstakes operators as scrutiny of the sector continues to grow
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
NFL Names Fanatics as New Non-Exclusive Sportsbook and Casino Partner
The NFL has named Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a new non-exclusive sportsbook and casino partner, giving Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics Casino official status ahead of the 2026 season.
EsportsCJ Zambale2 min read
The International 2026 Main Event Is Underway After A Classic TI Opening
The International 2026 main event is finally underway in Shanghai after a dramatic opening ceremony, with Team Spirit and TEAM VISION winning their opening playoff series.
EsportsCJ Zambale2 min read
Team Liquid And Alienware Extend Partnership Through 2031
Team Liquid and Alienware have extended their long-running esports partnership through 2031, taking the relationship toward its 20th anniversary.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Novig Challenges Wisconsin in Federal Court Over Prediction Markets
Operator seeks to block potential enforcement as debate over state and federal authority continues
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Denmark Blocks Access to Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown
Court ruling orders internet providers to block the prediction market platform as regulators step up enforcement against unlicensed operators
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
PredictBay Takes Aim at One Minute Prediction Markets
New platform enters the market with ultra short trading windows as competition with established operators continues to grow
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Pennsylvania Looks to Create State Rules for Prediction Markets
New bill proposes a state level framework focused on consumer protection rather than banning prediction markets
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Alpaca Takes Step Towards Prediction Markets With FCM Registration
Brokerage infrastructure provider prepares to support event contracts through partners after securing key regulatory approval
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Connecticut Judge Rejects CFTC Bid in Latest Kalshi Ruling
Court says the regulator cannot override its decision as Kalshi's legal battle with the state continues
Industry NewsCJ Zambale3 min read
Kalshi Takes Another Court Loss As Washington Orders Prediction Markets To Shut Down
Kalshi has suffered another court setback after a Washington judge ordered the prediction market to stop offering sports and other event contracts in the state.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale2 min read
FanDuel And GeoComply Renew Partnership In New Multiyear Deal
FanDuel and GeoComply have agreed to a new multiyear partnership covering geolocation, identity verification and fraud prevention services.
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Esports Leaders Paris Brings More Than 90 Industry Executives Together During EWC Closing Weekend
Esports Leaders Paris 2026 will bring more than 90 senior esports and gaming executives together during the Esports World Cup's closing weekend.
EsportsCJ Zambale2 min read
Esports Nations Cup Postponed To 2027 As Esports Foundation Cites Regional Uncertainty
The Esports Foundation has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh from November 2026 to November 2027.
RegulationRyan Cauchi1 min read
Novig Takes Wisconsin to Court Over Potential Enforcement
Prediction market operator seeks federal protection as legal battle over sports event contracts continues to spread
EsportsCJ Zambale2 min read
Southern Cross University Opens New Esports Hub On Gold Coast Campus
Southern Cross University has opened a dedicated esports hub on its Gold Coast campus, combining student gaming, competition and esports research.
EsportsCJ Zambale4 min read
Caps Becomes First Western Player Inducted Into League of Legends Hall of Legends
G2 Esports star Caps has become the first Western player inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends after a career spanning nearly a decade.
EsportsCJ Zambale4 min read
TI 2026 Group Stage Ends: Final Eight Teams Set For Shanghai Playoffs
The International 2026 is down to eight teams after the Group Stage and Elimination Stage, with the Playoffs beginning August 20 in Shanghai.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Fliff and Onyx Move Closer to Prediction Markets With FCM Applications
Both companies are seeking broader roles in the federally regulated event contract market as the industry continues to evolve
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Novig Raises Minimum Age to 21 for Prediction Market Users
Operator becomes the first CFTC regulated prediction market to introduce a nationwide 21+ age requirement
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Baltimore Takes Kalshi and Polymarket to Court Over Sports Contracts
City claims the prediction market operators are offering unlicensed sports wagering in the latest legal challenge facing the industry
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Washington Tells Kalshi to Block Access for State Users
Regulator tells prediction market operator to block access for Washington residents as legal pressure continues to build
Industry NewsCJ Zambale6 min read
Which States Could Legalize Sports Betting and iGaming Next?
Nebraska, Alabama and Georgia could be next for sports betting, while Virginia, D.C. and New York remain key iGaming markets to watch.
TribalCJ Zambale5 min read
Tribal Gaming Leaders Prepare For A Supreme Court Fight Over Prediction Markets
The Indian Gaming Association is preparing for a potential Supreme Court fight over prediction markets as tribal leaders push Congress to protect tribal gaming interests.
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Returns To Malta With $1 Million CS2 Prize Pool
The Thunderpick World Championship returns to Malta in October, with eight CS2 teams competing for $1 million at BLAST Studios Malta.
EsportsCJ Zambale4 min read
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals: 16 Teams, $3 Million Prize Pool, And One Brutal Final Stage
The PMWC 2026 Grand Finals are set with 16 teams competing for $3.025 million in Paris. Here's the format, finalists and what to expect from the final stage.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale5 min read
Novig’s New York Lawsuit Reveals How Prediction Markets Changed Their Regulatory Strategy
Novig is taking New York to federal court after relaunching as a sports-focused prediction market, highlighting the industry's growing fight over federal and state gambling authority.
Industry NewsCJ Zambale4 min read
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Operating in New York as Prediction Market Fight Escalates
The CFTC has issued an emergency declaration allowing Kalshi to continue operating in New York despite state efforts to shut down its prediction markets.
EsportsCJ Zambale5 min read
Chess Is Becoming a Legitimate Esport, and the EWC Is Proving Why
Chess is no longer just a traditional board game. The EWC's $1.5 million tournament shows why rapid formats, streaming and superstar players are making chess a natural fit for esports.
EsportsCJ Zambale5 min read
The International 2026 Prize Pool: How Much Is TI15 Worth?
The International 2026 prize pool currently sits at $2.87 million. Here's how TI15 compares with Dota 2's historic prize pools and its record $40 million TI10 total.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Connecticut Judge Deals Kalshi Another Legal Setback
Court refuses to block state regulators, ruling the platform's sports event contracts should be treated as sports wagers
EsportsCJ Zambale6 min read
The International 2026 Preview: Teams, Format, Schedule
The International 2026 is almost here. We break down the 16-team field, Shanghai venue, tournament format, prize pool, viewership and LGD's last-minute addition of Topson.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Pikkit Teams Up With ProphetX to Bring Prediction Markets to Sports Fans
New partnership will give Pikkit users direct access to ProphetX's federally regulated sports prediction markets ahead of the NFL season
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Media Troopers Sets Its Sights on Prediction Markets
Digital marketing group is increasing its focus on the sector with a busy U.S. conference schedule planned for the rest of 2026
TribalCJ Zambale5 min read
NIGC Chair Vacancy Leaves Tribal Gaming Industry Without Key Federal Oversight
The National Indian Gaming Commission has operated without a permanent chair since January, leaving tribal casino operators facing regulatory delays as new challenges emerge across the gaming industry.
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Oddin.gg Launches Its Own Casino Division, Oddin Casino
Oddin.gg is entering the online casino industry with Oddin Casino, a new division developing interactive digital live dealer technology for operators.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi1 min read
Kalshi Strengthens Trade Monitoring With Nasdaq Partnership
Multi year agreement adds Nasdaq's surveillance technology as the platform continues to enhance market oversight
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
CFTC Urges Prediction Markets to Move Away From Sportsbook Style Odds
Regulator says betting style displays could blur the line between prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks
CJ Zambale3 min read
Kuaishou Gaming Defeat AG.AL To Win Honor of Kings World Cup 2026
Kuaishou Gaming defeated defending champions AG.AL in a seven-game thriller to win the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 and take home $600,000.
EsportsCJ Zambale4 min read
LGD's TaiLung Banned From TI15 As Topson Steps In
LGD has removed rising Dota 2 star TaiLung from its TI15 roster after reporting potential competitive integrity violations, with two-time champion Topson replacing him.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Polymarket Partners With New York Yankees as MLB Push Continues
Deal marks another major sports partnership as prediction markets strengthen their presence in professional baseball
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
DATA.BET And Hollywoodbets Expand Esports Wagering Across Africa
DATA.BET has partnered with Hollywoodbets to expand esports wagering across Africa, bringing live odds, data, streaming, and risk-management technology to the operator.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Novig Takes Legal Action Against New York and Massachusetts After Prediction Market Launch
Operator moves quickly to challenge state regulators as legal battle over prediction markets continues to widen
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Prediction Market Traders Get Their Own Voice With New Union
New organisation aims to represent traders as prediction markets continue to grow and face increasing regulatory scrutiny
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Japan Sport Council Opens Esports Research Lab to Support Elite Players
The Japan Sport Council has opened the HPSC ESPORTS LAB, a new research facility that will use sports science, medicine, and performance analysis to help Japanese esports athletes compete internationally.
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Esports Awards 2026 Heads to Miami as Public Voting Opens
The Esports Awards has announced Miami as the host city for its 2026 ceremony, while unveiling the first wave of nominees and opening public voting ahead of the November event.
Industry NewsRyan Cauchi2 min read
Kalshi Adds Public Company Markets to Challenge Traditional Options
New event contracts give traders another way to take positions on corporate performance without using conventional options
EsportsCJ Zambale3 min read
Mobile Esports Continues to Dominate as MLBB Leads Esports World Cup Viewership
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has become the most-watched title at the Esports World Cup 2026, highlighting the continued dominance of mobile esports on the global stage.
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