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31 stories·Updated Jul 28, 2026

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleJul 28, 20264 min read

Massachusetts Schools Launch Sports Betting Education Program for Students

Schools across Massachusetts are introducing a new sports betting curriculum aimed at helping students understand gambling risks and develop stronger financial and media literacy skills.

Industry NewsRyan CauchiJul 23, 20261 min read

FanDuel and DraftKings Lawsuit Dismissed Over Arbitration Agreement

Judge throws out sports betting case, saying the claims should be handled through arbitration

Industry NewsRyan CauchiJul 9, 20262 min read

North Carolina Raises Taxes on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets

Governor signs budget introducing higher sportsbook taxes and a new fee on prediction market operators

Industry NewsRyan CauchiJul 6, 20262 min read

Ohio Lawmakers Push to Ban Mobile Sports Betting

New proposal would move betting back to retail locations and ban several popular wagering options

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleJun 9, 20262 min read

North Carolina Agrees to Raise Sports Betting Tax Rate

North Carolina lawmakers have reached an agreement to increase the state's sports betting tax rate, citing the market's strong revenue performance since launch.

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleJun 5, 20262 min read

Lawmakers Push for Federal Study on Gambling Disorder as Betting Options Expand

U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation calling for a federal study into gambling disorder, citing the rapid expansion of sports betting and prediction markets.

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleMay 29, 20262 min read

New York Bill Would Ban Sports Betting on College Campuses

A new New York bill would require sportsbooks to block wagers placed on college campuses, adding to a growing list of sports betting safeguards being considered across the US.

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleMay 28, 20261 min read

Louisiana Bill Targeting Bettor Harassment Sent to Governor’s Desk

A Louisiana bill aimed at banning sports bettors who harass athletes, coaches, and officials has officially reached Governor Jeff Landry’s desk.

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleMay 26, 20262 min read

US Senate Hearing Puts Sports Betting Integrity Back Under Federal Spotlight

A new US Senate hearing placed sports betting integrity and prediction markets under federal scrutiny as lawmakers discussed regulation, oversight, and match-fixing concerns.

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleMay 19, 20262 min read

Pennsylvania Continues Debating Esports Betting Expansion

Pennsylvania is once again reviewing esports betting as lawmakers explore how competitive gaming fits into the state’s gambling industry.

Industry NewsRyan CauchiMay 18, 20262 min read

Bally’s Expands Rhode Island Betting Presence With Second Online Sportsbook License

Bally’s will expand its Rhode Island betting operations after securing the state’s second online sportsbook license.

Industry NewsRyan CauchiMay 8, 20262 min read

Connecticut Moves Forward With Sports Betting Reform Bill

New measures focus on integrity protections advertising limits and prediction market oversight

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 29, 20262 min read

Ohio Targets Prediction Markets With New Sports Betting Bill

NEW BILL WOULD REQUIRE LICENSING AND TAXATION FOR SPORTS RELATED CONTRACTS

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleApr 28, 20263 min read

Sportsbooks Are Spending Big In Politics As US Betting Expansion Slows

SPORTSBOOK OPERATORS ARE SPENDING MILLIONS ON POLITICS AS COMPETITION, REGULATION, AND PREDICTION MARKETS RESHAPE THE US BETTING INDUSTRY.

TribalCJ ZambaleApr 28, 20262 min read

Nebraska’s Online Betting Push Could Reshape Tribal Gaming Debate

NEBRASKA’S ONLINE BETTING PUSH IS EVOLVING INTO A LARGER FIGHT OVER TRIBAL GAMING, GAMBLING CONTROL, AND THE FUTURE OF WAGERING IN THE STATE.

Oklahoma senate blocks sports betting bill

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 24, 20262 min read

Oklahoma Senate Rejects New Push to Legalise Sports Betting

AFTER YEARS OF TALKS, THE LATEST ATTEMPT TO LEGALISE WAGERING RUNS INTO FAMILIAR ROADBLOCKS

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 23, 20262 min read

Arena365 Secures Nicholas Pooran for New Partnership Strategy

CRICKET STAR FRONTLINES A NEW APPROACH FOCUSED ON REAL TIME FAN ENGAGEMENT

Betting Startups Defy the Odds partnership

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 21, 20262 min read

Defy the Odds and BettingStartups Partner to Support Industry Startups

NEW PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO UNLOCK GROWTH, VISIBILITY, AND FUNDING FOR EMERGING FOUNDERS

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 20, 20262 min read

Bet365 Enters Michigan Market as U.S. Growth Continues

OPERATOR BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH MASSACHUSETTS ALSO ON THE RADAR

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 16, 20262 min read

RubyPlay Secures Caesars Partnership in Ontario Expansion Push

NEW DEAL EXPANDS REACH IN ONE OF THE REGION’S MOST COMPETITIVE IGAMING MARKETS

Industry NewsRyan CauchiApr 14, 20262 min read

Kentucky Betting Bill Rejected by Beshear as Debate Continues

GOVERNOR PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SPORTSBOOKS AND EVENT MARKETS

RegulationRyan CauchiApr 10, 20262 min read

Ohio Moves to Tighten Rules Across Betting Industry

NEW PROPOSALS AIM TO TIGHTEN RULES ACROSS SPORTSBOOKS AND ONLINE WAGERING

Industry NewsCJ ZambaleApr 10, 20262 min read

Wisconsin Legalizes Online Sports Betting Under Tribal Framework

WISCONSIN HAS OFFICIALLY TAKEN A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN EXPANDING ITS GAMBLING MARKET, WITH GOVERNOR TONY EVERS SIGNING A BILL INTO LAW THAT LEGALIZES ONLINE SPORTS BETTING IN THE STATE.