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Fanatics’ first gaming foray outside US comes through UAE Lottery, iGaming site

Fanatics will be the new platform provider for the United Arab Emirates Lottery and the country's first approved iGaming operator, in what is its...
Columbus, the center of the Kalshi vs. Ohio battle

Kalshi starts new fight with Ohio in state court over planned $5M fine

Kalshi vs. Ohio has been one of the busier prediction market court battles, and the company stepped up the conflict with a fresh lawsuit...
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How Kalshi sports loss in Michigan court fits into big picture

Days after losing a bid to move into federal court, Kalshi suffered another defeat Monday when a Michigan judge temporarily barred the company from...
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New budget could let UNC, NC State finally collect sports betting revenue

The two largest universities in North Carolina are reportedly included in a budget proposal that would finally allow the institutions to receive tax revenue...
NBA ball as Beasley faces a potential gambling penalty.

Beasley indictment deepens swirl of NBA gambling integrity issues

Monday's federal indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley is drawing new gambling concerns for a pro sports league that made history by embracing...
Columbia University as Polymarket is being sued for allegations of deceptive marketing at the school.

Polymarket sued over alleged deceptive marketing to college students

Polymarket is facing a new lawsuit over allegations of deceptive marketing practicesThat is according to a report from the Wall Street Journal detailing the...
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State elections head muses whether to ‘go after’ prediction markets, traders

State-level gaming regulators, legislators and attorneys general throughout the U.S. spent the past few months drawing clear lines on their views of the legality...
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Survey: 1 in 5 Americans back prediction markets as good for US

A new poll of Americans with at least a basic understanding of prediction markets found that one in five respondents thinks the rise in...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: MLBPA wants prop contracts banned

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Kentucky, Kalshi sued Illinois for similar reasons, and DraftKings finally launched its own prediction markets exchange, and...
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DraftKings launches in-house prediction market exchange DKeX

DraftKings is taking its prediction markets in-house. It has launched its awaited proprietary prediction markets exchange, which it has called DKeX.Made possible by...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...