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Will FanDuel Predicts catch up to prediction markets rivals?

Other than outgoing CEO Peter Jackson's impending exit and FanDuel's sports betting struggles, FanDuel Predicts was a big focus in last week's earnings call,...
Kalshi receives an emergency order from the CFTC

How Kalshi sought, got CFTC emergency order to counter NY suit

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) threw a lifeline to Kalshi on Tuesday, answering an appeal for help with an emergency declaration directing the...
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Congress sends letter to MLB demanding answers amid Harper, FanDuel controversy

Three mmbers of Congress are calling on Major League Baseball to make changes to its gambling policies amid a controversial video delivered by FanDuel...
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Conservative groups sue to block Wisconsin online sports betting

A pair of conservative organizations in Wisconsin are taking legal action against state officials, including Gov. Tony Evers, to block tribal online sports betting...
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Are ‘casino-style’ prediction markets really the next development?

Prediction markets adoption of products functionally similar to sports betting has been rapid and expansive over the last 18 months. Are online casino-style event...
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Kalshi rejected in CT court: ‘at bottom, they are sports wagers’

The pendulum in the legal battle over sports prediction markets continues to swing in favor of state-based gambling regulation, as a Connecticut judge denied...
A bag of money as FanDuel is fined in Iowa.

Iowa regulator fines FanDuel for soccer, basketball betting errors

FanDuel was handed a sizable fine by Iowa’s gaming regulator last month, adding to recent sports betting infractions by the operator in the Hawkeye...
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In Novig prediction market suit in NY, a revealing line worth reviewing

Keeping up with the crossfire of prediction market lawsuits in the United States can make a person look like Linda Blair in The Exorcist.Shortly...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: Yankees sign Polymarket, CFTC warns against betting-style odds

Kalshi lost a significant court decision in Utah, Coinbase took a hit from a Michigan judge, Novig launched prediction markets nationwide and promptly sued...
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DraftKings CEO bullish on predictions growth amid earnings decline

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said Friday that the DraftKings Predictions business is growing faster than the company expected, and suggested that there is barely...

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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...