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NFL says prediction market sport contracts count as banned betting

The message from NFL executives is loud and clear: trading on sports event contracts using prediction markets is sports betting in the league's eyes.Speaking...
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OH regulator warns sportsbooks about wading too deep into sports contracts

Ohio regulators are warning licensed sportsbooks to be very careful about how far they wade into the world of event contracts and prediction markets.As...
Welcome sign as idPair expands partnership with the Coalition of Fantasy Sports to new states.

Coalition for Fantasy Sports & idPair offer RG program in new states

The responsible gaming partnership between the Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS) and idPair is growing with a self-exclusion program available in a new group...
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PENN gearing up for omnichannel ESPN Bet launch in Missouri

As the launch of online sports betting in Missouri draws closer, PENN Entertainment executives are hard at work planning for ESPN Bet's entry into...
Fanatics sign as the sportsbook partners with Boyd Gaming in Missouri.

Fanatics teams up with Boyd Gaming for tethered license in Missouri

Fanatics found its market access partner in Missouri on Monday as one of the online sports betting operators that failed to secure an untethered...
Polymarket is gearing up for a U.S. launch with new ads via social media.

Polymarket prepares for US reentry with rulebook and Meta ads

Polymarket is preparing for a potential relaunch of operations in the U.S. with a new advertisement campaign after leaving the country due to regulatory...
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PrizePicks tells court to drop Brennan subpoena issue

It is now PrizePick's turn to ghost an idea, as the compny has quickly and voluntarily dismissed two attempts to bring past members of...
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Why a Carnegie Mellon stats prof will use a fake sportsbook to teach freshmen

In a world where the ability to gamble on sports is ubiquitous at the touch of a button, how do you educate college students...
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Nevada regulator warns Flutter about FanDuel prediction market plan

FanDuel's plan to offer a prediction market in the U.S. has caused consternation for gaming regulators in Nevada, who questioned Flutter officials about their...
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DraftKings to no longer accept credit card deposits as of Aug. 25

DraftKings is making a major change to its payment processing rules.The Boston-based sports betting and daily fantasy giant announced on Thursday plans to no...

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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
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SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...