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NFL forced Saquon Barkley to sell Polymarket stake, treating prediction markets as sportsbooks
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sold his equity stake in Polymarket after NFL rules barred players from holding prediction-market investments. The case sets the league apart from the NBA and MLB, which have signed deals with the exchanges, as the NFL argues at the Supreme…
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BetMGM cash reaches MGM as Strip earnings fall 12% and US iGaming growth slows
BetMGM paid MGM $34 million in distributions and brand license fees in the third quarter, while MGM's Las Vegas Strip earnings fell 12%. The online venture's profit rose 112%, but its iGaming growth trailed a slowing US market. The post BetMGM cash reaches MGM as Strip earnings…
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Oklahoma sweepstakes ban takes effect November 1, putting suppliers and affiliates at felony risk
Oklahoma's SB 1589 makes running or supporting a dual-currency sweepstakes casino a Class C2 felony from November 1, after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto. Its reach into payment, geolocation and affiliate businesses raises the legal stakes for the whole sweepstakes…
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BetRivers owner Rush Street grows revenue 39% but sees October at low end of 2026 guidance
Rush Street Interactive kept its 2026 revenue guidance but said October trading points to the low end of the range, after raising its outlook a quarter earlier. With online casino at 75% of revenue, the warning is fresh operator evidence that US online casino growth is cooling…
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Kalshi and Polymarket US sue Missouri and Louisiana as CFTC takes Utah to court
Kalshi and Polymarket US filed federal suits against Missouri and Louisiana on the same day the CFTC sued Utah. The cases push the preemption fight into two states where licensed sportsbooks and casino partners stand to lose business to untaxed competitors. The post Kalshi and…
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Caesars Digital profit jumps 57% as its estimated online casino share slips to 6.4%
Caesars Digital's profit rose 57% in what is likely Caesars' last quarter as a public company, while Las Vegas profit fell and the group's net loss more than doubled. The online unit is earning more even as its estimated share of US online casino and sports betting shrinks. The…
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US iGaming Growth Slows to 12%, the Lowest on Record, Citizens Data Shows
Citizens data shows US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, the slowest rate on record, while sportsbook handle rose 7%. The post US iGaming Growth Slows to 12%, the Lowest on Record, Citizens Data Shows appeared first on ReadWrite .
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NCPG Names Charles Jeffers Interim Executive Director
The National Council on Problem Gambling has named Charles H. Jeffers II interim executive director, with a permanent search set to start in January 2027. The post NCPG Names Charles Jeffers Interim Executive Director appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Plus500 Raises 2026 Outlook as US Prediction Markets Business Grows
Plus500 now expects 2026 revenue and EBITDA ahead of forecasts after Q3 revenue rose 11% to $203.2M, helped by CFTC prediction markets and US growth. The post Plus500 Raises 2026 Outlook as US Prediction Markets Business Grows appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Robins Says DKeX Is Now the Clear No. 3 US Prediction Exchange
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says DKeX is now the third-largest US prediction exchange, with a 3.57% share of notional volume in mid-October. The post Robins Says DKeX Is Now the Clear No. 3 US Prediction Exchange appeared first on ReadWrite .
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CFTC Tells Novig and ProphetX to Hold Back Micro and Scorigami Contracts
The CFTC told Novig and ProphetX not to list self-certified micro and scorigami sports contracts and to explain how they comply with federal law. The post CFTC Tells Novig and ProphetX to Hold Back Micro and Scorigami Contracts appeared first on ReadWrite .
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DraftKings gets four-month Louisiana license extension amid AI review
DraftKings Louisiana license extension keeps the sportsbook operating through February 19 as regulators review AI practices and shareholder issues. The post DraftKings gets four-month Louisiana license extension amid AI review appeared first on ReadWrite .
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New Jersey online casinos win $274.8 million in September, outearning Atlantic City floors
New Jersey's online casinos posted the third-highest monthly win in the state's history in September 2026 and again beat Atlantic City's casino floors. With sportsbook revenue shrinking by double digits, online play is now carrying the state's gaming growth. The post New Jersey…
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NFL Trading Made Up 59% of Prediction-Market Volume
NFL-related contracts made up 59% of prediction market volume on Sept. 13, but the figure measures potential payouts, not cash traders paid. The post NFL Trading Made Up 59% of Prediction-Market Volume appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Historic Horse Racing Machines Test Massachusetts Casino Model
Historic horse racing machines could add competition for Massachusetts casinos as lawmakers negotiate whether to include the proposal. The post Historic Horse Racing Machines Test Massachusetts Casino Model appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Sportradar Pitches Data Role in Prediction-Market Growth
Sportradar sees prediction markets as a growth opportunity, offering data, settlement and integrity services across exchanges and brokers. The post Sportradar Pitches Data Role in Prediction-Market Growth appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Prediction Markets Face Google Ads Limits in Five States
Prediction markets face Google Ads restrictions in five states as courts and regulators contest who can oversee sports-event contracts. The post Prediction Markets Face Google Ads Limits in Five States appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Post-Election Trading Puts Polymarket Volume Under Scrutiny
Polymarket election markets drew over $600 million, but suspicious trading and post-election contracts raise questions about volume. The post Post-Election Trading Puts Polymarket Volume Under Scrutiny appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Civil Fines Proposed for NJ Underage Gambling at Casinos, Simulcasts
New Jersey’s S597 would impose underage gambling fines at casinos and simulcasting facilities instead of criminal penalties, if approved. The post Civil Fines Proposed for NJ Underage Gambling at Casinos, Simulcasts appeared first on ReadWrite .
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Kalshi Keeps New Jersey Sports Contracts Under Court Protection
Kalshi New Jersey sports contracts remain available under a preliminary injunction as the CFTC proposal and Supreme Court petition proceed. The post Kalshi Keeps New Jersey Sports Contracts Under Court Protection appeared first on ReadWrite .