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Kalshi downloads surpass major sportsbooks ahead of Super Bowl LX

6 February 2026 at 7:36am UTC-5
Kalshi has overtaken major sports betting apps in downloads in the run-up to the Super Bowl, according to a report by Bloomberg. Data from analytics firm Apptopia shows that ...

NFL is not ruling out prediction markets in the future, despite previous objections

6 February 2026 at 7:30am UTC-5
Despite previously being outspoken about prediction markets, the NFL has said it is considering them for the league, even as the platforms face regulatory backlash in numerous ...
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Alberta senator latest to join sports betting ad ban push

6 February 2026 at 7:24am UTC-5
Alberta Senator Kristopher Wells has joined a growing coalition of Canadian lawmakers calling for a ban on online sports betting ads, according to Lakeland Today. The lawmakers ...

Betsson experiences narrower numbers in fourth quarter

5 February 2026 at 3:33pm UTC-5
Igaming firm Betsson reported fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2025 on 5 February. Although group revenue decreased 1% in the quarter, to €303.9 million, for the entire ...

Genius Sports enters definitive agreement to acquire digital sports and gaming media network Legend

5 February 2026 at 1:16pm UTC-5
Genius Sports on Thursday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Legend, a digital sports and gaming media network, in a transaction valued at up to $1.2 ...

New York latest gambling regulator to discuss banning prop bets

5 February 2026 at 7:56am UTC-5
The New York State Gaming Commission is weighing new restrictions on player prop bets, warning that a full ban remains on the table as concerns grow over betting integrity and ...
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Mississippi House approves online sports betting for third straight year

5 February 2026 at 7:49am UTC-5
The Mississippi House has voted to legalize online sports betting for the third straight year, approving House Bill 1581 by an 85–31 vote. The measure goes to the Senate, where ...

Betby expands NFL offerings with eAmerican Football and new bet builders for Super Bowl LX

5 February 2026 at 7:26am UTC-5
Online sportsbook technology provider Betby has launched a new e-sim game, eAmerican Football, and more than 100 new bet builder markets for the upcoming Super Bowl game on Sunday ...

Kalshi rescinds extortion claims against Juice Reel’s data

5 February 2026 at 7:20am UTC-5
Kalshi has rescinded an allegation of “extortion” against startup Juice Reel, which provided data that showed users of prediction markets often faced more significant losses ...

New York AG warns about prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl

3 February 2026 at 7:21am UTC-5
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a strong warning about the rapid growth of online prediction markets ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, CNBC reports ...

Terry Rozier to get full salary despite involvement in sports betting case

3 February 2026 at 7:16am UTC-5
An independent arbitrator has ruled that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is entitled to his full US$26.6 million salary for the NBA season, despite being placed on leave amid ...

Illegal betting sites widely available in Manitoba, CBC reports

3 February 2026 at 7:08am UTC-5
Several unlicensed betting sites are accessible in Manitoba, even though only one operator is authorized to offer sports bets in the province, as per an investigation by Canadian ...

Better Gambling Forum opens gambling framework consultation to public

3 February 2026 at 7:02am UTC-5
Gambling harm prevention organization Better Gambling Forum has launched a public consultation on a framework for responsible gambling that it has developed with the United ...

BetMGM introduces athlete anti-harassment policy for its users

3 February 2026 at 6:56am UTC-5
BetMGM has introduced revised terms for its users, meaning that it will suspend accounts if a customer is found to have used abusive language against athletes. BetMGM’s ...

Hawaii lawmaker wants to ban prediction markets

3 February 2026 at 6:49am UTC-5
A Hawaii state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban prediction market wagering, citing concerns that the products circumvent the state’s long-standing ban on ...