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NFHS launches sports betting awareness course for students

13 April 2026 at 7:52am UTC-4
The National Federation of State High School Associations in the US has introduced a free online course to help educate students, parents, coaches, and school administrators about ...

Researchers, lawmakers call for tighter regulations on Australia’s gambling ad ban

13 April 2026 at 7:37am UTC-4
Gambling researchers and crossbench politicians have called for Australia's proposed partial ban on gambling advertising to be tightened, warning the framework contains loopholes ...

Minnesota Senate advances prediction market ban

10 April 2026 at 7:23am UTC-4
A bill that would ban prediction markets in Minnesota moved forward this week after passing the Minnesota Senate State and Local Government Committee stage. Supporters of the ...

Bank of America projects US$1.1 trillion US sports-related event contracts market

10 April 2026 at 7:01am UTC-4
Bank of America has projected that the US market for sports-related event contracts could reach approximately US$1.1 trillion in annual volume, highlighting the growth of ...
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PrizePicks becomes exclusive daily fantasy sports partner to the NBA

8 April 2026 at 7:06am UTC-4
Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has secured a multi-year agreement with the NBA to become the official daily fantasy sports partner of the league. PrizePicks will be ...

Paysafe launches crypto payments for US gambling sector

8 April 2026 at 6:44am UTC-4
Digital payment company Paysafe has launched a new crypto payment method for online gaming operators in the US, Pay with Crypto. The new function will enable players to fund ...
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Iowa advances bill to regulate prediction markets

1 April 2026 at 7:22am UTC-4
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill to regulate and tax online prediction market platforms, making it the first US legislative chamber to try to regulate the sector. Senators ...

NFL calls for an end to insider trading on prediction markets

1 April 2026 at 7:18am UTC-4
The NFL has called for prediction markets to stop accepting trades on events that are easily manipulated. In letters sent to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket on Sunday, the ...
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Nepal orders shutdown of ibetting platforms

30 March 2026 at 7:46am UTC-4
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has instructed authorities to shut down all ibetting sites within 24 hours after a Cabinet decision to curb illegal ...

DraftKings launches DK Replay for the MLB season

26 March 2026 at 8:11am UTC-4
DraftKings has introduced a new betting feature for the MLB season in DK Replay, designed to keep sports wagering active even when no live games are being played. The feature ...

Second bill banning sports betting on prediction platforms introduced

26 March 2026 at 7:51am UTC-4
A second US Senate proposal that would stop traders from betting on event contracts ranging from sports, politics, and the military is set to be introduced to Congress. Sen ...

Kalshi and Polymarket introduce new insider trading restrictions

25 March 2026 at 7:46am UTC-4
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have introduced new restrictions on insider trading as regulators and lawmakers step up enforcement action on the platforms. The move ...

Public Health Institute files lawsuit against major sportsbooks

25 March 2026 at 7:40am UTC-4
The Public Health Advocacy Institute has launched a lawsuit against several US sportsbook operators, including DraftKings, FanDuel and Genius Sports, as well as the NFL. The ...

Kalshi hits March Madness record with US$800 million traded

25 March 2026 at 7:04am UTC-4
Despite pushback from the NCAA, prediction market Kalshi has come away from March Madness a winner with trading reaching over US$800 million in the first weekend of the tournament ...

Uzbekistan delays rollout of online gambling licenses

20 March 2026 at 7:59am UTC-4
Authorities in Uzbekistan have confirmed they have not yet issued any licenses for online gambling, despite the launch of a new legal framework. On March 18 a spokesperson for ...