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NCAA's Betting Surveillance Tool Catches Two Mississippi State Football Players Wagering
Two Mississippi State football players were flagged for sports betting violations in February after making small wagers on the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star weekend. NCAA monitoring software caught both players quickly.
Both received Level III violations, the NCAA's lowest enforcement level, and penalties.
How ProhiBet Caught the Players Almost Instantly; What Did They Bet On?
ProhiBet f...
FlightAware Drops Lawsuit Against Kalshi Just One Day After Filing It
Flight-tracking company FlightAware withdrew its lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi on August 12, less than a day after filing it.
FlightAware had accused Kalshi of using its data and brand name without permission for markets tied to U.S. flight cancellations. Neither company explained why the lawsuit ended so quickly.
A Lawsuit That Lasted Less Than 24 Hours
FlightAware filed th...
HISA Investigating Suspicious Betting Patterns and Race Outcomes at Saratoga, Monmouth Park
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has opened an investigation into races held August 9 at Saratoga Race Course in New York and Monmouth Park in New Jersey. The case focuses on unusual changes in performance and betting patterns tied to five horses with connections to the Fair Hill training center in Maryland.
HISA confirmed the investigation on August 11, 2026, after conc...
Congress Demands MLB Reform After FanDuel Sent Bryce Harper Video to Problem Gambler
Three members of Congress are calling on Major League Baseball and its players union to change their gambling endorsement policies. The request comes after FanDuel reportedly used a personalized video featuring Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper in a VIP promotion for a man who said he lost about $1.5 million gambling on the platform.
The lawmakers sent a formal letter to MLB and the ML...
Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin Near Deal to Buy Stake in Liverpool FC, Valuing Club at $6 Billion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are close to buying roughly one-third of Liverpool Football Club as part of an investor group.
Fenway Sports Group, which has owned Liverpool since 2010, could announce the deal as soon as this week. The transaction would value the club at about $6 billion, making it one of the largest ownership deals in professional soccer hi...
Ohio Governor's Race Puts Online Gambling Expansion Front and Center, Ramaswamy Silent
Two of Ohio's three major candidates for governor have publicly supported expanding online gambling, but Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has stayed quiet on the issue.
The next governor will decide whether Ohio regulates online casinos, internet horse race betting, and iLottery games. That decision could shape one of the state's biggest industries for years to come.
A Billion-Dollar Qu...
New York Mets Sign Novig as MLB's First Team Prediction Market Partner
The New York Mets have become the first Major League Baseball team to sign an exclusive prediction market partnership. The club announced a multi-year deal with Novig on Thursday, showing that prediction markets are becoming a bigger part of professional sports.
The agreement comes only months after MLB named Polymarket as its official league-wide prediction market partner. Together, the dea...
One Year After Clase Gambling Scandal, Players Divided on Whether MLB Has Done Enough
A year after the Emmanuel Clase pitch-rigging scandal shocked Major League Baseball, players remain split over whether the league has done enough to protect the sport's integrity. Most of them agree that the steps so far are reasonable.
Still, nearly one in five players said more should be done, with some criticizing the league's business ties to sportsbooks.
The Scandal That Shook Baseba...
Sports Betting Industry Spends $72 Million on 2026 Elections, Becoming a Major Political Force
The U.S. sports betting industry is spending more money than ever on politics. DraftKings, FanDuel, and other major sportsbooks have contributed at least $72 million during the 2026 midterm election cycle, making gambling one of the country's biggest political donors.
Most of the money has gone through a super PAC called Win for America, which supports candidates in key state elections. The ...
Massachusetts Lottery Goes Digital: eInstant Games, Daily Numbers, and $70M Revenue Goal
The Massachusetts Lottery has officially entered the online market with the launch of Mass. Lottery Online. For the first time, players can buy lottery tickets and play games digitally instead of visiting a store.
The move comes as the Lottery tries to keep up with regulated sportsbooks and other online gambling options that have become more popular in Massachusetts.
A Long-Awaited Digita...
Andrea Pirlo Ends Italy Manager Bid After Criticism Over Russian Betting Company
Andrea Pirlo has pulled out of the race to become Italy's next national team coach after facing heavy criticism over his role as a global ambassador for Russian sportsbook Fonbet.
The former Italian star announced Monday that he was no longer interested in the position. His decision came just days after politicians and European leaders questioned whether he should lead the national team beca...
Nevada Lawmakers Move to Ban Prediction Markets; Sports Betting Battle is On
Nevada lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban prediction markets from operating in the state. The move is one of the strongest actions yet against an industry that has grown quickly and blurred the line between investing and sports betting.
If passed, the bill would place Nevada at the center of the national debate over who should regulate prediction markets. Supporters say these pl...
FIFA, Gambling Watchdog Battle Over World Cup Betting Concerns, Prediction Markets Examined
An independent sports integrity group challenged FIFA's claim that the 2026 World Cup had no suspicious betting activity. The Group of Copenhagen issued seven betting alerts, including one involving Polymarket and US striker Folarin Balogun.
The disagreement has raised new questions about betting oversight during the tournament.
FIFA Says Clean, Independent Body Says Otherwise
FIFA ann...
2026 World Cup Drives $6 Billion in Prediction Market Trading, Shattering Industry Records
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 19 thanks to Ferran Torres' extra-time goal. The victory also ended the biggest prediction market event ever.
More than $6 billion was traded across major prediction market platforms during the tournament, showing how quickly this form of sports wagering is growing in popularity.
Record-Breaking Numbers Across Every Platform
The 2026 World Cup ...
UK Horse Racing Warns Gambling Sponsorship Ban Could Hurt Sport's Finances
UK horse racing leaders warn that proposed gambling sponsorship restrictions could seriously hurt the sport's finances. Officials say racing deserves an exemption because betting funds much of the industry.
A ban could reduce prize money, weaken race quality, shrink betting pools, and affect US bettors who wager on British horse racing.
Horse Racing Depends on Gambling Revenue
The Guar...
NFL Suspends Arizona Executive for Gambling Policy Violation, Leaking Draft Information
The Arizona Cardinals front office executive Ryan Gold has been suspended after the NFL found the official violated the league's gambling policy and leaked confidential draft information.
The punishment is another example of the NFL cracking down on gambling-related misconduct as regulated sports betting continues to grow across the United States. The league has increased its focus on protec...
Pennsylvania Faces Tough Choice: Reduce Gambling Harm or Protect Tax Revenue
Pennsylvania lawmakers and regulators are facing a difficult decision. Should they act quickly to reduce problem gambling, even if it means collecting less tax revenue? Or, should they protect the money gambling brings into the state, even if stronger safeguards take longer to put in place?
A new report says this is one of the biggest challenges facing Pennsylvania's gambling industry. It al...
Federal Regulators Block Michigan's Attempt to Unwind Kalshi Sports Trades; What's Next?
A legal battle between Michigan and the CFTC over Kalshi is escalating after federal regulators blocked the company from canceling completed sports contracts.
The case could determine whether states or the federal government have authority over prediction markets.
Michigan Court Fires the First Shot
The legal fight started when Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Kalshi. The sta...
Pennsylvania's Skill Game Countdown: 70,000 Machines Face October Deadline
Pennsylvania lawmakers have left Harrisburg for the summer without deciding the future of skill game machines. That leaves thousands of bars, veterans' organizations, convenience stores, and other small businesses facing uncertainty.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has set an October 13 deadline. If lawmakers do not pass a law before then, skill games will become forbidden. State Police are a...
Matt Fitzpatrick Says Gambling-Related Fan Abuse Is Becoming a Serious Problem in Golf
English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick is sounding the alarm on a troubling trend sweeping professional golf: fans abusing players, both in person and online, because of lost bets.
Speaking ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Fitzpatrick described the behavior as "ridiculous" and warned it is "becoming a problem" that could start affecting tournament outcomes.
A Problem Golf Can No...
