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Major Pro Sports Leagues and Players' Unions Demand Lifetime Betting Bans for Bettors Who Threaten Athletes
Five of America's biggest professional sports leagues and their players' unions are calling on state gaming regulators to permanently ban bettors who harass or threaten athletes.
The joint letter, sent Tuesday, is one of the strongest coordinated efforts yet from major sports leagues to address harassment connected to the growth of regulated sports betting.
A United Front Against Bettor H...
Missouri Casino Revenue Slips 3.5% in August as Table Games Take a Hit
Missouri’s commercial casinos generated $171.4 million in gaming revenue in August, a 3.5% drop from the same month last year, according to figures from the Missouri Gaming Commission.
The decline was mainly caused by a sharp drop in table game revenue. Slot machines performed much better and helped limit the overall decline. Four of Missouri’s 13 casinos posted year-over-year gains, but sev...
Connecticut Cracks Down on Nine Prediction Market Platforms
Connecticut regulators have taken major action against the prediction market industry, sending cease-and-desist orders to nine companies. The list includes Polymarket, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
State officials claim these platforms are offering sports betting without proper Connecticut authority, escalating the ongoing battle over how prediction markets should be regulated nationwide.
The ...
Missouri Sports Betting Delivers More Tax Revenue in July Despite Drop in Total Wagers
Missouri's sports betting market generated more tax revenue in July, even as bettors wagered less money during the month.
The difference between betting handle and tax collections offers an interesting look at Missouri's young sports betting market. While betting activity slowed, the state still collected more revenue. Regulators and sportsbook operators will be watching this trend as the ma...
Colorado Table Tennis Betting Hits Nearly $1 Million Daily as State Handle Reaches $6.5 Billion
Colorado's sports betting market has produced an unexpected trend. According to Colorado Public Radio, bettors in the state are now wagering nearly $1 million on table tennis every day.
At the same time, Colorado's overall sports betting handle reached roughly $6.5 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2026. That was a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
The numbers show how online...
84% of NFL Bettors Made Live Wagers Last Season, New Report Finds
NFL betting habits are changing fast. A new report shows live wagering has become a major part of the game, even for bettors who prefer pre-game bets.
With players using multiple sportsbooks and demanding better apps, operators face growing pressure to improve the experience and keep customers coming back.
Stated Preferences Don't Tell the Whole Story
Pre-game betting remains the most ...
NCAA Clears Cincinnati in Sorsby Gambling Case, But Former QB Still Faces Lawsuit
The NCAA has closed its investigation into the University of Cincinnati and cleared the school of wrongdoing in the gambling case involving former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
NCAA staff found that Cincinnati fully cooperated with the investigation. Sorsby, who was ruled permanently ineligible in April, still faces a separate federal lawsuit from his former school.
Cincinnati Gets the All-...
Bill Simmons Faces Massachusetts Gaming Commission Review For FanDuel Proxy Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is reviewing sports media personality Bill Simmons after he admitted to having his daughter's boyfriend place FanDuel bets for him.
Simmons lives in California, where regulated sports betting is not available. He discussed the arrangement on his podcast, leading FanDuel to void the wagers and Massachusetts regulators to review the situation.
What ...
CBS Sports Survey: 27% of College Basketball Coaches Have Suspected a Player of Game-Fixing
A new survey of nearly 100 Division I men’s basketball coaches has revealed a serious concern within the sport.
More than one in four coaches said they had strongly suspected, or known, that a player on their roster was compromised by gambling.
The Numbers Behind the Concern
CBS Sports published the findings as college basketball continues to deal with gambling scandals involving seve...
Fanatics Sportsbook Fined in Colorado After Marketing Reached Self-Excluded Gambler
Fanatics Sportsbook has been fined by Colorado regulators after sending marketing materials to a bettor enrolled in the state’s self-exclusion program.
The penalty highlights the growing focus on responsible gambling rules in the US. As regulated sports betting expands, regulators are paying closer attention to how sportsbooks protect customers who choose to stop gambling.
The Violation: ...
UEFA Takes Legal Action Against FIFA President Infantino Over Scrapped $4.2B Deal
European football governing body UEFA is pursuing criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland over a failed plan to bring private investors into some of FIFA's biggest competitions.
UEFA has accused Infantino of “criminal mismanagement” connected to the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. The plan involved selling private investors a financial in...
PGA Tour Hands 6-Month Ban to Senior Tour Member Matt Gogel Over Golf Betting Violations
The PGA Tour suspended PGA Tour Champions member Matt Gogel for six months on Wednesday after determining he placed multiple bets on professional golf events in 2024 and 2025.
The 55-year-old veteran, who owns one PGA Tour victory, acknowledged the violations but maintained he never wagered on tournaments in which he personally competed. Gogel will be eligible to return to Tour-sanctioned co...
Underage Gambling Is Surging on Regulated Apps, and Parents Are Helping It Happen
New evidence from Canada’s regulated online gambling market shows a growing problem. More teenagers are accessing regulated sports betting and casino apps, sometimes with help from their parents.
Recent survey data shows a sharp increase in teen online gambling in Ontario. The trend could also provide a warning for US states that have quickly expanded regulated sports betting.
Parents Are...
Dodgers, Red Sox Quietly Activate Kalshi Sponsorship Deals, Skipping the Press Release
Prediction market platform Kalshi has secured sponsorship deals with two of Major League Baseball’s most valuable teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. However, neither team issued a press release or made a major social media announcement.
The quiet rollouts took place in August 2026 and appear to be intentional. Teams may be trying to avoid the online backlash that other MLB cl...
Kanter Freedom Ousted From WNBA Game Amid Trans Athlete Debate, Betting Markets Move
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Sunday, August 23, after a heated courtside confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The incident happened during a game between the Sky and Indiana Fever. It was the latest development in a months-long debate over transgender participation in women’s sports that has put increased attention on the ...
Sinner Out of U.S. Open, Knee Injury Reshapes the 2026 Grand Slam Betting Landscape
Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a right knee injury, the world No. 1 confirmed in a statement Friday. The news lands less than 24 hours after Carlos Alcaraz announced his return to competitive tennis at the same tournament.
With the sport's two dominant forces now trading places, the men's draw at Flushing Meadows looks dramatically different heading int...
NHL Teams Up With FC Bayern Munich in Cross-Sport Push to Expand Hockey's Global Footprint
The NHL and FC Bayern Munich have announced a multiyear partnership designed to grow hockey in Germany while helping Bayern reach more fans in North America. The deal was announced August 20, 2026, at Bayern's training facility in Munich.
German NHL stars Leon Draisaitl and JJ Peterka joined Bayern star Alphonso Davies for the announcement. The partnership is a major part of the NHL's plan ...
Professor Faces Lifetime Horse Racing Ban After Allegedly Accessing Confidential Health Data
A Memphis economics professor and horse owner could be banned from thoroughbred racing for life after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority charged him with fraud. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) says Marshall Gramm accessed private health and performance records for horses he later claimed at Churchill Downs.
Charges filed August 17, 2026, say Gramm viewed dat...
Mark Walter's Legal Troubles Put Chelsea Ownership Stake on the Block
A federal investigation into alleged tax fraud is pushing sports investor Mark Walter to sell assets quickly. Walter, a Chelsea FC co-owner and former Los Angeles Lakers owner, is considering selling his Chelsea shares to majority partner Clearlake Capital.
The move could give the firm almost complete control of Chelsea.
A Federal Investigation Driving the Fire Sale
Walter's legal trou...
Macklin Celebrini's 1/1 Rookie Card Sells for $1.28 Million, Sets Non-Gretzky Card Record
A one-of-one Macklin Celebrini rookie card sold for $1.28 million USD through Goldin Co. The sale, reported on August 16, 2026, set a public record for a hockey card that does not feature Wayne Gretzky.
It also pushed Celebrini's card above public sales tied to several NHL stars.
A Record That Rewrites Hockey Card History
Prices climbed. Celebrini's 1/1 card is the only copy of its kin...
