Daniel Li

Betfred plans to close 132 betting shops from September 2026, putting more than 600 jobs at risk as higher payroll costs and online gambling duties weigh on the bookmaker.

Ohio voters face two very different plans for legal online gambling in the 2026 governor race. Amy Acton and Don Kissick support wider access, while Vivek Ramaswamy has not presented a public policy.

Ohio sportsbooks handled more money in June 2026, but bettor-friendly results cut operator revenue. FanDuel earned the most, while DraftKings took the largest share of wagers.

Ontario sports betting crossed $1 billion in monthly wagers for the eighth time in 12 months, helped by a packed June sports calendar.

Federal prosecutors want Deniro Laster held in jail until trial after accusing the Terry Rozier codefendant of witness intimidation and repeated violations of his release terms.

Polymarket is discussing another funding round only months after securing capital at a $15 billion valuation.

Novig has opened a new front in the legal fight over sports prediction markets, asking a federal court to stop New York regulators before they take action against its newly launched exchange.

A federal judge has ruled that Utah gambling law applies to Kalshi sports contracts, rejecting the platform claim that federal commodities regulation blocks state enforcement.

Block raised its 2026 earnings forecast after Cash App and Square delivered stronger second-quarter growth, while AI tools increased development output following a major workforce reduction.

Polymarket has signed its first team-level agreement since becoming the exclusive prediction market partner of Major League Baseball.