The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has activated a new exclusion policy targeting sports bettors who harass athletes, with support from major leagues and operators but questions remain about enforcement and appeal rights
A surge in online gambling is driving a sharp increase in problem gambling among women, with new data showing participation rates nearly equal to men and a growing number of women seeking help in states like Pennsylvania
SBC has named Jason Robins of DraftKings among five industry leaders set for induction into the SBC Hall of Fame in 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for Lisbon during the SBC Leaders Summit
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DraftKings Casino has introduced a new U.S. marketing campaign, 'Spin Your Way,' directed by Joseph Kahn and featuring a reimagined classic song, aiming to stand out in a crowded online casino market
DraftKings has appointed Ryan Whelpley as corporate counsel for gaming regulations, while Midnite and USA Today also made key hires in the North American betting and gaming sector this August
The NFL has renewed its official sports betting partnerships with DraftKings and FanDuel and added Fanatics Betting and Gaming, expanding the league’s roster to three partners for the upcoming season while confirming new marketing rights and product categories
A CFTC emergency order instructing Kalshi to keep trading in New York despite a state court order has drawn sharp criticism from tribal-gaming attorneys and raised new questions about federal and state regulatory boundaries
Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas has secured a multi-year extension of its sports betting agreements with the Kansas Lottery and DraftKings, ensuring continued online and retail wagering operations through 2030 under current regulatory terms
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee held its first meeting, spotlighting sharp disagreements over prediction market regulation, manipulation risks, and the ongoing clash between federal and state authority
The Responsible Online Gaming Association has introduced a voluntary code for marketing and advertising, aiming to set clearer standards for how regulated online gambling operators promote their services and protect consumers
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a decline in US sportsbook satisfaction, with major brands like DraftKings and BetMGM seeing notable drops while Caesars Sportsbook posts a rare gain
A record surge in World Cup betting activity has highlighted the rapid growth of legal sports wagering in the US, with operators and prediction markets now preparing for a potentially unprecedented NFL season as regulatory challenges continue
FanDuel has renewed its agreement with GeoComply, ensuring continued access to geolocation and identity verification technology as part of a multiyear deal. The move highlights ongoing reliance on third-party compliance tools in the U.S. gambling market
Recent analyst reports highlight DraftKings’ growth outlook, Inspired Entertainment’s earnings, Brightstar Lottery’s cash flow cycle, and Indiana’s latest casino and sports betting revenue figures
