PokerStars on FanDuel has rebranded its three player jackpot sit and go as Spin and Field Goal, giving US players a shot at a million dollar prize pool with a five dollar buy in and new promotional tickets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons after he admitted to placing bets through his daughter’s boyfriend’s FanDuel account, raising questions about proxy betting enforcement and operator compliance
Maryland’s $1,700 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee opens as Joshua Mischel secures a $63,400 victory in a key preliminary, setting the stage for a high-stakes weekend at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
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
FanDuel has introduced a monthly Rewards Club, expanded Bet Protect+ to NFL wagers, and added new research tools, aiming to reshape the sportsbook experience for the upcoming football season
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
The MLB Players Association has told Congress it would back a ban on personalized athlete marketing for sportsbook VIP programs, following scrutiny of a FanDuel video sent to a customer with a gambling addiction
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
The MLB Players Association told Congress it supports banning player prop bets and is open to restricting player involvement in sportsbook VIP promotions, but says MLB has not agreed to a joint lobbying effort
Midnite has named former FanDuel Canada director Dale Tang as its new general manager for Canada, signaling a push to establish its sportsbook and casino presence as the company prepares for a competitive market entry
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
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
Kenneth Dart’s investment vehicle has filed a mandatory takeover bid for Evolution after surpassing a 30% ownership threshold, but the offer price is below market value and signals little real intent to acquire full control
