"Being in the world of sports betting has been a way of honoring my late grandfather. The old New Yorker relocated to Las Vegas when I was young, and passed his years of experience betting on sports to me. My pursuit of this profession was to honor his memory, and it has kept me connected to him long after he passed."
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Michael Savio
FanDuel Set to Launch Prediction Market Platform in Late 2025
FanDuel announced it will begin offering prediction markets for the US economy later this year, but has not confirmed intentions to launch one for sports. The announcement makes it the first sportsbook to enter the new industry, beating top rival DraftKings to market.
Aug 21, 2025
Sports Betting 
Arizona Regulator Sends Two C&D Letters to Social Sportsbook
Arizona’s Department of Gaming has sent out cease & desist letters to Fliff and Thrillzz social sportsbooks, ordering them to exit the market immediately. The regulator is threatening to bring felony charges against both industry-leading operators.
Aug 21, 2025
Sports Betting 
Kalshi Announces New Football Markets, Pending CFTC Approval
Kalshi has announced it will be offering spread, total, and pro bet markets through the Robinhood platform. All three markets will be live before the NFL and NCAA football seasons begin, despite mounting legal pressures on the industry.
Aug 20, 2025
Sports Betting 
ESPN Bet Announces New Minimum Bet Requirement in Illinois
ESPN Bet has announced a new $1 minimum bet requirement for all wagers placed in Illinois to help offset the revenue lost from recent tax hikes. They join BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, and BetRivers, who have also raised their minimums this summer.
Aug 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
Circa Sports Gets Big Win in Missouri Ahead of December Launch
Circa Sports scored a massive victory today when the Missouri Gaming Commission awarded it with one of the state’s two untethered sports betting licenses. This allows the operator to launch in the state on December 1 without needing to establish an in-state partner.
Aug 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
LLWS Officials Issue Scathing Statement Over Sports Betting
Officials from the Little League World Series have publicly condemned offshore sportsbooks for offering odds on the international youth baseball tournament. While the states have been working to push offshore operators out, many continue to operate in the US.
Aug 15, 2025
Responsible Gambling
FIFA Offering a Way to Earn Free 2026 World Cup Tickets
FIFA has announced it will be looking for volunteers to help cover the recently expanded tournament taking place in North America next summer. All applicants must be at least 18, legally allowed in the host countries, and fluent in English.
Aug 15, 2025
World Cup 2026Sportsbooks Question How Illinois Will Tax New Surcharge Fees
Sportsbooks have been pushing for Illinois to confirm how it will tax new customer surcharges added by FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics over the summer. While operators insist the fees should not be subject to state taxes, reports suggest the state may disagree.
Aug 14, 2025
Sports Betting 
Ohio Gambling Regulator Working to Ban Micro-Betting on Sports
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has confirmed it is planning to create a rule that would place a ban on micro-betting. The news comes just days after Governor Mike DeWine requested the regulator crack down on prop betting in the state.
Aug 12, 2025
Sports Betting 
Kalshi Files for Injunction After Key Loss in Maryland
A Maryland court has rejected Kalshi’s motion for an injunction, which would allow it to operate as its lawsuit against a state regulator plays out. This represents the first major legal setback for the operator, who won cases in New Jersey and Nevada.
Aug 04, 2025
Sports Betting 