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A recent NCAA gambling investigation resulted in a symbolic punishment for two former players who refused to cooperate. While federal charges could be coming, the failure shows the limitations the NCAA has when investigating betting violations involving former athletes

Vermont is considering a bill that would ban several categories of prediction markets, including those for sports, deaths, wars, and more. It is also proposing to add a $0.50 per-wager tax for the state’s three mobile sportsbooks.

FanDuel and DraftKings have approval to launch their mobile platforms in Arkansas. The two operators had been avoiding the market over its tribal revenue-sharing requirements. They will be joining tribal-owned BetSaracen, the state's only other online platform.

Iran is facing rising tensions with the US and domestic protests, raising questions about its participation in the World Cup this summer. Fears of military conflict, boycotts, and more make the extreme possibility far more realistic.

Kalshi filed a preemptive lawsuit against Utah after top lawmakers expressed opposition to the prediction market industry. The operator feared a cease-and-desist letter would soon be coming, forcing it to shut down the platform in Utah.

FIFA has asserted its confidence in Mexico’s ability to secure its World Cup host cities, despite recent cartel-related violence in Guadalajara. The league isn’t planning to move any matches in Mexico, though they will continue to monitor the situation.

FIFA is discussing the possibility of moving 2026 World Cup matches out of Guadalajara after a horrific attack on its international airport by a local cartel. The news is sparking growing fear among fans hoping to attend matches there.

The Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 601, which proposes to create a tribal-run online sports betting market. It ends years of debate and stalling from lawmakers, who abandoned hopes for a commercial market. The bill will now head to the Senate.

Kalshi has scored a major legal win in Tennessee, keeping its prediction platform live in the state. However, talks of a ban on predictions in Connecticut and a trademark fight with the NCAA are making the win harder to celebrate.

Spain’s World Cup hopes were dimmed after defender Marc Cucurella picked up a hamstring injury. While he hopes to return to the pitch next month, questions remain about the timeline and the form he’ll be in this summer.