"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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Florida’s Gaming Compact Comes Back to Haunt US Sports Betting
Kalshi has adopted a legal argument used by the Seminole Tribe in Florida to fend off lawsuits from tribal groups across the US. It argues that online sports betting takes place where the server is located, not where the wager is placed.
Oct 01, 2025
Sports Betting 
Illinois’ Sports Betting Market Grows Despite Battle Over Tax
The Illinois Gaming Board has released July’s sports betting numbers, which show annual growth of 12% and an additional $5 million in tax revenue. July was the first month when the state’s new per-bet tax was in place.
Sep 26, 2025
Sports Betting 
What to Know About the Future of the 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline
We’re diving into the legal fight over the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline after a court ordered control of it to be returned to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. We’ll share how the battle affects the hotline and provide alternative resources.
Sep 26, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Candidate for Lt. Governor in Texas Calls for Sports Betting
Democrat Rep. Vikki Goodwin has announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor with the goal of legalizing sports betting. The current office holder and rival candidate, Dan Patrick, has been a vocal opponent of any expansion of gambling in Texas.
Sep 25, 2025
Sports Betting 
UEFA Announces Upcoming Vote Over Suspension of Israel
UEFA’s executive committee is expected to approve a ban on Israel’s national soccer team over the country’s actions in Gaza. If approved, the ban would be voted on by FIFA, which has the power to remove the country from the World Cup field.
Sep 25, 2025
World Cup 2026
Arizona Joins Ohio in Warning Sportsbooks Over Prediction Markets
The Arizona Department of Gaming sent a letter to the DFS and sportsbook operators in the state. The letter warned that state licenses could be revoked if an operator is offering sports prediction markets, even if they aren’t available in Arizona.
Sep 24, 2025
Sports Betting 
Kalshi Confirms Impending Launch of New Player Prop Markets
Kalshi announced it will be launching player prop bet markets for the NFL, covering passing, rushing, receiving, combined, defensive, and special teams stats. No CFTC approval is required, allowing the new markets to go live in all 50 states at any time.
Sep 18, 2025
Sports Betting 
Mexico Considers Gamble on Sports Betting Ahead of World Cup
Mexican lawmakers are considering a significant tax hike on sportsbooks ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The goal is to generate more tax revenue from the tourism spike this summer, but there is a risk that the market will shrink before then.
Sep 18, 2025
World Cup 2026
PPI Study Shows Problem Gambling Fallout Less Than Expected
A new PPI study into the new socioeconomic impact of sports betting showed that the negative financial impact of the industry is far lower than expected. The results contradict those from other studies and leave responsible gaming groups with a crucial choice.
Sep 15, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Hard Rock Bet Looks to Upgrade With Genius Sports Deal
Hard Rock Bet has announced a new partnership with Genius Sports, which will help the sportsbook to massively upgrade live betting and streaming options. Genius has a proven track record while working with DraftKings, FanDuel, and bet365.
Sep 13, 2025
Sports Betting 