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FIFA has announced it will soon offer supporter entry-tier tickets for $60, following public blowback over the incredibly high prices to attend. While the details remain unknown, FIFA is expected to limit the number of lower-tier tickets available.

The Arizona Department of Gaming has sent a notice to Underdog, stating that its DFS license was being pulled due to its sports prediction market platform. The regulator had warned it would consider doing so, but Underdog is expected to appeal the decision.

Underdog has announced that it will close its online sportsbook in North Carolina, its only US market. The move was made as the company looks to shift its focus to its new sports prediction markets and DFS platform.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has agreed to delay a cease-and-desist letter sent to Kalshi as the two sides settle a lawsuit. As part of the agreement, key trial dates were set to ensure the legal battle would be resolved soon.

The MLB sent a memo to its players and coaches informing them that the use of sports prediction markets violates the league’s gambling policy. It confirmed that those who engage with these platforms risk punishment, including a lifetime ban.

An independent review has determined that Penn Entertainment and its board acted in the company’s best interest when choosing to shrink its board. The report rejects HG Vora's claim that the decision was an attempt to block their influence.

FIFA held the draw for the 2026 World Cup today, setting a field consisting of 12 groups of four teams each. Match information will be provided on December 6, but the final spots won’t be decided until the European playoffs are over.

Fanatics stunned the industry today by launching a new prediction market platform in ten US markets. The launch is in partnership with Crypto.com and includes some states with legal sports betting. More expansion is coming soon, with Fanatics targeting larger states.

ESPN has announced that it will soon integrate DraftKings’ new prediction platform into its products. The move is part of the deal the two companies struck last week, which made DraftKings the company’s official betting partner.

Missouri’s new sports betting market went live on Monday with over 250,000 active accounts, adding just under 200,000 new users during the first day. GeoComply confirmed it received around 2.6 million location checks in the state.