"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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AGA Study Shows Public Views Prediciton Markets as Gambling
The AGA has released the results of a study showing that the public overwhelmingly views sports prediction markets as offering sports betting. The results are in part due to Kalshi’s advertising, which claims to offer legal sports betting in all 50 states.
Sep 13, 2025
Sports Betting 
The Azzurri are in Danger of Missing their Third Consecutive World Cup
The Azzurri is currently tied with Israel for second place in its World Cup qualifying group. While the door to qualification remains open, the team will need to deliver wins to avoid missing its third consecutive World Cup.
Sep 13, 2025
World Cup 2026
ESPN Bet Applies for Missouri Online Sportsbook License
ESPN Bet has filed an application for an online sports betting license in Missouri, putting them on track to launch when the market goes live on December 1. The expansion comes as the battle over the platform’s future rages on.
Sep 12, 2025
Sports Betting 
Arizona State Men’s Basketball: A Tale of Two Betting Scandals
A former member of the ASU’s men’s basketball team is involved in an NCAA gambling investigation. The program was involved in an infamous point-shaving scandal almost 30 years ago, providing a case study to examine how gambling enforcement has evolved since then.
Sep 12, 2025
Responsible Gambling
NFL Debut Sees Sportsbook Downloads Down, Kalshi Volume Up
Kalshi saw over $300 million in sports prediction trades in the first week of the NFL season, thanks in part to its new betting markets. By comparison, sportsbooks saw a drop in app downloads compared to the same week last year.
Sep 11, 2025
Sports Betting 
Caesars and Bet365 Announce New Fees for Illinois Bettors
Caesars and bet365 sportsbook have both announced new surcharges for all wagers accepted in Illinois in response to the state’s controversial per bet tax. Now all ten of the state’s online sportsbooks have enacted changes to combat the new tax.
Sep 05, 2025
Sports Betting 
Fanatics Beats Out FanDuel With Massive August New York Handle
Fanatics Sportsbook stunned the sports betting industry by receiving over 300% more wagers in New York for August compared to July, topping rival FanDuel. However, the sportsbooks only generated $16 million in gross gaming revenue, which is almost $50 million less than FanDuel.
Sep 05, 2025
Sports Betting 
Three National Teams to Avoid When Betting on a 2026 World Cup
With the World Cup less than ten months away, we are sharing the three national teams we will be avoiding when betting on this year’s expanded tournament. We’ll share insights into each, giving you an edge before games kick off in June 2026.
Sep 05, 2025
World Cup 2026
Dangers of Sports Prediction Markets Go Far Beyond Problem Gambling
The US sports prediction market industry will be far larger heading into the football season. With expanded bet types and more operators, many expect the new sector to see a ton of action. However, these controversial markets will also bring several dangers.
Sep 04, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Which US World Cup Host Cities Offer Legal Sports Betting
With a record number of fans expected to attend the 2026 World Cup, we’ve created a guide to help visitors know local sports betting rules before they arrive. We also touch base on sports betting laws in Canada and Mexico.
Aug 29, 2025
World Cup 2026