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Fox has announced that it will broadcast a total of 69 matches of the 2026 World Cup, making it the largest event in the network’s long history. An expanded field and the World Cup’s location led to the jump in broadcasts.

The NBA world was rocked today when the FBI arrested Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier as part of an investigation into a larger gambling ring. The investigation took over four years and included four different mafia crime families.

DraftKings has acquired CFTC-licensed Railbird Exchange after months of negotiations, paving the way for the operator to launch a prediction market platform. The purchase comes soon after FanDuel confirmed it would launch its own prediction markets by the end of 2025.

The NHL has announced it has made Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s official sports prediction market partners, making it the first league to do so. The deal will allow for in-game and on-screen NHL events, including the Winter Classic.

Christian Pulisic injured his hamstring during a USMNT friendly against Australia, leaving questions about his status ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The team is now on edge, waiting for an update on the injury, along with Pulisic’s club, AC Milan.

BetMGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed that the company is still avoiding sports prediction markets and continues to follow state sports betting regulations. The comments also reaffirmed MGM’s belief that the controversial industry is not guaranteed to succeed.

Governor Newsom signed a bill to ban sweepstakes games, which will force operators to exit California before January 1 or face legal action. No state lawmakers voted against the ban, which has been driven by support from the tribal gaming community.

Flutter confirmed that FanDuel Sportsbook will launch a new prediction market platform before the end of 2025, but has not confirmed if it will include sports. Once the markets go live, FanDuel will become the first major sportsbook to offer the controversial markets.

A study into problem gambling in Maryland showed a large spike since 2022, with two of five residents showing signs of problem gambling or at-risk behavior. The Hispanic and black populations saw the highest rates of problem gambling.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board sent a letter to the state’s congressional representatives, requesting they take action against sports prediction markets. The move comes after the state joined several others in warning sportsbooks against offering the controversial markets.