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An NCAA Division I Committee has approved a proposal to allow staff and athletes to wager on pro sports, sending it to Division II & III committees for review. If they vote to support the move, it will go into effect on November 1.

The US has seen sports prediction markets take off over the last year, but the CFTC has refused to step in. That has led to questions around how it will regulate the industry, and how it will handle problem gambling.

The New York Assembly is considering a ban on sportsbooks from setting limits on bettors who are on a winning streak. Operators insist this practice is critical for their success as well as their ability to offer competitive odds and promotions.

Underdog has announced a new partnership with the Kansas City Royals, allowing it to enter Missouri’s sports betting market ahead of the December 1 launch. The two sides already had an advertising partnership in place, which is now expanded to include sports betting.

The CFTC issued an advisory note warning prediction market operators that market limitations are likely to emerge, ending years of silence on the industry. However, the regulator's stance may change once a new leader is approved to take over.

President Trump is considering relocating some World Cup matches away from cities he has deemed “too dangerous,” despite not having the authority to do so. Now, fans will have to wait for FIFA to respond before booking their tickets.

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.

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.

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.

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.