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Is Kalshi in Danger of Faltering Despite Impressive Volume?

A recent report showed that Kalshi’s sports contract pricing still lags behind the sports betting industry. This, combined with increased competition and mounting lawsuits, has led many industry analysts to wonder if the giant is in trouble.
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Italy Set to End Its World Cup Drought After Win Over Israel

Italy picked up a crucial 3-0 win over Israel in an October World Cup qualifier, setting them up to end their 12-year drought. The team needs one point —or a loss by Israel —to secure their spot in North America this summer.
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Sports Leagues Face Difficult Choice on Sports Betting

A massive betting scandal involving the NBA has drawn the attention of Congress. Lawmakers have reached out to officials from the country’s top sports leagues over concerns about their relationship to sports betting, forcing operators to make a difficult choice.
Sports Betting
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Oklahoma City Thunder Looking to Help Legalize Sports Betting

The NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder has proposed a legal sports betting market in Oklahoma. It would allow the NBA team to share licensing rights and revenue with tribal gaming groups that are open to working with the team.
Sports Betting
The Dangers of Truth Social’s Impending Prediction Market Launch
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The Dangers of Truth Social’s Impending Prediction Market Launch

Trump Media has announced it will launch a prediction market platform on Truth Social through a deal with Crypto.com. Those markets will include sports and present some very real dangers for Americans across the US.
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Fox Announces it Will air 69 World Cup Matches This Summer

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.
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NBA World Rocked By Arrests Tied to Illegal Gambling Ring

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.
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DraftKings Makes Big Splash With Railbird Exchange Purchase

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.
Sports Betting
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Kalshi, PolyMarket Become Official Prediction Market Partners of NHL

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.
Sports Betting
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USMNT on Edge as They Await Assessment of Pulisic’s Injury

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.
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