"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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Kalshi Announces New Football Markets, Pending CFTC Approval
Kalshi has announced it will be offering spread, total, and pro bet markets through the Robinhood platform. All three markets will be live before the NFL and NCAA football seasons begin, despite mounting legal pressures on the industry.
Aug 20, 2025
Sports Betting 
ESPN Bet Announces New Minimum Bet Requirement in Illinois
ESPN Bet has announced a new $1 minimum bet requirement for all wagers placed in Illinois to help offset the revenue lost from recent tax hikes. They join BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, and BetRivers, who have also raised their minimums this summer.
Aug 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
Circa Sports Gets Big Win in Missouri Ahead of December Launch
Circa Sports scored a massive victory today when the Missouri Gaming Commission awarded it with one of the state’s two untethered sports betting licenses. This allows the operator to launch in the state on December 1 without needing to establish an in-state partner.
Aug 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
LLWS Officials Issue Scathing Statement Over Sports Betting
Officials from the Little League World Series have publicly condemned offshore sportsbooks for offering odds on the international youth baseball tournament. While the states have been working to push offshore operators out, many continue to operate in the US.
Aug 15, 2025
Responsible Gambling
FIFA Offering a Way to Earn Free 2026 World Cup Tickets
FIFA has announced it will be looking for volunteers to help cover the recently expanded tournament taking place in North America next summer. All applicants must be at least 18, legally allowed in the host countries, and fluent in English.
Aug 15, 2025
World Cup 2026Sportsbooks Question How Illinois Will Tax New Surcharge Fees
Sportsbooks have been pushing for Illinois to confirm how it will tax new customer surcharges added by FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics over the summer. While operators insist the fees should not be subject to state taxes, reports suggest the state may disagree.
Aug 14, 2025
Sports Betting 
Ohio Gambling Regulator Working to Ban Micro-Betting on Sports
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has confirmed it is planning to create a rule that would place a ban on micro-betting. The news comes just days after Governor Mike DeWine requested the regulator crack down on prop betting in the state.
Aug 12, 2025
Sports Betting 
Kalshi Files for Injunction After Key Loss in Maryland
A Maryland court has rejected Kalshi’s motion for an injunction, which would allow it to operate as its lawsuit against a state regulator plays out. This represents the first major legal setback for the operator, who won cases in New Jersey and Nevada.
Aug 04, 2025
Sports Betting 
Will Brazilian Soccer Fans Be Banned From the 2026 World Cup?
President Trump is considering placing a ban on Brazilian visas amid escalating tensions between the two countries. The ban would prevent the country’s residents from attending World Cup games in the US, which kicks off next summer.
Jul 31, 2025
World Cup 2026
BetRivers Becomes Latest Sportsbook to Respond to Illinois Tax
BetRivers Sportsbooks has announced it will be increasing its minimum bet requirement in Illinois to $1 in response to the state’s new per-bet tax. The Illinois-based operator is the sixth sportsbook to take action in response to the controversial tax change.
Jul 31, 2025
Sports Betting 