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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PrizePicks announced that its DFS platform will only allow for peer-to-peer games going forward. The move is an attempt for the operator to survive crackdowns on the industry by states, including a full ban recently announced in California.

MGM and its BetMGM platform have announced they will be expanding their GameSense responsible gaming program in ten NFL stadiums ahead of the season’s start. The gambling giant also made a $200,00 donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming.

Gambling regulators from Nevada and Ohio have both warned sportsbooks that they could lose their licenses if they decide to offer sports prediction markets. The warnings come just days after FanDuel announced it would be launching a non-sports prediction platform.

Fanatics Sportsbook has announced it has partnered with Boyd Gaming in Missouri, allowing it to apply for one of the market’s sports betting licenses. The deal will also allow the operator to open retail sportsbooks at Boyd’s two Ameristar casinos.