Sports Betting Industry News & Market Updates

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Big Ten Athletes Join Effort to Reform Player Props

A Big Ten student-athlete group has issued a statement calling on NCAA President Charlie Baker to reform player prop betting rules. The letter cites the link to rising cases of athlete harassment, which Baker has been warning states about.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Kalshi Delivers on High Expectations for Super Bowl LX

Kalshi recorded over $1 billion in trading volume for Super Bowl LX, up 2,700% from last year, driven by expanded markets and improved pricing. The prediction app was downloaded at more than double the rate of DraftKings and FanDuel.
Sports Betting Bill Passes Mississippi House to Start 2026
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Sports Betting Bill Passes Mississippi House to Start 2026

The Mississippi House has passed HB 1581, which would expand the state’s retail sports betting market to include mobile wagering. It is the second consecutive term a bill has passed the House, but hurdles remain in the Senate.
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Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase Spot-Fixing Linked to 48 Games

New documents show federal prosecutors have linked Emmanuel Clase’s point-shaving scandal to 48 MLB games over two years. The large number of affected games is a troubling sign and will further challenge the integrity of the league.
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Alabama Considering Bill to Put Sports Betting on the Ballot

The Alabama Senate is considering a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to expand gambling in the state, including a sports betting market. The House has passed several sports betting bills in the past, but the Senate has rejected each.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Milano Cortina 2026: New Zealand Athletes and Betting Markets to Know

New Zealand’s 17-athlete Milano Cortina 2026 team leans heavily into freeski and snowboarding. Here are the events, market types and timing angles NZ bettors track.
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Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting Introduced in Hawaii

The Hawaii Senate is considering a bill to legalize online sports betting. It proposes a market with at least six operators. The 15% annual tax rate and $500,000 licensing fee are intended to secure additional support in the House.
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Missouri Sports Betting Market Sees $540 Handle in First Month

The Missouri Gaming Commission reported a sports betting handle of over $540 million for December, the first month of the state's legal sports betting market. FanDuel and DraftKings led the way, but the state generated just $510,000 in taxes.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

All Blacks Coach Change - How 2026 Test Odds and Markets Could Shift

New Zealand Rugby has parted ways with Scott Robertson halfway to the 2027 World Cup. Here’s what happens next and what bettors should track in 2026.
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Ohio Governor DeWine: Sports Betting Was My Biggest Mistake

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine believes his biggest mistake was legalizing sports betting, citing the rise in problem gambling and betting scandals in the state. He also called for a crackdown on sportsbooks' advertising, which he links to the rise in addiction.