Sports Betting News

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.

BetMGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed that the company is still avoiding sports prediction markets and continues to follow state sports betting regulations. The comments also reaffirmed MGM’s belief that the controversial industry is not guaranteed to succeed.

Governor Newsom signed a bill to ban sweepstakes games, which will force operators to exit California before January 1 or face legal action. No state lawmakers voted against the ban, which has been driven by support from the tribal gaming community.

Flutter confirmed that FanDuel Sportsbook will launch a new prediction market platform before the end of 2025, but has not confirmed if it will include sports. Once the markets go live, FanDuel will become the first major sportsbook to offer the controversial markets.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board sent a letter to the state’s congressional representatives, requesting they take action against sports prediction markets. The move comes after the state joined several others in warning sportsbooks against offering the controversial markets.

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.