Sports Betting Industry News & Market Updates

By: Michael SavioAction 24/7 Ceases Sportsbook Operations in Tennessee
Action 24/7 has announced it is ceasing operation in Tennessee, its only US sports betting market. The sportsbook’s ties to the payday loan industry and poor oversight led to several scandals over its nearly six years of operation.

By: Michael SavioOntario Regulator Fines FanDuel Sportsbooks Over Match-Fixing
An Ontario regulator has fined FanDuel Sportsbook $350K for failing to promptly catch and report a betting scandal involving a table tennis tournament. Online sportsbook operators had been warned that match-fixing might occur, but failed to prevent it.

By: Michael SavioUS Attorney Charges 15 NCAA Athletes Over Match-Fixing
A US Attorney has filed federal charges against 15 current and one former NCAA men's basketball players in connection with a massive point-shaving scheme. A total of 17 Division I schools and 29 games were listed in the indictment.

By: Michael SavioThe Biggest Takeaways From Kambi’s 2025 Betting Trends Report
We are sharing our biggest takeaways from Kambi’s 2025 Sports Betting Trends Report, which provides key insights into the industry. We’ll cover which sports bettors wagered on, the impact of player prop bets, and the dominance of the NFL.

By: Michael SavioRhode Island to Add Second Online Sportsbook in November
The Rhode Island Lottery has opened up the bidding process for a new online sportsbook license. SportsbookRI has been the only legal platform in the state since 2019, but growing complaints from bettors drove lawmakers to expand the market.

By: Heather GartlandEntain’s TAB New Zealand Takeover - What’s Changed Since Early Concerns Emerged
Entain faced early scrutiny after taking over TAB New Zealand in 2023. We look at what’s changed since and whether further action followed.

By: Heather GartlandFour A-League Players Banned Over Betting-Linked Match Fixing
Football Australia has issued lengthy bans to four former A-League players for match-fixing linked to betting activity.

By: Michael SavioSuper Bowl LX Will Test Impact of Prediction Industry
Next month’s NFL Super Bowl will feature an expanded sports prediction industry, providing a gauge of its performance relative to sports betting. It will also test the new sports prediction platforms launched by Fanatics, FanDuel, and DraftKings.

By: Michael SavioBetRivers Sportsbook Announces New $5 Bet Minimum in Illinois
BetRivers Sportsbooks will be raising its minimum bet requirement to $5 in Illinois. It recently raised it to $1 after the state increased taxes. The new change comes just days after Chicago enacted a new city-specific license and tax system.

By: Michael SavioWisconsin, Mississippi Eye Sports Betting Expansion in 2026
Lawmakers in Mississippi and Wisconsin are back in session and already discussing expanding their sports betting markets to include mobile sportsbooks. While changing conditions are giving proponents hope that the efforts will succeed, larger hurdles still remain for both states.