Sports Betting Industry News & Market Updates

By: Michael SavioFanatics Launches New App Combining Casino, Sports Platforms
Fanatics launched a new app combining its sportsbook, prediction, and casino platforms. It’s already live, making it available for the start of the football season. The launch comes soon after Fanatics became an official betting partner of the NFL.

By: Michael SavioDraftKings Announces National Promo To Celebrate Football Season
DraftKings has announced a new “DraftKings Gameday” promotion to celebrate the start of the football season. It will offer bonuses, giveaways, and even free gas in select cities. The promotion will also highlight the operator's expansion of sports prediction markets.

By: Michael SavioCalifornia IGA Head Calls on Kalshi to Join Regulated Market
California’s Indian Gaming Association Chair Victor Rocha called for Kalshi to join the regulated betting market. He argued that sports betting offers a chance at higher revenue, while allowing the operator to end its costly legal battles.

By: Michael SavioNorth Carolina Tax Increase Delivers Spike in Tax Revenue
North Carolina saw a spike in sports betting handle and tax revenue in July, the first month under its new tax rate. The World Cup played a large role in the success, making it hard to gauge the tax's true impact.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL Renews DraftKings, FanDuel Sports Betting Partnerships Following Fanatics Deal
DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics have signed multi-year deals as official NFL sports betting partners, with Fanatics also adding an online casino partnership.

By: Michael SavioDraftKings Launches Sports Prediction Markets in California
DraftKings has officially launched sports markets on its prediction platform in California, where sports betting remains illegal. As a result, the operator is risking a conflict with the state and its tribes, which are fighting to keep sports markets out.

By: Michael SavioMGM Announces Upgrades Are Coming for Its BetMGM Sportsbook
MGM has announced new upgrades to its BetMGM Sportsbook platform ahead of the football season. The upgrades focus on improving performance and making it easier for bettors to manage their wagers in hopes of winning bettors over from rival platforms.

By: Michael SavioNebraska Sports Betting Petition Passes After Investigation
A petition to put online sports betting in Nebraska on the ballot in November has been approved. The news comes after the Secretary of State announced a signature fraud investigation into it and several other active petitions.

By: Michael SavioDraftKings Sportsbook Extends Deal to Remain in Kansas
DraftKings Sportsbook has extended its retail and online sports betting partnerships with Butler National’s Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. The deal will remain in place until at least 2030. DraftKings remains the most popular online sportsbook in the state.

By: Michael SavioMGC Opens Investigation into Cardinals’ Suspended Scout
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has announced a new investigation into an Arizona Cardinals scout over illegal gambling. It is focusing on unusual betting activity around the 2026 NFL Draft, as well as allegations of betting on college and pro games.