Sports Betting Industry News & Market Updates

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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

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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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

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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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

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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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

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.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Missouri Sports Betting Market to Allow College Player Props

The Missouri Gaming Commission announced it is rejecting the NCAA's request to ban college player props in its new regulated sports betting market. The regulator cited a lack of evidence on the risk of the bet type for its decision.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Action 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.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Ontario 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.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

US 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.