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A group of Ohio House lawmakers has introduced two bills that would greatly shrink the state's sports betting market. One would ban prop bets, live bets, college bets, and parlays. The other would place a full ban on online betting.

Fans are claiming FIFA misled them after learning that the seats are outside the areas the league promised. The league claims the maps were only meant as general guides and blames hospitality packages for taking some of the best seats.

LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported $10.3 billion in total wagers during 2025, leading to more than $1 billion in gross gaming revenue.

DraftKings and FanDuel used their political capital to help revise key proposals from a new Kentucky bill. The effort removed penalties for sportsbooks that offer prediction platforms, as well as a ban on the practice of limiting winning bettors.

Kalshi’s trademark designates it as part of the sports betting industry, despite its denial of offering gambling. The operator said the move was insignificant because it would force the USPTO to accept that the industry class is relevant to Kalshi.

Mayweather’s called the September 19 Netflix bout an “exhibition”; now he faces a breach-of-contract claim, nine-figure damages, and possible replacement.

Monday’s shooting was sparked by a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just north of Miami, the Seminole Police Department said.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has promised a decision on online sports betting this week. While he has been supportive of online sports betting, he has refused to commit to signing the current effort, which would create a tribal-centric market.

Kennedy Lewis has taken majority control of the Rio Hotel & Casino, reshuffling ownership and sparking a sweeping leadership overhaul.