The NFL has established a firm boundary regarding Super Bowl ads for its upcoming championship game by prohibiting advertisements for prediction markets. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has publicly supported this decision, characterizing the league’s stance as a victory for the integrity of professional sports over potential advertising revenue. Christie, who currently serves as a strategic advisor for the American Gaming Association, spoke with iGaming Business about the league’s decision to exclude certain platforms from its broadcast. He argued that the NFL is demonstrating a commitment to regulated markets that offer fan protections. According to Christie, the decision shows…

The American Gaming Association has released a new report on Super Bowl bets this year, projecting that Americans will wager a record 1.76 billion dollars legally on the big game. This forecast represents a significant 27 percent increase over the previous year and highlights the rapid expansion of the regulated sports betting industry across the United States. According to the AGA, the growth in Super Bowl bets is driven by the maturation of legal markets in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Missouri is the most recent state to join the legal landscape, having launched its regulated market in…

Industry analysts have identified a list of the top ten sports betting events that are expected to drive record breaking handle and fan engagement throughout 2026.The primary highlight is the FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This tournament is undergoing a historic expansion to forty-eight teams, creating a massive increase in the total number of matches available for wagering. Early odds suggest Spain, England, and France are the current favorites, while the United States remains a long shot. In February, Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in California. The…

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie is defending the strength of sports betting regulations for the US market, even as recent legal troubles involving NBA figures have intensified debate over sports betting regulations. At the same time, members of Congress are renewing demands for tighter federal safeguards in response to scandal. In a guest essay and media interviews, Christie argued that the legal market is proving its value by uncovering manipulative betting behavior that would likely remain hidden in an unregulated environment. He pointed to recent indictments, including those involving NBA and MLB players, as evidence that detection systems built into…

Las Vegas F1 has secured a long-term commitment from one of its most prominent Strip partners, as the Grand Prix and Caesars Entertainment announced an extension of their partnership agreement through 2030. The renewal ensures that Caesars will remain a core hospitality and event partner for the race as it continues to establish itself as a major fixture on the global Formula 1 calendar. Organizers described the extension as a continuation of the collaboration that helped launch the modern Las Vegas F1 event in 2023. Caesars Entertainment was one of the inaugural partners supporting the race’s return to the Strip,…

F1 Las Vegas returns this weekend, and Caesars Sportsbook with its William Hill brand are emerging as dominant forces in the betting scene. The sportsbooks have posted aggressive odds, particularly favoring top drivers Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell and Oscar Piastri. Caesars’ fast-moving offers reflect growing engagement from bettors around the Nevada race. Verstappen is listed at +175, while Norris trails close behind at +230, according to the current odds. George Russell is at +450, with Piastri not far back, underscoring how the sportsbooks anticipate a tight battle at the Circuit of the Strip. Market watchers say the odds…