In the state of Florida, we’ve now seen DraftKings sued by the Seminole Tribe alleging the sports betting company is operating an unauthorized wagering business that violates state law and the gaming compact governing betting on sports in the state. The lawsuit targets DraftKings and chief executive Jason Robins and seeks to halt the company’s alleged activities. The 72-page complaint was filed in Florida state court and focuses on DraftKings’ Super App. The tribe argues that the product offers sports wagering without the required state authorization, challenging the company’s operations under the 2021 Gaming Compact between Florida and the Seminole…

The ongoing legal battle regarding a possible SCOTUS Kalshi hearing reached a milestone, as national gaming regulators formally urged the United States Supreme Court to resolve a growing jurisdictional fight. State regulators have filed supporting briefs backing New Jersey in asking the highest court in the nation to determine whether federal commodities law preempts local oversight of sports event contracts. State regulatory agencies maintain that prediction platforms offering wagers on sports results act as unlicensed sportsbooks, evading consumer protections, integrity controls, and minimum age limits established by individual state legislatures. The International Association of Gaming Regulators and the North American…

Fanatics NFL action officially intensified as the sportsbook secured a multiyear nonexclusive sports betting partnership with the football league ahead of the upcoming season kickoff. The agreement grants the company access to premium football media inventory, such as network sponsorships and in-game advertising, alongside VIP hospitality benefits and Super Bowl access. This Fanatics NFL deal arrives after previous league partnerships with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars expired in March. While FanDuel and DraftKings continue discussions with league officials, Fanatics has become the first operator to finalize a new agreement. Under the terms, Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics Casino can now utilize official…

The American Gaming Association issued a stark warning about sports prediction markets to federal lawmakers this week, labeling them as backdoor betting operations that pose a direct threat to the established regulated gaming industry. Testifying before a U.S. Senate commerce subcommittee, AGA President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Miller argued that these markets are effectively operating as nationwide sports betting platforms. Miller stated that these platforms bypass the extensive regulatory systems established by states and tribal governments following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018. During the hearing, titled No Sure Bets: Protecting Sports Integrity…

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…