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…

Missouri sports betting officially began statewide today, December 1, 2025, opening both mobile and retail wagering after years of legislative debate and a narrow ballot approval. The new framework allows adults 21 and older, physically located within the state, to place bets via licensed mobile apps or at approved casino and retail sportsbook locations. The Missouri Gaming Commission completed a regulatory roll-out in the months ahead of launch to vet operators and finalize compliance rules. On launch day, multiple national operators initiated services in the state, offering mobile apps and retail counters at casinos across the state. The law authorizes…

FanDuel and DraftKings are making a major shift in strategy: they are stepping away from Nevada’s regulated sportsbook market in order to focus on prediction markets under federal oversight. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that FanDuel surrendered its gaming licenses, and DraftKings withdrew its pending sportsbook applications. The core of the conflict lies in “sports event contracts,” or prediction-market products. Nevada regulators regard these as incompatible with the state’s traditional gaming model, while FanDuel and DraftKings argue that these contracts should fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission instead of state gaming boards. FanDuel is…

The NCAA sports betting rules are under consideration, and it appears the organization is closer than ever to allowing college athletes and athletic department staff to participate. Well, at least when it comes to professional-level sporting contests. On Wednesday, the Division I Administrative Committee approved a proposal to lift the ban on betting on professional events, though the new rule must still gain approval from Divisions II and III before it can go into effect. If all divisions agree, the change would take effect on November 1. The proposal would not allow wagering on college sports; it would only permit…