Sports Betting
North Carolina Betting Tax 2026: Rate Jumps to 23 Percent
North Carolina betting tax 2026 changes took effect July 1, when the state raised its online sports betting tax from 18 percent to 23 percent. Lawmakers passed the hike as part of a $34 billion state budget. It marks the first tax increase since North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting in March 2024. The new […]
Read moreNew York Sports Betting 2026: Mobile Handle Tops $396 Million
New York sports betting 2026 keeps setting fresh records. The state’s eight licensed mobile sportsbooks topped $60 million in revenue for a second straight week. Spain’s extra-time World Cup final win fueled a massive hold for operators. The New York Gaming Commission confirmed the numbers this week. New York Sports Betting 2026: Breaking Down the […]
Read moreHawaii Sports Betting 2026: Digital-Only Bill Clears Key Committee
Hawaii sports betting 2026 moved a step closer to reality this week. The state House Committee on Economic Development and Technology advanced a new digital wagering bill. Lawmakers voted 5-2 to send the measure forward. The bill would authorize at least six online sportsbooks across the state. Hawaii Sports Betting 2026: What the Bill Would […]
Read moreArizona Sports Betting Scandal 2026: Cardinals Executive Suspended
Arizona sports betting scandal 2026 headlines broke this week around a single NFL front office name. The league suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely. Officials say Gold shared confidential draft information before it went public. He also allegedly placed parlay bets on NFL and college football games. Arizona Sports Betting Scandal […]
Read moreArizona Gambling Crackdown 2026: Five Platforms Ordered to Stop
Arizona gambling crackdown 2026 actions landed on five platforms this month. The Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders. Regulators named BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator. Officials say each platform operated without a state license. Short and direct: Arizona wants these operators gone immediately. Arizona Gambling Crackdown 2026: What […]
Read moreSports Prediction Market Ban 2026: Congress Holds Hearing on Sports Event Contracts
Sports prediction market ban 2026 talk reached Congress today. Lawmakers held a hearing on sports event contracts at prediction market apps. The American Gaming Association and the Indian Gaming Association both want the contracts banned outright. Regulated sportsbooks say the fight is about fair competition. Sports Prediction Market Ban 2026: Inside Today’s Hearing The House […]
Read moreMassachusetts Prop Bet Ban 2026: Bill Would Outlaw All Player Props
Massachusetts prop bet ban 2026 legislation could make the state the first to outlaw all sports proposition bets. Lawmakers introduced the measure amid growing concern over prop bet volume among young bettors. Sportsbooks are now lobbying hard against the bill. The outcome could set a precedent other states watch closely. Massachusetts Prop Bet Ban 2026: […]
Read moreWorld Cup Final Betting 2026: Spain Favored Over Argentina
World Cup final betting 2026 reaches its peak this weekend. Spain and Argentina meet for the title. Both nations fought through brutal semifinals. Bettors now face the biggest match of the tournament. World Cup Final Betting 2026: Spain Favored Over Argentina World Cup final betting 2026 odds favor Spain heading into Sunday. FanDuel Sportsbook lists […]
Read moreAGA CFTC Wisconsin Lawsuit 2026: Casino Industry Joins Prediction Fight
The AGA CFTC Wisconsin lawsuit 2026 has pulled the entire casino industry into a fight over sports wagering rules. The American Gaming Association filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in CFTC v. Wisconsin. The trade group is siding with the state against the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission. At issue: whether prediction markets […]
Read moreMinnesota Sports Betting Bill 2026: Tribes Seek Exclusive Mobile Control
Minnesota sports betting bill 2026 talks are heating up again. State Senator Nick Frentz introduced Senate File 4139 this year. The bill gives Native American tribes exclusive control over mobile wagering. It also adds strict new consumer protections. Minnesota Sports Betting Bill 2026: Inside The Tribal Framework SF 4139 hands mobile sports betting control directly […]
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