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Mass. gambling regulators look to rein in VIP programs by sports betting apps

State gaming regulators are considering new regulations for VIP programs run by sports betting apps like DraftKings and FanDuel. The programs reward frequent bettors with perks — from free bets to ... Read More

Is legalized sports betting making sports and society worse? What new poll shows

“Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society. That’s up from 34% in 2022. And 40% of adults now say it’s a bad thing for ... Read More

Sports Betting Industry Faces Threat of Another Illinois Tax Hike

The sports betting industry could soon be forced to cough up even more cash in Illinois courtesy of a Chicago-style tax hike. Read More

Is Sports Betting Illegal in Your State? Not if You Call It a ‘Prediction Market.’

Prediction markets like Kalshi, once known for offering wagers on elections, are now in the multibillion-dollar sports betting business and outside the reach of state regulations and taxes. Read More

Sports Betting Apps Have a Powerful New Tool to Keep Users Gambling

In-game betting is predicted to grow to more than $14 billion by the end of the decade. It’s a huge part of the sports gambling industry. Public health officials worry that it could be increasing the ... Read More

Americans can’t stop betting parlays. Sportsbooks are cashing in.

As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data. Read More

How Big Of A Threat Are Prediction Markets To Online Sports Betting?

In late September, leading U.S. prediction market platform Kalshi introduced what it calls “combos” for its wildly popular football markets. By letting users combine multiple trades for a potentially ... Read More