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Peewee Football Betting Leading To Violence At Games

By Oliver Rink Apr 18, 2025

Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson came out against the rise of peewee football betting in a joint meeting between Cincinnati Public Schools and City Council on Wednesday. The spread of illegal bets on youth

Massachusetts Investigates ESPN “Risk-free investment” Comment

By Oliver Rink Apr 18, 2025

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a hearing on Thursday investigating the endorsement of a risk free bet on ESPN last year. The incident relates to a segment on ESPN College Game Day in March last year.

Kalshi Adds MLB Moneylines To Expanding Range Of Sports Markets

By Oliver Rink Apr 17, 2025

Kalshi continues to push the boundaries of what markets are acceptable under its prediction market business model. MLB moneylines appeared on the website on Wednesday for the first time. Users can now

New Report Condemns US Gambling Companies

By Oliver Rink Apr 16, 2025

A report published by the Campaign For Accountability has criticized US gambling firms that oppose measures to reduce problem gambling. The 23-page report is titled “The Online Gambling Industry’s Two-Faced

Tennessee Regulator Urges CFTC To Stop Sports Event Trading

By Oliver Rink Apr 16, 2025

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWAC) has contacted the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging them to stop sports event trading. SWAC Director Mary Beth Thomas sent a letter to CFTC Acting Chair

North Carolina Senate Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax

By Oliver Rink Apr 16, 2025

After a year of legal sports betting, North Carolina is looking to cash in by doubling sports betting tax. The Senate budget was put forward on Monday and has a provision to increase the tax from 18% to 36%. The state

Nebraska Moves Closer To Legal Sports Betting

By Oliver Rink Apr 15, 2025

The unicameral legislature approved Sen. Eliot Bostar’s LR20CA by a margin of 27-16. The bill proposes to legalize online sports betting in the state. It would allow Nebraska’s six casinos and racetracks to

Kalshi Joins Crypto.com In Offering NBA Moneylines

By Oliver Rink Apr 15, 2025

Following the popularity of markets on March Madness, Kalshi has added NBA moneylines to its prediction markets. Previously, the events contract site only offered futures markets on the NBA. Kalshi reported trading of

New York Sports Betting Handle Sets New US Record For Year

By Oliver Rink Apr 14, 2025

New York sports betting handle reached $23.95 billion in the financial year 2024-25. This set a new record for the state, surpassing the $19.3 billion wagered in 2023-24. It is the most ever recorded by a state in the

Michigan Announces Investigation Into Prediction Markets

By Oliver Rink Apr 14, 2025

It had already been rumored that Michigan was investigating sports prediction markets, but the state made an official announcement on Friday. Henry Williams, chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) commented: