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PENN Entertainment Q2 Report Shows Positive Results
PENN Entertainment Inc. released Q2 results earlier this week, which included record-setting growth from its retail segment along with continued improvement from iGaming. These were driven by a launch in a new market, increased engagement from the World Cup, and the opening of new properties. The results highlight how PENN’s pivot to a focus on online casino over sports betting ...
Valkyries vs Wings Predictions (8/7/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Golden State Valkyries (21-9) are coming off back-to-back double-digit wins over the Toronto Tempo. They got excellent production from Janelle Salaün in those two games, as she dropped 20+ points off the bench in each matchup. Up next for the Valkyries is an intriguing game against the Dallas Wings (19-12). The Wings will look to get back on track ...
Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Expands Access to Financial Counseling
The Arizona Division of Problem Gambling recently announced that it has expanded access to financial counseling for problem gambling. The goal is to make their responsible gaming tools more accessible for individuals dealing with gambling addiction. With this move, Arizona is setting the tone for other states to take a proactive approach to addressing this major issue. With this announcement, ...
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Files Lawsuit Aiming to Overturn Sports Betting Law
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has recently filed a lawsuit that challenges Wisconsin Act 247, which legalizes Wisconsin online sports betting through the tribal compacts. The bill would enable users to place wagers that are processed through servers on tribal lands. WILL argues that Wisconsin Act violates the state constitution. WILL Associate Counsel Kirsten Atanasoff stated that ...
Sparks vs Lynx Predictions (8/6/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) have lost seven of their last 10 games, coming off a seven-point defeat against the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night. They’re in a tough spot in the second game in back-to-back nights, set to take on the best team in the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx (25-6) have been absolutely unstoppable lately, winning 10 games in ...
White Sox vs Red Sox Predictions (08/05/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Chicago White Sox (59-53) are coming off a 14-2 loss in the series opener, where Davis Martin got rocked for nine earned runs. They’ll look to get back on track with their best pitcher on the mound, Sean Burke. The Boston Red Sox (61-51) are the hottest team in baseball right now, going 24-3 in their last 27 games. ...
Sen. Britt Emphasizes Need to Address Gambling Ads
On a recent episode of “Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels,” Sen. Katie Britt discussed the effects of gambling ads on youth, along with the issue of children circumventing age restrictions to access sports betting sites. She outlined The GAME Act, which is recent legislation introduced to put restrictions on sports betting advertisements towards youth. Sen. Britt mentioned how ...
FanDuel Issued Fine by Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
FanDuel was fined $95,000 by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for allowing wagers that aren’t permitted in Iowa. One of the violations was on a soccer game, while the other came in basketball. The goal here is for Iowa to set an example, showing that violations will be met with consequences, even for the top operators within the state. ...
Ohio Governor Nominees Have Varying Opinions on Sports Betting Expansion
According to a recent report, candidates for Ohio governor support iGaming expansion within the state. This includes Democratic nominee Amy Acton and Libertarian candidate Don Kissick. However, Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has remained silent on the issue, so Ohio iGaming expansion could be determined by the results of the upcoming election. Ohio is a market that generates approximately $3.5 billion ...
Dodgers Become Biggest World Series Favorites in Recent Memory
There were several moves made at the trade deadline, but the headliner was back-to-back AL Cy Young winner getting dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was a deal that made the best team in baseball even better. It’s a legit superteam in Los Angeles, putting them in their own tier at MLB prediction markets. This raises the question: should ...
Flutter Finalizes Delisting from London Stock Exchange, Prioritizes U.S. Market
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT), which operates FanDuel, has delisted from the London Stock Exchange, making it only available on the New York Stock Exchange. The move signals Flutter’s intention to prioritize the U.S. market amid rising operational costs in maintaining a listing on the London Stock Exchange. The move could result in enhanced features at FanDuel. It comes at a ...
Dodgers vs Cubs Predictions (08/03/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) just got swept at home by the Boston Red Sox, coming off an 8-4 loss on Sunday Night Baseball. They’ve now lost five of their last seven games as they look to snap out of this cold streak. The Chicago Cubs (63-49) are coming off a 2-1 loss vs. the New York Yankees, which was ...
Deleted WNBA Social Media Post is a Bad Look for the League
The WNBA recently deleted a social media post that showed a video of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese talking about a bet they made on their upcoming game at All-Star Weekend. The video not only went against the league’s gambling policy, but it had bad optics considering recent gambling scandals across sports. This comes ...
NL Rookie of the Year Race Features a Dark Horse in Queens
NL Rookie of the Year includes three viable contenders. Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt is the clear favorite, followed by Reds first baseman Sal Stewart and Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean. With two months of baseball left to be played, there’s still time to find value at MLB prediction markets. With that in mind, let’s take a look at my pick ...
Players Concerned MLB is Not Doing Enough for Integrity Protection
A recent survey conducted by The Athletic showed that nearly one-fifth of respondents feel like MLB is not doing enough to protect against players collaborating with gamblers to manipulate game results for potential gambling profits. Despite these survey results, recent developments suggest MLB is being proactive in ensuring that betting scandals don’t happen again. The Athletic surveyed 100 MLB players ...
Hard Rock Bet Bans Credit Card Deposits
Hard Rock Bet is the latest operator to remove credit cards as a deposit method on its sports betting platform. The goal is to enhance consumer protections, aligning with the industry trend of preventing players from funding their accounts on credit. The move is the latest example of Hard Rock Bet demonstrating its commitment to responsible gaming. Sportsbooks have decided ...
Prediction Markets Heating Up over Tarik Skubal's Next Team with Monday's Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal is one of the best pitchers in baseball, fresh off back-to-back AL Cy Young awards. He’s a free agent after the season. Since the Tigers are falling out of postseason contention and unable to pay up to keep Skubal, they’re likely to trade their ace at the trade deadline, which is on Monday, August 3rd at 6 p.m. ...
VGW is Shutting Down LuckyLand Slots
VGW is a popular sweepstakes operator, running platforms such as Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots. However, the company has decided to shut down LuckyLand Slots. It will be a phased shutdown, starting on August 3rd and ending on September 14th, allowing users some time to redeem their rewards. The goal for VGW here is to focus on its ...
2027 NBA Champion Odds: Raptors Steam Has Evaporated with Kawhi Trade Stalled
The Los Angeles Clippers announced a trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors on July 9th. At that time, NBA prediction markets reacted quickly. The price on the Raptors to win the NBA Championship spiked from 1 cent to 5 cents. But now, it’s fallen to 3 cents. We can understand this shift in the market ...
Dream vs Wings Predictions (07/29/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Atlanta Dream (16-10) are on a three-game winning streak, where they took care of business against three below-average teams in the Los Angeles Sparks (10-16), Toronto Tempo (10-17), and the Chicago Sky. The Dallas Wings (18-9) are coming in hot, having won seven of their last eight games. Their one loss came against the New York Liberty (15-12) in ...