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New Jersey Requires Sportsbooks to Monitor and Intervene With At-Risk Gamblers
New Jersey sportsbooks will now have to do more than offer responsible gambling tools to their customers. New regulations require operators to monitor betting activity, identify potential warning signs, and take action when players appear to be developing signs of problem gambling. The new requirements make New Jersey the first state to establish mandatory monitoring standards for online gambling. Under ...
U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Falls 15.6% as Online Casinos Continue Growing
U.S. sports betting revenue took a significant hit in August, falling 15.6% compared to the same month last year. The decline came despite only a slight decrease in the amount Americans wagered. According to the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, released October 21, regulated sportsbooks generated $1 billion in August revenue from $10.89 billion in wagers. While ...
Rays vs Brewers World Series Game 1 Predictions (10/23/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are set to go at it, as two franchises defined by shrewd management and low payrolls search for their first World Series. The Rays disposed of the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians to get here, while the Brewers beat the San Diego Padres and swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. ...
Rockets v Spurs Predictions (10/23/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movements
The Houston Rockets looked good in their season opener, taking care of business at home in a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Both Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith dropped 30 points in that game, getting their 2026-27 NBA season started on a high note. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs were disappointing in a 116-104 loss at home against the ...
FanDuel Cancels Zoo Event for VIP Bettors Following Regulatory Scrutiny
FanDuel has canceled a planned event at the Philadelphia Zoo for VIP bettors and their families following concerns from gambling addiction experts and Pennsylvania regulators. The sportsbook had invited select customers to attend the zoo's Halloween festivities on October 24, offering complimentary parking and other perks. The cancellation comes as FanDuel's VIP program faces growing scrutiny. According to The Philadelphia ...
Fanatics Sportsbook Injury Protection Now Covers Full NFL & NBA Games
Fanatics Sportsbook is giving customers more protection against one of the most frustrating ways to lose a player prop bet: injuries. The operator has expanded its Fair Play program to cover qualifying injuries throughout NFL and NBA games, eliminating the previous first-half cutoff. The change is available on eligible wagers at no additional cost. Under the expanded policy, bettors can ...
Warriors v Lakers Predictions (10/21/26): Latest News, Picks & Market Movements for Battle of California
Both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers tip off their 2026-27 NBA season with a matchup of two California teams at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 21st at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Each team has adjusted expectations coming into this year, as they’re no longer viewed as viable championship contenders. The Warriors will try to tread ...
WNBA Finals Set for Pivotal Game 3 (10/21/2026)
Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 21st at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Dream are coming off an impressive win in Game 2, where they won 79-65, as Angel Reese dominated, putting up 30 points and 16 rebounds. ...
FanDuel Research Reveals How Much Americans Actually Bet on Sports
Sports betting has become more accessible across the United States, but that doesn't necessarily mean Americans are placing large wagers every day. New figures highlighted by FanDuel suggest most bettors prefer smaller stakes and only gamble occasionally. In an October 16 research summary, FanDuel brought together findings from academic studies and its own sportsbook data to examine betting habits of ...
Ohio Could Restrict Sportsbook Promotions After Bettors Set Gambling Limits
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is considering a rule that would prevent licensed sportsbooks from sending promotional messages for 48 hours after users make changes with their responsible gambling tools. Changes could include setting limits on deposits or gaming sessions. The proposal would cover promotional emails, push notifications, and other direct advertising. It's the latest effort by Ohio regulators ...
Dream Favored to Win WNBA Championship After Winning Game 2
After a close loss in Game 1, the Atlanta Dream are now favored over the Golden State Valkyries to win the WNBA Championship after securing a huge road win in Game 2. It was another stellar defensive effort by the Dream, as they held the Valkyries to only 65 points on 34% shooting. Angel Reese had a monster game for ...
Dream v Valkyries Predictions (10/19/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Atlanta Dream will try to even up the series after losing 68-64 against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center. The Dream came into the fourth quarter with a 56-51 lead before getting out-scored 17-8 in the final frame. Valkyriies’ forward Gabby Williams ...
Guardians vs Rays Predictions (10/19/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Tampa Bay Rays will try to wrap up the ALCS and head to the World Series as they head into Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead over the Cleveland Guardians. The Rays have gotten some great pitching in the last two games, highlighted by Drew Rasmussen, who allowed only one run in seven innings in Game 5. On ...
NBA Season Opens With Triple-Header of Playoff Contenders (10/20/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
What better way for the 2026-27 NBA season to tip off than with a triple-header of six of the best teams in the league? We start off with the Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET, followed by Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, and then finishing up with Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San ...
SNF Cowboys v Packers Predictions (10/18/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) are coming off a disappointing loss at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were winless at the time. It was a game highlighted by ill-advised turnovers, something that has been typical with the Cowboys of late. With extended rest coming off Thursday Night Football, the hope for Dallas is that they can bounce back. It ...
WNBA Finals Begins in Showdown of Two Best Defensive Teams
Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17th at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Dream have been quiet impressive during their run to the finals, going 5-0 with back-to-back sweeps vs. the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty. ...
NCAA Betting Scandal Organizer Gets Six Years in Federal Prison
One of the main figures in a huge college basketball betting scandal is heading to federal prison. Jalen Smith, a 30-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, received a six-year sentence for helping organize a point-shaving operation involving dozens of NCAA basketball players. The scheme involved more than $3 million in fraudulent wagers and targeted over 29 college basketball games during the ...
Massachusetts Asks Sportsbooks if AI Targets Losing Bettors
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants to know what happens when a sportsbook's marketing system identifies a customer who's losing money. They are questioning whether that user receives fewer promotions, or if the sportsbook uses AI to encourage them to keep betting. The MGC has asked sports betting operators to explain their marketing policy by November 3. MGC Executive Director ...
Louisiana Delays DraftKings License Renewal Amid AI Investigation
DraftKings can keep operating in Louisiana, but state regulators want a closer look at how the sportsbook uses artificial intelligence before renewing its license. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) voted unanimously Thursday to grant DraftKings a conditional extension rather than approve its full renewal application. The decision follows allegations involving AI marketing and responsible gambling practices. DraftKings appeared before ...
Genius Sports Partners With X to Bring Real-Time NFL Data to Fans
NFL fans already use X to follow breaking injury news, coaching updates, and other developments throughout the season. Now, they'll have access to official game statistics on the same platform. Genius Sports announced a partnership with X on Thursday, October 15, bringing real-time NFL data to the social media platform's NFL Gametime feature. This gives users access to live scores ...