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Michigan Awards $150K for Youth Gambling Prevention
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced that funding distributed to booster clubs has now reached $150,000 through its High School Boosters Program. Another $100,000 in funding will become available beginning Oct. 1. The announcement continues Michigan's push to address underage gambling risks. More than 30 booster clubs across Michigan have received funding through the High School Boosters Program. The ...
bet365 Goes Live in Washington, D.C.
bet365 has expanded its U.S. footprint with the launch of its online sportsbook in Washington, D.C. The operator announced its D.C. launch on Tuesday alongside a new multi-year partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The agreement will give bet365 a heavy marketing presence around several of the city's professional sports teams, including the Capitals and Wizards. It also continues ...
Fanatics Sportsbook Launches FAIR PLAY MAX for NFL Bets
Fanatics Sportsbook is expanding its player protection features ahead of the 2026 football season. The operator announced the launch of FAIR PLAY MAX, an upgraded version of its existing Fair Play program. The update gives Fanatics another way to stand out from competitors during the busiest time of the sports betting calendar. FAIR PLAY MAX builds on the injury protection ...
FanDuel Makes Bet Protect+ Free for NFL Bets in September
FanDuel is dropping the fee on its Bet Protect+ injury protection feature for NFL bets throughout September. The sportsbook announced the change as the 2026 NFL season kicks off, giving users a temporary way to protect eligible player props without paying the usual 3% charge. FanDuel is making Bet Protect+ free on eligible NFL wagers throughout September, temporarily removing the ...
Pirates vs White Sox Predictions (09/10/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Pittsburgh Pirates (73-73) are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning eight of their last 10 games. All of a sudden, they’re five games back of the final NL Wild Card spot. While the postseason is still a longshot, there’s now a glimmer of hope. It’s a matchup against the Chicago White Sox (75-70), who have hit a ...
Michigan Ensures Detroit Casinos Meet Responsible Gaming Standards
Michigan is continuing to put compliance and responsible gaming at the center of its regulated gambling market. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) renewed the operating licenses of MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown after completing its annual review of all three properties. The renewals are another example of how the MGCB has been diligent in ...
BetMGM Adds BetDefense for 2026 NFL Season
BetMGM is adding several new features for the 2026 NFL season, including its own form of injury protection for player props. The sportsbook announced its enhanced NFL offerings earlier this week. BetDefense is one of the main additions, but BetMGM is also rolling out an enhanced Cash Out feature. The timing comes right when FanDuel and Fanatics have also made ...
Phillies vs Braves Predictions (09/11/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Philadelphia Phillies (82-65) still have a chance to catch the Atlanta Braves (86-61) for the NL East division lead. The two teams are set to go at it for a three-game series, with the Phillies four games back of the Braves. While it’ll be tough to make up ground, it’s not insurmountable, especially if the Phillies complete the sweep. ...
FanDuel Announces New Partnership With Real App
FanDuel is finding another way to engage its users during the NFL season. The operator announced a new partnership with Real App this week, becoming the platform's first official sportsbook and prediction market partner. The deal will bring FanDuel odds directly into Real App, which has more than 1.5 million monthly active users. It's another example of FanDuel trying to ...
DraftKings Launches NFL-Themed Responsible Gaming Tool With Mindway AI
DraftKings is taking a different approach to responsible gaming during the busiest betting periods of the year. Mindway AI announced the launch of Gamalyze American Football this week, expanding a partnership with DraftKings that began earlier this year. It's another example of DraftKings trying to make responsible gaming tools more interactive for users. DraftKings began promoting Gamalyze American Football on ...
Cowboys vs Giants Predictions (09/13/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Dallas Cowboys kick off the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East divisional matchup against the rival New York Giants. Dallas projects to be significantly improved on defense. They’re getting a full year out of stud defensive tackle Quinnen Williams after acquiring him at the trade deadline last year. On top of that, first-round safety Caleb Downs looks like ...
Red Sox vs Rangers Predictions (09/15/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Boston Red Sox (82-68) are just playing out the year, as they’re not in a position where they can improve their playoff seeding, fully entrenched in the second AL Wild Card spot, but 8.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead. The Texas Rangers (74-76) are fighting for a playoff spot, currently with two ...
Nebraska Sports Betting Fight Heats Up Before November Vote
Nebraska's online sports betting debate is starting to heat up ahead of the November election, which will decide whether the state expands sports betting access beyond retail locations. Save Nebraska Sports launched a campaign at the State Capitol, opposing two ballot measures that would allow statewide online sports wagering. The group includes State Auditor Mike Foley, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, ...
New Jersey Takes Closer Look at Gambling Marketing
New Jersey lawmakers are putting more scrutiny on how sportsbooks interact with customers who may be showing signs of problem gambling. Two responsible gambling measures were considered by the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee earlier this week. One focuses on targeted marketing, while the other would make several changes to New Jersey's self-exclusion process. The proposals come as ...
Braves vs Cubs Predictions (09/16/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Atlanta Braves (89-63) are coming off a 6-3 win in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs (84-68). With a 5.5-game lead in the NL East over the Philadelphia Phillies, there’s not too much to play for here, as the Braves are entrenched in their playoff spot. On the other hand, the Cubs are trying to hold onto their ...
House Committee Takes Up Gambling Tax Fix
Sports bettors could eventually get relief from a controversial federal tax rule that took effect in 2026. The House Ways and Means Committee is considering a proposal that would once again allow qualifying taxpayers to deduct gambling losses up to the full amount of their winnings. The change is included in a broader tax package scheduled for committee consideration on ...
Arizona Adds More Retail Sports Betting Options
Arizona is moving closer to adding more places for bettors to wager in person. The Arizona Department of Gaming announced new limited event wagering licenses on Sept. 15, giving racetracks and approved off-track betting locations a path toward offering retail sports betting. This is an important step, but the locations cannot begin taking wagers yet. Each one still has to ...
Sparks vs Wings Predictions (09/17/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Los Angeles Sparks (15-25) had won two games in a row before the break, so they’ll look to build on that in a tough spot on the road against the Dallas Wings (24-16). The Wings rank 5th in both Offensive and Defensive Rating, so this is a well-rounded team. Meanwhile, the Sparks are 10th in Offensive Rating and 13th ...
Aces vs Storm Predictions (09/17/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Las Vegas Aces (27-13) are one of the best teams in the WNBA, looking to continue their three-game winning streak that began before the break. As the third-ranked offensive team and fifth-ranked defensive team, the Aces are as well-rounded as it gets. Vegas is in a favorable spot on the road against the Seattle Storm (8-32), who are the ...
New York Sports Betting Revenue Climbs as Problem Gambling Calls Rise
New York's mobile sports betting market continues to generate significant revenue for the state, but a new report shows that growth is also coming with increased responsible gaming concerns. According to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, mobile wagering produced $1.3 billion in state tax revenue during State Fiscal Year 2026, making it New York's second-largest source of gaming revenue behind ...