MLS has dropped the harshest penalty it has, barring Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life after an investigation found both players bet on soccer, including on their own teams. Betting alerts sparked the case Major League Soccer said the case began after suspicious wagering alerts were flagged by its monitoring partners. That led to […]
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New York Bill Would Force Sportsbooks to “Show Their Work” Every Month
New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would push a monthly betting “receipt” to every mobile sportsbook customer, making it a lot harder to ignore what the app has been quietly keeping score of all along. The proposal: mandatory monthly account statements Assembly Bill A10329, filed February 24, 2026, by Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay and […]
DCMS Moves to Shut Out Unlicensed Betting Sponsors From UK Sport
UK ministers want to make sure fans betting on matchday are using regulated sites, not mystery operators hiding behind a club badge. What DCMS is proposing The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has opened the door to a new rule: only gambling operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission would be allowed to […]
Washington Senate Clears Path for In-State College Betting at Tribal Casinos
Washington lawmakers just took a big step toward letting fans wager on local college teams legally—without turning student-athletes into prop-bet targets. The vote: SB 6137 moves to the House The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 6137 on February 11, 2026, in a 41–8 vote, sending the proposal to the House for its next round […]
MLS Strikes Exclusive Deal with Polymarket as Prediction Markets Push into Pro Sports
Major League Soccer has teamed up with Polymarket in a multi-year partnership that positions the fast-growing prediction market platform as the league’s exclusive partner across its regular season, playoffs, and All-Star Game. Tapping Into Fan Forecasts With soccer continuing to gain ground in the U.S., the MLS is betting that fans want more than just […]
FanDuel Faces Tribal Backlash Over California Prediction Markets
Tensions flare as FanDuel quietly pushes into unregulated gaming territory, drawing sharp criticism from California’s tribal leaders. Tribal Leaders Call Foul on FanDuel The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is accusing FanDuel of sidestepping the law and threatening tribal sovereignty with its latest foray into prediction markets. “These platforms seek to bypass California law and […]
New York’s ORACLE Act Targets Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
A proposed New York law could force platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to rethink how they operate in the state. Crackdown on Sports Contracts in the Cards New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would put strict limits on prediction market platforms, particularly those offering sports-related contracts. The ORACLE Act (Assembly Bill A09251), introduced […]
Delay in Wisconsin Sports Betting Bill Could Hand Market to National Prediction Apps
Wisconsin lawmakers hit pause this week on a bill that would allow tribal casinos to launch online sports betting. And while the state hesitates, national prediction markets are already moving in — with no taxes, no local oversight, and no ties to Wisconsin. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 601 (AB 601), would let the […]
NCAA Set to Let Athletes Bet on Pro Sports — A Game-Changer for Betting Integrity
In a sharp policy shift, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee has approved a proposal that would allow college athletes and athletic department staff to place bets on professional sports. If Divisions II and III sign off in their meetings this month, the rule could go into effect as early as November 1. Crucially, betting […]
Splash Sports Raises $14.5M to Bring Real-Money Contests to More Sports Fans Across North America
Social gaming company Splash Sports has landed a fresh $14.5 million Series B funding round, giving the peer-to-peer platform the firepower to grow its reach across the U.S. and Canada. The round was led by Dream Ventures and backed by several other investors, including Boston Seed Capital, Velvet Sea Ventures, and Evolution Partners. The goal? […]
