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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ryan Butler • Senior News Analyst 10+ years betting experience

    Tribal Nations Step Up Fight Against Prediction Markets (opens the original)

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    The Ninth Circuit ruling gives tribes another legal avenue to challenge sports event contracts offered on their lands. LAS VEGAS - Tribal gaming nations are strengthening the legal and political fight against sports prediction markets, securing a federal appeals court victory that gives tribes a separate avenue to challenge contracts offered on their lands without their authorization. Tribal leaders at this week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) said their opposition centers on protecting sovereignty a

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Ryan Butler • Senior News Analyst 10+ years betting experience

    Casino CEOs Warn Prediction Markets Threaten State Gaming Rules (opens the original)

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    Top execs from Caesars, MGM, and Wynn joined the American Gaming Association in arguing that prediction markets operating outside state oversight could create problems for regulated gaming. LAS VEGAS — The leaders of Nevada’s three largest gaming operators reaffirmed warnings Tuesday that sports prediction markets are operating outside state gambling laws and could invite a broader backlash against the gaming industry. Caesars CEO Tom Reeg rejected the argument that calling a sports wager a fede

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Ryan Butler • Senior News Analyst 10+ years betting experience

    Massachusetts' 2027 iGaming Bid Looks to Counter Offshore Market (opens the original)

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    Rep. David Muradian is preparing another push for online casino legalization after his 2026 bill stalled. Massachusetts residents are already playing online casino games, state Rep. David Muradian said. His case for legalization is that the state should regulate that activity instead of leaving players with offshore sites. “The question to me isn’t whether we should allow it or whether we want this activity to continue taking place in an unregulated black market,” Muradian said during an industr

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Ryan Butler • Senior News Analyst 10+ years betting experience

    Virginia's iGaming Hopes Build for 2027 After Near Miss (opens the original)

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    Bipartisan bills failed to align in 2026 as oversight, consumer protections, and casino impacts shape Virginia’s next iGaming push. Virginia lawmakers could make another serious push to legalize online casino gaming in 2027, but questions about regulatory oversight, consumer protections, and the impact on the state’s expanding casino industry remain significant hurdles. Virginia state Sen. Jeremy McPike said his fellow lawmakers are continuing to evaluate how iGaming could bring an existing offs

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Ryan Butler • Senior News Analyst 10+ years betting experience

    Robins: DraftKings Will Win Regardless of Prediction Market Fate (opens the original)

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    Prediction volume has more than doubled since July, while sportsbook handle is up 15% as DraftKings considers pulling forward 2027 spending. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins believes the company’s growing prediction market business can become a meaningful long-term contributor, but he is also confident DraftKings will continue to excel if the Supreme Court ultimately blocks sports event contracts. Robins said DraftKings has positioned itself to compete under either outcome while maintaining strong re

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