Marcus Brooks, the founder of Cascade Relief Team, is indicted for allegedly using disaster relief funds for personal expenses, including gambling. The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed the indictment.
ProphetX and Boom Sports have joined forces to bring federally regulated sports prediction markets to Boom Sports users. The partnership aims to enhance the user experience with engaging and interactive sports markets.
DATA.BET analyzed betting trends from the Esports World Cup 2026, highlighting the most popular games and betting behaviors. Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 dominated the wagering activity, while League of Legends saw the largest bets.
Chickie’s & Pete’s and betPARX have joined forces to enhance the football season experience with exclusive promotions and activations. The partnership will span across 18 locations, offering customers unique gaming opportunities and integrated marketing targeting Philadelphia sports fans.
The Texas Medical Association has called for the legal age for using prediction markets to be raised to 21, citing concerns over adolescent vulnerability to gambling addiction. The proposal is under review by the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs.
Kalshi has inked multi-year brand partnerships with five MLB teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox, despite ongoing legal disputes.
Sportradar and Polymarket have expanded their partnership to include over 20 global sports leagues, enhancing Polymarket’s sports offerings with premium data and live content.
Caesars Sportsbook has been fined $251,250 by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for failing to meet responsible gambling standards. The sportsbook also had to give up $45,465 in profits as part of the settlement.
Connecticut has filed a new lawsuit against Kalshi, arguing that its sports event contracts constitute illegal gambling. Kalshi, however, insists it is regulated by the CFTC and not subject to state gaming laws.