Friday, August 7, 2026

Sports Betting

Sports are shown on TVs behind a bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in Ohio.

DraftKings, FanDuel Downplay Prediction-Market Cannibalization

Traditional sportsbooks have a new set of competitors.
August 7, 2026
Fanduel logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.

Gambling Industry Gears Up for ‘Arms Race’ This NFL Season

“Competition is fierce,” BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said.
August 6, 2026

WNBA Posts, Deletes Video of Apparent Bueckers-Reese Bet

The CBA includes strict prohibitions against players wagering on games.
July 30, 2026

NBA, MLB Want More Say in Prediction Markets

The NBA said a new rules proposal “falls well short.”
July 28, 2026