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The Current: Inside The Language Designed To Kill Sports Prediction Markets Via Congress
The Closing Line has obtained draft language that would prohibit sports event contracts. Roundup: NY governor wants new protocols to stop underage…
Jan 13
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Dustin Gouker
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The Handle: Illinois Sports Betting Reaches Record $1.65B Handle In November
It was another record month of volume, Illinois’ second in a row as it continues to cement itself as the nation’s No. 2 market. Revenue came to $145…
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Episode 45: Talking ESPN Bet And Barstool Sportsbook With Former TheScore CEO John Levy
Gambling news roundup: More than 20 people charged in college basketball match-fixing cases; FanDuel Predicts is now live in all 50 states (but just 18…
20 hrs ago
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Dustin Gouker
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News: FanDuel Predicts Expands To More States, Including California, Texas, And Florida
Editor’s note: The weekly podcast, along with a news roundup, will return tomorrow.
Jan 14
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Dustin Gouker
Indiana Handle Dips To $544M In December, But $66M Revenue Nears Record
Early reporting from Indiana and beyond suggests December will be among the highest-hold months on record.
Jan 14
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The Handle: Arizona Smashes Records With October Sports Betting Numbers
Arizona sports betting is suddenly in the conversation to join the $1 billion handle club
Jan 13
The Early Line: FanDuel Is Holding 14%+ In Early December Sports Betting Numbers
Roundup: Gaming groups lobby Congress for sports event contract ban as part of crypto market structure bill; FIFA picks Stats Perform for worldwide…
Jan 12
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Dustin Gouker
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The Handle: Maryland Sports Betting Finishes Strong 2025 With $80M In Revenue For December
Handle was somewhat underwhelming for the month, but improved margins still yielded near-record revenue for Maryland sportsbooks.
Jan 12
The Cashout: NY Sports Betting Hold At 11% For December; Kalshi Hits Record Volume
Gambling news roundup: Tennessee regulator sends cease-and-desists to prediction markets; NJ governor signs bill to help with compulsive gambling on…
Jan 11
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Dustin Gouker
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The Handle: NY Sports Betting Hits $26B Wagers, $2.5B Revenue In 2025
With strong December numbers in, the nation's biggest sports betting market is also one of its healthiest, growing by double digits for the year
Jan 9
The Takeaway: Sports Betting Will Not Cause The End Of Western Civilization
Gambling news roundup: Maine legalizes online casinos, while bills surface in New York and Virginia; Polymarket partners with New York Rangers; Fliff…
Jan 8
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Dustin Gouker
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Episode 44: Fixing The Sports Betting Picks Ecosystem With Juice Reel CEO
Gambling news roundup: Polymarket inks a deal with the Wall Street Journal; Indiana gaming legislation takes center stage as the year starts.
Jan 8
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Dustin Gouker
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