Robinhood and FanDuel are taking a bold step into an emerging financial product that fuses sports betting with market speculation: event contracts.
In August, Robinhood introduced event contracts for college and professional football. FanDuel followed with plans to offer …
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has secured a prestigious 2025 Platinum dotCOMM Award for its creative digital campaign promoting responsible gambling. The recognition was given for the “Mini Me” video, which was honored in the Social Media Marketing …
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California lawmakers have once again revised AB 831 — a controversial bill targeting online sweepstakes gambling—to clarify its scope ahead of a key Senate vote. On September 3, the bill was amended for the second time since being significantly …
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As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, ESPN Bet and FanDuel have rolled out new injury refund policies, expanding on a growing trend among sportsbooks to protect bettors from early-game injuries in player props. The new offerings closely follow the …
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is shaking up its sportsbook operation with a new partnership that puts William Hill Nevada – the state’s largest sports betting operator—at the helm. The collaboration, pending regulatory approval, will bring a revamped retail experience and …
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The Superior Court of California has struck down four motions filed by High 5 Entertainment, deepening legal challenges faced by the company over its sweepstakes-based gaming platform. This marks a significant setback for High 5, as the court questioned …
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Polymarket, the prominent online prediction betting platform, has been granted regulatory approval to relaunch in the United States, according to CEO Shayne Coplan. This green light from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ends the company’s three-year …
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has directed Betty Wins, Orbit Spins, Pacific Spins Casino, and Yabby Casino—all operated by offshore company Tech Zone, Inc., registered in the Union of Comoros—to immediately stop offering online …
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In a significant move to bolster responsible gaming practices across the U.S. online betting sector, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to launch a new certification program. The initiative is …
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In a move that underscores growing unease within the U.S. sweepstakes landscape, Pragmatic Play has chosen to withdraw its content from the vertical altogether. The prominent game provider confirmed it will no longer license its titles to sweepstakes …
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