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S&P Global: Sports Still King on Prediction Markets
It’s not earth-shattering news to those that avidly follow prediction markets, but sports event contracts remain the lifeblood -- a status that’s likely to be amplified now that the U.S. is into the heart of...
Blockchain.com Latest Big Crypto Name to Try Hand in U.S. Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com is the latest big name from the world of cryptocurrency brokerage houses looking to try its hand in the U.S. prediction market industry. A Blockchain.com advertisement. The company is applying for the licenses needed...
BetMGM Q3 EBITDA Doubles, Reiterates 2026 Outlook
BetMGM, one of the largest online sportsbook operators in the U.S., reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance while noting its third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) more than doubled on a year-over-year basis....
Texas Capital: Boyd Gaming Stock Is Catalyst-Rich, ‘Deeply Undervalued’
Like other casino stocks, Boyd Gaming has struggled of late, shedding nearly 10% over the past month—a slump that extends its year-to-date loss to 18.6%—but some analysts remain constructive on shares of the Orleans operator....
Macquarie Forecast: Prediction Market Taker Volume to Hit $187 Billion in 2026
Prediction market taker volume is poised to reach $187 billion this year, according to a new report from Macquarie. DraftKings and rival FanDuel are poised to gain prediction market share, according to analyst. (Image: DraftKings/Shutterstock)...
Bipartisan Backlash: Democratic and Republican Voters Reject Election Prediction Markets
With Election Day just three weeks away, prediction market operators are counting on surging volume in political event contracts, but many voters oppose those derivatives. Voters of both parties aren't in favor of prediction markets...
Sydney Sweeney Sparks New Buzz With Latest Racy Novig Commercial
Actress Sydney Sweeney has released a new commercial for sports prediction exchange Novig—and it’s just as provocative as the campaign's debut spot last month. Actress Sydney Sweeney. She's appearing in another racy Novig commercial. (Image:...
IG Group CEO Corcoran Queries Prediction Market Volume, Sees Supreme Court Stepping In
IG Group (LON: IGG) CEO Breon Corcoran is questioning how major prediction market platforms report trading volume, while noting the U.S. Supreme Court may soon be forced to deliver critical legal clarity on event contracts....
CFTC Codifies Rule Stating Casino-Style Wagers, Including Sports Bets, Aren’t Swaps
In what prediction market and sports betting industry insiders are calling a late Friday surprise, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it is codifying a rule clarifying that “casino-style gambling products” do not...
Fontainebleau Owner Wants to Refresh Florida Casino
Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development, the company behind the flagship Las Vegas Strip casino resort, is proposing a major overhaul of its Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, Fla. An aerial view of the Big Easy...
