Prediction Market Operators Gain Upper Hand Over Sportsbooks
Prediction market operators appear to hold all the high cards in their battle with sportsbook operators.
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Prediction market operators appear to hold all the high cards in their battle with sportsbook operators.
Michael Burry, the investor who inspired the movie The Big Short, has bought shares in Flutter and DraftKings, expressing confidence that the sportsbooks can overcome the threat of prediction markets.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become the biggest betting event in history, with global wagering projected to exceed $50 billion as sportsbooks and prediction markets prepare for a surge in activity.
New Mexico has become the latest state to go after prediction markets, targeting Kalshi in a new lawsuit that alleges the platform hewed too closely to what sportsbooks offer.
With U.S. operators expecting unprecedented handle from the soccer tournament, Paysafe’s Zak Cutler argues that a robust cashier will future-proof brands for what’s next.
The legislative effort to require sportsbooks in New York to provide players with monthly betting account statements has reached its last step before a potential governor’s signature.
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DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish heavily criticized Kalshi in a series of social media posts. He dismissed the prediction market platform as niche and questioned its ability to compete with major sportsbooks.
Watching the prediction markets fight unfold, it’s clear there’s no shortage of moving parts.
A new bill introduced in New Jersey aims to ban sportsbooks from providing bonuses or promotions to players who register for responsible gambling tools.
A bill in Colorado targeting sportsbook restrictions moves to the Senate floor without a ban on prop betting.