Hard Rock Bet bans credit cards as trend grows
Hard Rock Bet is the latest online gambling operator to block credit card use for sports betting and casino gaming.
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White Hat Studios to be Acquired by Merkur Group
White Hat Studios will soon be under new ownership after a German family-owned business group agreed to acquire the casino content supplier to expand its presence in the U.S.
Amazon Agrees to $201 Million Settlement in U.S. Social Casino Lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to a proposed $201 million settlement in a U.S. class-action lawsuit alleging it facilitated illegal gambling transactions through social casino applications available on its Amazon Appstore.
Polymarket Lands Exclusive Bundesliga Prediction Market Partnership in
Polymarket has become the exclusive prediction market partner of the Bundesliga in the U.S.
Analysis of CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules Impact on Sports
Michael Selig’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially published its proposed prediction markets rules on Wednesday after months of review and thousands of public comments.
Caesars Entertainment to be Acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in
Caesars Entertainment announced on Thursday that it has agreed to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash transaction valued at about $17.6 billion.
Weekly Roundup: U.S. Prediction Market Sector Update
The burgeoning U.S. prediction market sector closed a busy week of activity.
Former Betway Director Jon Russell on U.S. Prediction Markets
Watching the prediction markets fight unfold, it’s clear there’s no shortage of moving parts.
DraftKings Reports Strong Start to 2026
DraftKings opened 2026 with stronger‑than‑expected results, reporting higher revenue and continued growth in its core sports betting and gaming operations.
Sports Leagues, Players Unions Seek Tighter Control Over Prediction
U.S. sports leagues and players’ unions are urging the CFTC to adopt stricter oversight and safeguards over sports-event contracts, while calling for a direct role in enforcing them.