With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, fears are growing over an increase in gambling marketing and its possible social effects.
Policymakers, researchers, and advocacy groups are warning that the global soccer spectacle could help fuel betting activity while exposing vulnerable individuals to greater risks. Stricter Ad Rules Considered as Online Betting Spikes Ahead of the tournament are being discussed to address these concerns.
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes (ITC) has adopted a resolution calling on Congress and federal regulators to protect tribal sovereignty from prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The New York Lottery unveiled yet another scratch-off winner, this time from Cheektowaga.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating after Kalshi personnel admitted that President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator won around $100,000 trading on Kalshi on what Trump’s speeches would include.
England vs. Argentina kicks off in the World Cup Semifinals at 3 p.m. ET on FOX from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
