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VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Sharp Money Fades Seahawks as Circa Takes Patriots Action
According to Jamey Pileggi, risk manager at Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, action on the New England Patriots at even money appears driven less by confidence in New England than by bettors fading the defending...
B.C. Regulator Draws Firm Line Against Sports Prediction Markets
British Columbia’s gambling regulator has joined the growing push against treating sports and entertainment prediction contracts in Canada as securities or derivatives. Wealthsimple has launched its prediction market trading app in Canada. (Image: Wealthsimple) According...
Optimove Report: 84% of NFL Bettors Engaged in Live Betting Last Season
A new Optimove Insights survey reveals that 84% of National Football League (NFL) bettors placed in-game wagers last season, highlighting the rapid rise of live betting. The NFL opens the 2026-27 season Wednesday night with...
Canadian Lottery Coalition Pushes for Crackdown on Prediction Markets
The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) is calling for even tighter controls on prediction markets after financial regulators said last week (Aug. 27) that sports event contracts should not be treated as securities. Financial regulators in...
AGA: Prediction Markets Stall Legal NFL Betting Growth
The American Gaming Association (AGA) expects National Football League (NFL) betting handle to remain virtually flat this season as prediction markets capture a growing share of Americans’ wagering dollars. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Launches ‘Bet on Respect’ to Ban Abusive Bettors
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched a new anti-harassment initiative that can ban abusive bettors from every licensed sportsbook and casino in the state. Track star Gabby Thomas was harassed by a gambler at...
Saskatchewan Extends SIGA Online Gaming Exclusivity to 2029
Saskatchewan has extended the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) exclusive right to operate the province’s regulated online market through September 2029. The deal amendment also approves a First Nations gaming centre pilot project featuring up...
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Tom Brady’s Influence Helps Push Raiders to Name Kirk Cousins Starting QB
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady played a major role in shaping Las Vegas' starting lineup on the eve of the new season, according to head coach Klint Kubiak, who named Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback...
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Kawhi Leonard Trade Clearance Barely Moves Raptors’ NBA Futures
Wednesday's blockbuster NBA ruling—fining the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million, stripping five first-round draft picks, and clearing the Toronto Raptors to acquire Kawhi Leonard—had surprisingly little impact on league betting futures. Kawhi Leonard of the...
Las Vegas ‘At Par’ Campaign Lures 120,000 Canadian Visitors Amid Travel Slump
Las Vegas casino executive Derek Stevens weighed in on U.S.-Canada relations as he announced the conclusion of the "At Par" promotion, which brought more than 120,000 Canadian visitors south over its eight-month run. Golden Gate...
