5359 stories by Todd Shriber
Coinbase Sees ‘Transformative Period’ Emerging for Prediction Markets
Coinbase sees prediction markets reaching “greater scale and liquidity.” Says fragmentation could spur evolution of prediction market aggregators. Cryptocurrency brokerage giant recently unveiled its prediction market plans. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), the cryptocurrency brokerage firm that recently announced its prediction markets push,...
Kraken Could Be Next Crypto Broker to Enter Prediction Markets
The cyrptocurrency brokerage house is planning a 2026 prediction markets push. It obtained the related licensing via an October acquisition. Kraken would join several rivals in prediction markets space. Industry observers positioning 2026 prediction markets bingo cards ought to ensure they’ve got...
Caesars, Penn Still Contending with Elevated Debt Levels, Says Analyst
Casino operators’ debt/EBITDA levels elevated relative to peers. Analyst says coverage ratios are somewhat low. He adds high debt can hinder asset-level investment. Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) and Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) flailed this year with the casino operators’ sizable...
Crypto.com Hiring Sports Trader, Could Take Other Side of Customer Bets
The quant trader would be part of the prediction market operator’s market making team, stirring speculation the trader will trade against customers. Trader will be tasked with “maximizing profits” while mitigating risks. com recently implemented a three-second delay on sports trades placed...
Chicago Budget Contains Sports Betting Tax, SBA Warns of Bettors Using Illegal Bookies
Chicago’s newly passed budget features a new sports wagering tax. It works out to 10.25% on operators’ revenue generated in the city. Sports Betting Alliance warns tax lacks licensing framework, meaning some operators could leave the city as soon as January. Chicago’s...
Rush Street Interactive Stock Could Be Winning 2026 Bet
It’s been a star among iGaming/sports betting equities in 2025 Analyst says the stock enters 2026 with tailwinds Online sports betting remains a “steady” growth industry In arguably quiet fashion, Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is up nearly 41% year to date,...
FanDuel Predicts Goes Live in Five States, More Coming Soon
FanDuel Predicts debuts in five states as part of “phased national rollout” Sports event contracts will be available in states that don’t permit sports wagering Prediction market platform is expected to debut in other states soon and into 2026 FanDuel Predicts, the...
Robinhood Readying for Prediction Markets ‘Supercycle,’ Says ARK
Robinhood recently announced significant prediction markets expansion Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management compares prediction markets to traditional financial derivatives Wood says Robinhood is on the cusp of a prediction markets “supercycle” Fresh off a recent announcement regarding a major push into prediction...
FanDuel Owner Flutter a Stock to Own in 2026, Says Barron’s
Flutter Entertainment is one of 10 stocks the financial journal recommends for 2026 It’s the only gaming name on the list Shares of the FanDuel owner are off 14% in 2025 Another run of bettor-friendly football results and the emergence of prediction...
FanDuel Sports Networks Owner on Brink of Collapse
Main Street Sports Group risks collapse unless the company can execute a sale to DAZN The company runs the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks (RSNs) The financial stress doesn't pertain to FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment The owner of the regional sports networks (RSNs)...
