US commercial sports betting revenue reaches $16.96bn in 2025
US adult participation in online sports betting reached 10%, compared with 6% in 2022.
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Kevin Kiley plans congressional scrutiny of betting on youth sports
A possible congressional inquiry could examine whether lawmakers can restrict betting on youth competitions, including through offshore operators.
Kevin Kiley plans congressional review of betting on Little League games
A congressional review could address safeguards and jurisdictional challenges around wagering on youth competitions.
Christie predicts Supreme Court case over US sports prediction markets
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction contracts fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws.
American Gaming Association urges action on sweepstakes casino platforms
Potential investigations and legislation could affect the availability and operating model of sweepstakes casinos.
US legal sports betting handle reaches $167bn in FY 2025
Investors can assess US sports betting growth through $167bn in handle and a 23% increase in gross revenue.
Brazil to take 39% of Latin American GGR in 2026, IBIA projects
The projection gives operators and investors a regional benchmark for sizing Brazil against Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
US House subcommittee holds hearing on sports event contract integrity
Congressional scrutiny of sports event contracts could reshape how operators, suppliers and investors treat prediction markets alongside licensed sportsbooks.
Kalshi spends $990,000 on lobbying as prediction market fight widens
Lobbying spending shows prediction-market exchanges and casino interests are competing to shape federal rules that could determine whether sports event contracts face state gambling regulation.
AGA urges Congress to restrict sports event contracts on prediction markets
The requested changes could determine whether prediction-market sports contracts remain available outside state and tribal gambling systems.
Kalshi faces Michigan geofencing deadline as CFTC orders trades honoured
The rulings test whether federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules for CFTC-regulated event contracts, affecting prediction market operators and licensed sportsbooks.
Prediction Markets coalition alleges coordination between Maryland and casino lobby
Prediction-market operators face ongoing disputes over event contracts, including state opposition and a temporary Michigan bar.
Maryland agency faces questions over AGA letter on prediction markets
The dispute concerns how a state regulator formed its position on sports event contracts offered by prediction-market companies.
AGA reports US gaming revenue rose 9.8% in April 2026
The reported revenue and tax figures give operators and policymakers a measure of regulated US market performance.
AGA urges Congress to prohibit sports and casino contracts on prediction markets
The proposed restriction could change whether prediction-market platforms may offer sports and casino event contracts.
US gaming groups urge Congress to ban sports prediction contracts
A proposed federal ban could affect prediction-market offerings and the division of oversight between federal, state and tribal authorities.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction markets
The proposal could affect which event contracts prediction-market operators may offer.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction-market event contracts
The proposal could change the rules governing event contracts offered in US prediction markets.
LatAm gambling industry figures debate tax rates and illegal-market risks
Tax levels may affect operators’ ability to compete with offshore sites, according to one participant in the debate.
AGA estimates prediction markets cost states and tribes $1 billion in tax revenue
The estimate and jurisdiction dispute could inform state and tribal tax and oversight decisions on prediction markets.
AGA chief urges CFTC to leave sports betting regulation to states
The dispute concerns whether federal or state authorities should oversee prediction markets offering sports contracts.
American Gaming Association urges Congress to restrict sports prediction markets
Congressional action could affect whether prediction platforms can offer sports-related contracts in the USA.
AGA warns US senators prediction markets threaten regulated gaming
The AGA’s testimony highlights a dispute over whether sports prediction markets should fall under state and tribal gaming frameworks.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to restrict sports prediction markets
The requested change could affect whether prediction platforms can offer sports contracts under federal oversight nationwide.
AGA targets prediction markets after reporting sweepstakes progress
Operators face continued AGA advocacy against prediction markets and scrutiny of unregulated sweepstakes casinos.