AGA estimates under-21 users generated $8.844 billion in Kalshi sports trading
The estimate highlights a potential gap between Kalshi’s minimum age and state age limits for sports betting.
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US sports betting leaders discuss state-led model eight years after PASPA
Operators and regulators face choices over state rules, tax policy and responses to illegal betting.
US commercial gaming revenue falls 0.6% to $6.48bn in August
The figures show falling sports betting revenue and state tax receipts alongside continued growth in casino and iGaming revenue.
US commercial gaming revenue falls 0.6% in August as sports betting drops 15.6%
The AGA said prediction markets and unlicensed skill-machine and sweepstakes operators reduced state gaming tax collections, which fell 1.5% to $1.46bn.
AGA seeks US Supreme Court review over Kalshi sports contracts in New Jersey
The case could determine whether prediction markets must meet state gambling requirements when competing with licensed sportsbooks.
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider betting app limits amid addiction concerns
Proposed Pennsylvania restrictions could limit operators’ VIP programmes, microbets and push notifications amid gambling addiction concerns.
Tribal leaders and AGA coordinate opposition to US prediction markets
Tribal leaders and the AGA are coordinating against prediction markets as a California coalition prepares for possible sports betting changes.
Casino executives and AGA intensify criticism of US prediction markets
Prediction markets face increased casino industry criticism alongside mounting scrutiny from courts, Congress and regulators.
Texas Senate committee hears views on prediction-market sports contracts
Any state restrictions could affect prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts in Texas.
Democratic lawmakers back federal gambling safeguards in the US
The proposed measures could set federal requirements affecting sports betting operators and prediction market platforms.
AGA study finds higher financial literacy scores among US gamblers
The findings inform operators’ consumer-protection work around financial literacy and how prediction markets are presented.
AGA study finds 41% of gamblers have high financial literacy
The findings may inform operators’ responsible-gambling education and regulators’ assessment of prediction-market consumer risks.
Blumenthal and Tonko back federal gambling reform proposals
The proposals could change oversight and consumer-protection requirements for sportsbooks and prediction markets.
Texas Senate committee hears competing views on prediction-market oversight
The discussion could shape whether prediction platforms face state-level gambling rules in Texas.
New York judge questions CFTC bid to block state action against prediction markets
The case could affect whether states can apply gambling rules to prediction-market event contracts.
House committee advances gambling-loss deduction restoration before 2027
The proposed change would affect the federal tax treatment of gambling losses for operators’ customers.
Texas Senate committee examines whether prediction markets constitute gambling
The committee’s position could affect how prediction market products are treated under Texas gambling law.
Texas Senate committee hears arguments on prediction-market sports contracts
The hearing may shape how Texas applies its sports-betting prohibition to prediction-market sports contracts.
North American leagues and player unions urge regulators to ban abusive sports bettors
Leagues and player associations are pressing state regulators to coordinate bans on bettors responsible for betting-related athlete abuse.
Prediction markets constrain regulated NFL betting growth in United States
Regulated operators face reported constraints on United States NFL betting growth from prediction markets.
AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US betting on 2026 NFL season
The forecast gives regulated US bookmakers an estimate of NFL betting volume for the 2026 season.
AGA forecasts $29.5bn NFL betting handle as prediction markets expand
The AGA links prediction markets to stalled legal betting growth and potential state gaming tax revenue diversion.
AGA forecasts US NFL sportsbook wagers of $29.5bn as prediction markets gain share
Regulated sportsbooks face prediction market competition for wagering spending as the association forecasts little change in NFL handle.
American Gaming Association marks 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month in September
September marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, while almost 60% of Americans gambled in some form last year.