Carnival Corporation joined the American Gaming Association, becoming the trade group’s first cruise-line member. The company said membership would support engagement on gaming regulation and responsible-gambling initiatives; the AGA said Carnival would take part in its industry work.
Carnival’s membership brings a cruise operator into the AGA’s industry discussions on gaming policy and responsible gambling.
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DraftKings is promoting its DraftKings Predictions platform in California and pursuing expansion in Georgia, Texas and Florida, according to the report. The article says prediction-market operators argue their products fall under Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation rather than state gambling laws, a position disputed by some state regulators. It also reports that the debate has divided the gambling industry.
Kalshi will provide $2 million over two years to fund the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative. NCPG said the programme will develop education and harm-reduction resources for retail traders, including those using prediction markets; Kalshi will also join a new NCPG membership category.
DraftKings Predictions introduced Combos on 11 May, allowing customers to group multiple sports event contracts into one position, the company said. The feature launched across the NBA playoffs, with further rollouts expected; the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates the prediction market, while the report notes opposition from the American Gaming Association to sports event contracts.
Optimove's study of the 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments found betting activity rose 60% during the men's First and Second Round weekend, 19–22 March. Existing customers accounted for 97% of depositing players throughout the tournament through 6 April, while first-time depositors made up 3% during that peak period.
BETBY launched its BETBY Predictions platform on 1 April 2026 and plans to offer it across its partner network. The company said it excludes highly sensitive or controversial topics, although the source text cuts off before specifying further safeguards.