DraftKings sports operations director Johnny Avello said the Chicago Bears moved from +1400 to +1200 in Super Bowl futures after trading for Jeffery Simmons on 29 October. After Chicago’s 34-17 win over Seattle on 2 November, the Bears stood at +750, behind the San Francisco 49ers at +550 and Buffalo Bills at +600.
The odds movement and increased wagers on Chicago affect DraftKings’ exposure to Super Bowl futures.
Quarter ended 30 June 2026
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BetMGM reported that 91% of its World Series handle and more than 60% of bets back the Brewers to beat the Rays. Caesars Sportsbook's Eric Biggio told Covers that overall volume may fall short of the past two World Series without major-market teams. FanDuel said the Brewers are taking 70% of the money.
BetMGM reported that 91% of its handle on the World Series is on the Milwaukee Brewers to win the best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with more than 60% of bets also backing Milwaukee. The report, published on 23 October, said the World Series winner odds moved from -165 at open to -175 on Friday.
The annual value of sports betting sponsorship deals in the Americas rose 145% between 2020 and 2025 to more than $1.45bn, according to GlobalData's Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026. The number of contracts grew 106.6% over the same period, with football the leading channel.
The yearly value of sports betting sponsorship deals across the Americas grew 145% between 2020 and 2025, reaching more than $1.45bn, according to the Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026 produced by GlobalData. Over the same period the number of contracts rose 106.6%.
DraftKings chief executive Jason Robins said the company's DKeX exchange has become the third-largest US prediction market exchange since launching in late June. DraftKings Predictions is available in 38 states, with its full event-contract suite in 18, and Robins said the company is positioned for either outcome of regulatory debate on sports event contracts.
DraftKings chief executive and co-founder Jason Robins said the company's DKeX prediction market exchange has reached third place among US prediction market exchanges. Robins spoke at the NEXTPredict Summit in New York City on 22 October, according to the report. DKeX launched in late June.
Speakers at day one of the NEXTPredict Summit New York debated who gains from prediction markets, with economists disagreeing over whether retail traders are structurally disadvantaged. DraftKings' Jason Robins said the company's predictions business is already the third-largest exchange despite operating in fewer than half of US states.
SportsGrid is reportedly seeking a buyer with help from investment bank Telos Advisors, citing an unnamed source first reported by Front Office Sports. The company has reportedly held talks with potential buyers for several months, and one possible lead buyer has emerged. SportsGrid’s revenue has declined in recent years after it lost major sportsbook partnerships with operators such as FanDuel and BetMGM.
SportsGrid, a sports wagering media network, is reportedly working with investment bank Telos Advisors to find a buyer, according to an unidentified source cited in a report. The company has reportedly held talks with prospective buyers for several months, and one potential lead buyer has emerged. The identity of that buyer was not disclosed.