The Sports Betting Alliance confirmed on 10 June that bet365 had joined, making it the group’s fifth member. The alliance said it represents FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics Sportsbook and BetMGM and advocates for regulated sports betting across the US.
The membership brings bet365 into an alliance advocating for regulated sports betting across US states.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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The Sports Betting Alliance urged Chicago to delay its proposed municipal licensing and tax framework for online sports betting by at least 180 days, according to the report. It said the proposed 10.25% tax and lack of an application process could force operators to suspend services and put state revenue at risk.
The Sports Betting Alliance announced Joe Maloney as its president and chief executive, with Jeremy Kudon becoming chairman. Maloney joins from the American Gaming Association and will oversee the alliance’s advocacy, communications and strategy; Kudon will lead its national strategy and legislative efforts.
The Sports Betting Alliance proposed a California sports betting market structure under which commercial operators would make annual minimum-guarantee payments and monthly revenue shares to tribes. Two tribal organisations said on 2 April that tribal governments would continue discussions in the coming weeks and months.
LaVonte Holmes received a 30-month federal prison sentence on 20 January 2026 for his role in a sports betting fraud scheme, prosecutors said. Four co-defendants also received sentences ranging from six months to three years after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft and unauthorised use of access devices.
New York Assembly member Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill on 10 December that would prohibit operators from taking in-play sports wagers in the state. The proposal was referred to the Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering; if passed, it would require the state gaming commission to bar casinos and mobile wagering licensees and operators from accepting those bets.