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- Record March Madness Betting and Prediction Market Litigation Headline Critical Week for U.S. Gaming
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The NCAA men’s basketball championship between Michigan and UConn serves as the focal point of a record-breaking week for the U.S. gambling industry, with legal wagering estimated...
- Major Sportsbooks Reject Official NCAA Data Deals Over Strict Integrity Standards and High Risk Prop Bet Bans
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Licensed gaming operators including DraftKings and FanDuel have declined official data partnerships with the NCAA due to mandatory restrictions on college athlete prop bets. The st...
- Coinbase Faces Backlash Over Aggressive Sports Prediction Market Promotion During March Madness Basketball Tournament
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Sports
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled potential adjustments to the platform's notification system following intense user criticism regarding the promotion of sports betting con...
- NCAA Files Federal Lawsuit Against DraftKings Seeking Triple Damages for Unauthorized Use of March Madness Trademarks
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The NCAA has initiated legal action in an Indiana federal court against DraftKings, alleging the sportsbook used "March Madness" and other protected trademarks without authorizatio...
- Polymarket Strikes Historic MLB Deal as Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Rival Kalshi
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its exclusive prediction market partner, marking a significant commercial expansion for the exchange into professional sports. Simultaneo...
- NCAA Deploys ProhiBet Surveillance Technology to Monitor March Madness Referees Following Recent Federal Match Fixing Charges
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The NCAA has partnered with Integrity Compliance 360 to implement the ProhiBet solution for the 2026 men’s basketball tournament, screening over 200 officials for unauthorized wage...
- Circa CEO Derek Stevens Dismisses Threat of Nationwide Sports Betting as Las Vegas Demand Breaks Records
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Despite the legalization of sports wagering in 39 states, Circa CEO Derek Stevens reports that Las Vegas remains the premier destination for the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend....
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Launches Underage Gambling Prevention Campaign Ahead of March Madness Tournament
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The "What’s Really at Stake" initiative aims to curb rising gambling rates among youth and college students through digital outreach and educational resources. Executive Director K...
- Prediction Markets Challenge Traditional Sportsbooks as March Madness Commences Amid Expanding Multi-State Legal Battles
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament is projected to drive record wagering volumes, with prediction markets like Kalshi already reporting over $58 million in trade activity. Simu...
- First guilty plea entered in massive NCAA and CBA basketball point-shaving scandal
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Crime
Jalen Smith, a 30-year-old basketball trainer from North Carolina, pleaded guilty Monday to federal bribery and wire fraud charges. Smith is the first of 26 individuals charged in...
- U.S. Gambling Policy Hits Critical Juncture: State Deadlines Looms for iGaming, Sweepstakes, and Prediction Market Regulation
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The week of March 9, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for U.S. gambling legislation as Virginia, Florida, Hawaii, and Illinois face imminent adjournment deadlines. Key debates center o...