Sports Betting news and trends

Polymarket Letting Users Make Bets on Private Company Fortunes
Markets // May 19, 2026

Polymarket has introduced what it calls the first prediction markets connected to private company performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

DraftKings Bets on Exchange-Style Expansion As Sportsbook Sector Matures
Earnings // May 08, 2026

Customer acquisition at scale is no longer the name of the online sports betting game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting
Legal & Regulation // April 24, 2026

Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Supreme Court Might Decide Future of Kalshi Sport Event Contracts
Legal & Regulation // April 20, 2026

Kalshi’s battle with state governments over its sports-related event contracts may be headed for the Supreme Court, Fortune reported Monday (April 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test

February 18, 2026
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Prediction Markets Become Flash Point Between Federal and State Regulators

December 11, 2025
Prediction markets, which let users bet on everything from the future price of Bitcoin to the future president of the United States, are the latest flash point between federal and...

Robinhood Sues States to Turn Sports Bets Into Wall Street Trades

August 25, 2025
The lines between the gamification of money and the monetization of gaming are increasingly blurring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Pay by Bank Is User Experience Grand Slam for Sports Betting

February 24, 2025
When it comes to sports betting, speed isn’t just for the players on the field. It’s also a critical factor in the flow of cash, where seamless deposits, lightning-fast payouts...

Quick Reads
World Cup Trading Pushed Prediction Market Volume Past $50 Billion in June

July 14, 2026
Prediction markets surpassed $50 billion in monthly volume in June, with their volume driven by trading on the FIFA World Cup 2026, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (July 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Polymarket Letting Users Make Bets on Private Company Fortunes

May 19, 2026
Polymarket has introduced what it calls the first prediction markets connected to private company performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting

April 24, 2026
Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Supreme Court Might Decide Future of Kalshi Sport Event Contracts

April 20, 2026
Kalshi’s battle with state governments over its sports-related event contracts may be headed for the Supreme Court, Fortune reported Monday (April 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...