Kalshi Sues Illinois to Block Prediction Market Betting Tax
Prediction market Kalshi has sued Illinois to block Senate Bill 3019, which would tax and license its sports event contracts as wagers from 1 July 2026.
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Missouri Becomes 39th US State to Launch Online Sports Betting
Missouri launched legal online sports betting on December 1, 2025, the 39th US state to do so, after voters approved Amendment 2 the previous November.
US Sportsbooks Project Record World Cup Handle as 2026 Tournament Opens
US sportsbooks project a record 2.8 billion to 4.3 billion dollar handle on the 2026 World Cup, the largest soccer betting event in US history.
Amy Howe Departs FanDuel as President Christian Genetski Takes Over
Amy Howe has left as FanDuel CEO and President Christian Genetski has taken over leadership of the business, parent Flutter announced on May 6, 2026.