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Former Amazon CFO Warren Jenson Joins Polymarket as Prediction Market Scales US Exchange

Polymarket has hired former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO, adding a veteran executive as the prediction market expands its US exchange and faces continued legal questions over sports event trading.

Posted on: September 13, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

DraftKings’ 9/11 parlay promotion drew condemnation from New York regulators

DraftKings’ 9/11 parlay promotion drew condemnation from New York regulators

DraftKings removed and apologized for a Sept. 11, 2023 parlay promotion after public backlash, and New York regulators publicly condemned the incident.

Posted on: September 13, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

New York joins push for school-based gambling education

New York joins push for school-based gambling education

A new responsible gambling debate is putting more focus on prevention before problems start, with New York among the states where lawmakers are pushing to bring gambling education into schools.

Posted on: September 13, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

FanDuel to integrate sportsbook odds and prediction markets into Real App for 2026 NFL season

FanDuel to integrate sportsbook odds and prediction markets into Real App for 2026 NFL season

Real App says FanDuel will supply live odds and contextual betting markets across its sports experience beginning with the 2026 NFL season, with the features remaining optional for users.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

BetMGM rolls out football season sportsbook upgrades, new protections and weekly promos

BetMGM rolls out football season sportsbook upgrades, new protections and weekly promos

BetMGM has announced a broad football season product update featuring sportsbook performance improvements, new betting tools, weekly promotions and responsible gambling messaging.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

FanDuel CEO says prediction markets are an opportunity, not a threat

FanDuel CEO says prediction markets are an opportunity, not a threat

FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski said the operator sees sports prediction markets as a way to reach new customers in states without legal sportsbooks, even as a Supreme Court case could reshape the market.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

VGW to pay New York $8 million after illegal gambling enforcement action

New York Attorney General Letitia James said VGW Holdings will pay $8 million to the state following an enforcement action tied to illegal gambling operations.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Phileas Fogg pointed to G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park

Phileas Fogg pointed to G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park

Phileas Fogg is on track for the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sept. 18 at Belmont Park after a strong Saratoga workout, with the race offering a Breeders’ Cup Classic berth.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

VGW Agrees to $8 Million New York Settlement After Sweepstakes Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured an $8 million settlement from VGW, resolving a state investigation into the operator’s sweepstakes casino model.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

VGW Hit With $8M Fine in New York as State Tightens Sweepstake Casino Enforcement

VGW Hit With $8M Fine in New York as State Tightens Sweepstake Casino Enforcement

VGW, the owner of Chumba Casino, Luckyland, and Global Poker, has been fined $8 million in New York as the state continues its crackdown on sweepstakes casino operators.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews