494-Regulation/Legal: States Push Back as Prediction Markets Expand Against Sportsbooks

Regulation/Legal: States Push Back as Prediction Markets Expand Against Sportsbooks

• Bipartisan state coalition moves: Nevada AG is leading a multisate effort (including Ohio) to reaffirm that states retain authority to regulate sports betting as prediction markets grow — a clear legal and policy flashpoint. GamblingNews

• Tax + regulatory imbalance: New analyses show prediction markets currently may benefit from favorable tax treatment versus traditional sportsbooks under IRS/futures rules, driving policy debate ahead of 2026 changes. The Straight+1

• Ongoing uncertainty: Industry commentators expect this conflict to remain central through 2026, with states considering new laws and courts possibly needing to clarify the regulatory divide. SBC Americas

TRI‑STATE HEAT

New York

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New Jersey

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Pennsylvania / Philadelphia

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GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ

• TfL ad spend vs. ban promise: London gambling firms have spent nearly £5M on ads across Transport for London despite a mayoral pledge to ban them, fueling criticism from public health advocates. The Guardian

• Meridianbet product launch: Meridianbet introduces “Flash Bet,” a rapid sports simulation feature giving near‑instant outcomes, representing a tech innovation trend in sportsbooks. World Casino News

• Integrity concerns mount: A major U.S. poll highlights rising fears about sports betting’s impact on game integrity, with reports of growing concern among fans and athletes. The Washington Post

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