NFL Joins States in Fight Against Prediction Markets

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NFL Joins States in Fight Against Prediction Markets

Thu, October 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·

NFL urges the Supreme Court to rule on regulation of prediction markets

The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to rule on the regulation of prediction markets after the league accounted for $1.8 billion in trading volume on the first Sunday of this season alone, arguing that states are better positioned to oversee sports-related contracts “given the current landscape.

DraftKings, Prediction Markets Put on Notice Amid FanDuel VIP Scrutiny

Sen. Richard Blumenthal tells FOS he'll look at prediction markets, too.

Braves' $100M Star's New Deal Brings MLB's Gambling History Back Under the Spotlight

We have players like Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz who have been suspended from MLB for alleged rigging of games. And legends like Pete Rose, who have been permanently banned from MLB for betting.

Expansion is the rage in pro sports. But is bigger really better?

The NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA and NWSL are all looking to get bigger, chasing billions in expansion fees. But as the leagues add teams, they're also confronting a fundamental question: How big is too big?

Victor Wembanyama Sends Shot at LeBron James, Kevin Durant

As more and more NBA players sign partnerships with gambling companies and "prediction markets," Victor Wembanyama took a stand against the trend.

NFL rumors: Patriots, Ravens, Eagles, Packers on track to do battle on trade market

The NFL trade deadline is only a month away, but teams are already trying to find ways to improve their team. With injuries and surprise retirements happening , there’s no surprise that several teams need to add to their depth at this point of the season. The one area where most seem to need help is their offensive line, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano has […] The post NFL rumors: Patriots, Ravens, Eagles, Packers on track to do battle on trade market appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘Corruption Is Alive,’ ‘Look Who’s Waking Up 35 Years Too Late’ — Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Insider Reviving Old Book Claiming Fixed NFL Games

A decades-old allegation of game-fixing in the NFL is circulating again. Mike Florio, via ProFootballTalk, posted on Wednesday that a 1989 book by investigative reporter Dan Moldea claimed at least 70 NFL games had been fixed.

Insider believes ESPN has good shot to remain exclusive CFB broadcaster for 24-team format

ESPN has a strong chance of holding onto the College Football Playoff as its exclusive rights holder, even if the event doubles to 24 teams, according to longtime college football insider Ralph Russo, whose prediction runs counter to the widespread assumption that a much larger bracket would open the sport’s most valuable postseason property to…

Investigation claims that ‘no fewer than 70’ NFL games were ‘fixed’ for gambling

As sports gambling has become legalized in most states across the country, there is more concern than ever about the integrity of the game. However, one investigative journalist claimed in a decades-old interview that dozens of NFL games were “fixed” for gambling. Back in 1989, investigative journalist and author Don Moldea released a book titled…

Kalshi odds suggest Lincoln Riley is likely to be fired

Prediction markets are rapidly evolving from simple forecasting instruments into mainstream financial platforms. Across media, sports, and finance, markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are appearing on everyday screens, including sports. One of Kalshi’s latest markets predicts whether the head football coach of the University of Southern California, Lincoln Riley, will be fired, and the…

How Patriots have same problem as Packers in NFL trade market

This trade market problem is not an easy one to resolve.

CFP Director Supportive of 24-Team Playoff, Endorses College Sports Bill

Rich Clark said a potential 24-team playoff would be "spectacular."

Report: Multiple College Football Playoff Contenders Under Investigation For Alleged NIL Violations

Multiple programs are under investigation today.

“Got to Know Your Place in Life”: NASCAR Loses Fans to NFL as Insiders Call Out “Horrible” Schedule

NASCAR may have finally realized it cannot win every Sunday fight. As the NFL season takes over the sports calendar, NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy raised the question the sport has increasingly faced: “Should we be going up against the NFL at this point in the year on every single Sunday? It’s a challenging proposition.

Could The NFL Schedule An Annual Game Between Las Vegas And San Francisco?

An 18-game NFL regular season is inevitable and rumors have it that an expanded slate could feature a yearly contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

Early Week 5 NFL betting, odds: 2 wagers that I like right now

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ESPN's Computer Model Names NFL's 5 Biggest 'Pretenders' This Season

ESPN's computer model is not high on these teams.