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Hard Rock Bet adds 2 new Florida real-money games, bringing PMR catalog to 110

Hard Rock Bet added two new Real Money Games Powered by Past Motor Racing in Florida on July 24, increasing its in-state total to 110 titles.

Maryland election official asks prosecutor to investigate prediction markets

Maryland Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis has asked the Office of the State Prosecutor to review whether prediction market platforms are illegally offering election-related wagering under state law.

Brian Quintenz argues federal rules should govern election prediction markets

In a CNBC interview, former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz said election prediction markets are federally regulated derivatives markets and argued that federal preemption should apply over conflicting state warnings.

Tyreek Hill Injury Update Drives Kalshi Action on His Next Team

Tyreek Hill’s latest recovery update has fueled activity on Kalshi, where Miami or retirement currently leads his next-team market at 39%.

Hard Rock Bet launches online sportsbook and casino in Ontario

Hard Rock Bet is now live in Ontario with an online sportsbook and casino, its first market outside the United States.

Survey: Some Medical Students Use Kalshi and FanDuel to Help Cover Tuition

A Clasp survey of 1,000 medical students found that many use prediction markets and sportsbooks, including Kalshi and FanDuel, to help pay for tuition and living expenses, though fewer than half said they post consistent profits.

Hard Rock Bet named official sportsbook of the Miami Marlins in multi-year deal

The Miami Marlins and Hard Rock Bet have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Hard Rock Bet the team’s official sportsbook, with branding, broadcast integrations, and fan promotions tied to home games.

Lottery groups urge regulators to treat prediction markets like gambling

The World Lottery Association and NASPL say prediction markets should be licensed and regulated as gambling products, warning that lottery-style event contracts could divert revenue from regulated lottery channels and public-benefit funding.

Kalshi lists market on who will first announce LeBron James’ next team

Kalshi is offering a prediction market on which person or outlet will first formally announce LeBron James’ next team, with LeBron James himself currently priced as the leading option.

Prediction markets favor Democrats for House, GOP for Senate in 2026 midterms as Florida race draws Kalshi volume

Polymarket is pricing a Democratic House takeover and a Republican Senate hold in the 2026 midterms, while Kalshi’s Florida Republican governor primary market is among the platform’s most active state races.