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ProphetX partners with Agg Market to bring CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets to Solana

ProphetX partners with Agg Market to bring CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets to Solana

ProphetX says its full suite of CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets is now accessible on Solana through a partnership with Agg Market.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Maryland Sports Betting Handle Rose 7.3% to $465.9M in August

Maryland Sports Betting Handle Rose 7.3% to $465.9M in August

Maryland’s sports betting handle climbed to $465.9 million in August 2026, with mobile sportsbooks accounting for almost all wagers and $7 million flowing to the state.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Florida broadens sweepstakes casino crackdown to payment processors

Florida is widening its sweepstakes casino enforcement strategy by naming payment processors as co-defendants in lawsuits against VGW and Stake, a move that could test whether states can disrupt the industry by targeting its financial infrastructure.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

CFTC Push to Define ‘Gaming’ Could Shape How Prediction Markets Compete With Sportsbooks

CFTC Push to Define ‘Gaming’ Could Shape How Prediction Markets Compete With Sportsbooks

The CFTC’s latest rulemaking push and a growing court fight with state regulators are putting fresh focus on what separates a prediction market from a traditional sportsbook.

Posted on: September 12, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Boca Raton man arrested on new bookmaking, money laundering charges

Boca Raton man arrested on new bookmaking, money laundering charges

Authorities say a Boca Raton man previously convicted in an illegal sports gambling case was arrested again after investigators linked him to a new alleged bookmaking operation and more than $3 million in bank activity.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Connecticut issues cease-and-desist orders to 9 prediction market platforms over sports wagers

Connecticut issues cease-and-desist orders to 9 prediction market platforms over sports wagers

Connecticut has issued nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas as state officials escalate enforcement against prediction markets they say are illegally offering sports wagers.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Connecticut orders nine firms, including Crypto.com, to stop alleged illegal sports prediction markets

Connecticut orders nine firms, including Crypto.com, to stop alleged illegal sports prediction markets

Connecticut regulators issued cease-and-desist orders to nine companies, including Crypto.com, Polymarket and Robinhood, saying they are operating illegal sports prediction markets or sports betting platforms in the state.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Boca Raton-area pickleball player charged in alleged illegal online sports betting ring

Boca Raton-area pickleball player charged in alleged illegal online sports betting ring

A year-long South Florida investigation led to the arrest of Devon Shalmi, who investigators say operated an illegal online sports betting business tied to Allgames365.com and more than $3 million in payments.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Agg Market launches Solana tokenization layer for ProphetX prediction markets

Agg Market launches Solana tokenization layer for ProphetX prediction markets

Agg Market says every ProphetX market is now available on-chain through a new Solana-based tokenization layer, while ProphetX’s existing contract terms and settlement processes remain unchanged.

Posted on: September 11, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Polymarket Adds Private Group Chat Feature With New Squads Launch

Polymarket Adds Private Group Chat Feature With New Squads Launch

Polymarket has introduced Squads in its US app, adding private group chats, shared market discussions and social trading tools ahead of football season.

Posted on: September 10, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews