Kalshi Triggers $7 Billion Loss for Sports Betting Leaders

Kalshi Triggers $7 Billion Loss for Sports Betting Leaders

Kalshi set a new single-day trading record with over $275 million in activity. DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment lost nearly $7 billion in combined market capitalization. Capitol Hill lawmakers are questioning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) oversight of prediction market sports contracts. NEW YORK – … Read more

Senators Push To Eliminate Federal Sports Betting Excise Tax

Senators Push To Eliminate Federal Sports Betting Excise Tax - Catherine Cortez Masto, Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Cindy Hyde-Smith reintroduced legislation to repeal the federal excise tax, calling it outdated. The renewed push comes as Nevada sportsbooks continue to pay millions and follows the recent failure of Rep. Dina Titus’ FAIR Bet Act. WASHINGTON — A bipartisan … Read more