American gambling company, Boston-based, sportsbook and DFS provider.
The UFC has confirmed Connor McGregor’s return fight ended in a knee injury that required surgery. He has torn ACL and meniscus, ending his planned comeback for now. A year-long sidelining is anticipated as he eyes a 2027 return and a possible rematch with Holloway.
Most Valuable Promotions has merged with the Professional Fighters League to create a single combat-sports company led by MVP founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with PFL CEO John Martin on the board. The combined group will bring together nearly 300–400 fighters, combine boxing and MMA rosters, and keep broad global media partnerships including Netflix and ESPN.
Washington state has obtained a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, barring most wagers on sports, elections, and related topics. Kalshi must implement geofencing by Sept. 2 and faces penalties if it fails. The case highlights a clash between state regulators and federal oversight over prediction markets, with the CFTC declaring a market emergency amid pressure from New York’s lawsuit.
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
Bill Simmons’s disclosure that a proxy bet was placed for him in Massachusetts has sparked scrutiny of online sports betting rules. Regulators are reviewing the practice, and FanDuel has voided the bets and reported the matter. The case highlights how location and account rules shape betting activity.
The White House access for CNN, MSNOW and Politico has been preliminarily revoked due to concerns over professionalism and handling of sensitive information. The outlets may contest the decision in court while the administration argues it is within its authority to regulate access to restricted areas. Background points to a long history of journalist access decisions by administrations.