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FanDuel and DraftKings Fund $41 Million Lobbying Effort by Super PAC
Politics // April 15, 2026

Sports gambling platforms have contributed $41 million to a new federal super political action committee (PAC) this year, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 15), citing filings from the Federal Election Commission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mobile Sports Betting Drives Up Credit Delinquency, NY Fed Says
Consumer Finance // March 30, 2026

When mobile sports betting is legalized, consumers’ financial health suffers, according to a study released Wednesday (March 25) by the New York Fed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

NFL Calls for More Regulation of Prediction Markets
Regulation // March 30, 2026

The National Football League is urging prediction market platforms not to offer event contracts that it describes as “objectionable bets,” CNBC reported Monday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming
Payments Innovation // March 27, 2026

In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming

March 27, 2026
In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Overlooked Industries May Hold the Future for Payments Innovation

April 15, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of FinTech, where innovation can often race ahead of regulation, emerging markets present both an opportunity and a challenge for business-to-consumer (B2C) payment providers. Get the...

Real-Time Data Gap Puts Gaming Platforms on Competitive Notice

March 17, 2025
Irony exists everywhere, and the gaming industry is no different. Just take the fact that the gaming industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, yet many companies...

Data Readiness Means Playing Powers Engagement and Monetization for Gaming Businesses

March 05, 2025
Gaming is no longer just about entertainment; it’s about precision, personalization and profit. In the pursuit of these three pillars, few industries have harnessed the power of data as effectively...

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Morgan Stanley Says Gaming Could Score $22 Billion With AI

April 22, 2026
Can artificial intelligence (AI) help the video game industry level up? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

FanDuel and DraftKings Fund $41 Million Lobbying Effort by Super PAC

April 15, 2026
Sports gambling platforms have contributed $41 million to a new federal super political action committee (PAC) this year, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 15), citing filings from the Federal Election Commission....

Mobile Sports Betting Drives Up Credit Delinquency, NY Fed Says

March 30, 2026
When mobile sports betting is legalized, consumers’ financial health suffers, according to a study released Wednesday (March 25) by the New York Fed. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

NFL Calls for More Regulation of Prediction Markets

March 30, 2026
The National Football League is urging prediction market platforms not to offer event contracts that it describes as “objectionable bets,” CNBC reported Monday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete...