Dan Bernstein
@dan_bernstein_
Assistant Editor @sportico | DMs are open for tips | It all started @thedbk
“When you see someone hurt, it’s like a button gets pushed, and the [betting] machine starts.” Bettors are now targeting sports doctors: sportico.com/business/sport…
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Senate Ag pushes the confirmation vote for CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz, due to Hyde Smith’s flight delay. Dems, led by ranking member Klobuchar saying they won’t support his nomination. Ag Chair Boozman says the committee vote will happen before the August Recess @business
Breaking -- Brian Quintenz's nomination for chairman of the #CFTC will not be up for a vote this evening, a Congressional staffer told IGB. Quintenz was initially listed on the agenda for a 5:30PM ET floor vote. The staffer did not provide any insight on the factor for the delay
A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game, according to documents obtained by ESPN that reveal new details about the suspicious betting under scrutiny by federal investigators espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Pro poker players and sports bettors can now hedge the gambling tax loss deduction on Kalshi
Great work from my colleague Tom Nightingale obtaining the letter industry leaders sent to the Senate asking if they REALLY want to let this Quintenz nomination go through sbcamericas.com/2025/07/18/ind…
"Bet on NBA legally!” Does this strike you as a call to gamble? Kalshi doesn't think so. "This language is very common in the financial world," a company official said when presented with the ad material I found. Story: sportico.com/business/sport…
"Bet on NBA legally!” Does this strike you as a call to gamble? Kalshi doesn't think so. "This language is very common in the financial world," a company official said when presented with the ad material I found. Story: sportico.com/business/sport…
NEW: Inside the telling saga of a (now-former) @Penn_State trustee's legal battle to see details of the school's "landmark" ticketing partnership with @OneElevate_. "It was very disconcerting, for obvious reasons.” w/ @novy_williams for @Sportico👇 sportico.com/leagues/colleg…
ICYMI from yesterday... Kalshi goes on the record to address its past advertising and the presence of institutional market makers. sportico.com/business/sport…
"Bet on NBA legally!” Does this strike you as a call to gamble? Kalshi doesn't think so. "This language is very common in the financial world," a company official said when presented with the ad material I found. Story: sportico.com/business/sport…
Also in here: -Quotes from lawyer whose prediction market comments at last week's gaming conference drew industry attention -Experts talking market makers -@NCPGambling concerns
"Bet on NBA legally!” Does this strike you as a call to gamble? Kalshi doesn't think so. "This language is very common in the financial world," a company official said when presented with the ad material I found. Story: sportico.com/business/sport…
Last week, a lawyer who represents @Kalshi in ongoing litigation said the company differs from gambling apps because "there are no odds being set." @dan_bernstein_ dove into the semantic argument that's central to the futures vs. gambling debate 👇 sportico.com/business/sport…
BREAKING: @AustinFC has added five local investors at an enterprise valuation a little north of $900 million, sources tell @Sportico. Anthony Precourt remains majority shareholder and governor. None of the other LPs fully exited. More 👇 sportico.com/business/team-…