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North Carolina’s sports wagering tax haul fell in August from July levels, though the state still collected more than it did in the same month a year earlier.

The Wabanaki Nations and Maine officials are raising concerns that federally regulated prediction markets could siphon revenue from the state’s tribal-run sports betting system and sidestep local gaming oversight.

Optimove has partnered with Plaee to give operator clients a turnkey route into prediction markets through branded white-label offerings and customer retention tools.

Polymarket has rolled out new consumer protections, including deposit limits, voluntary self-exclusion and a new Trust & Safety Center, as scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies.

Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart said online casino legalization is unlikely to move this year, but a new governor in 2027 could create a better opening for House Bill 298.