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Fanatics has acquired BGC's Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse, enabling the company to list and settle its own event contracts. This move mirrors efforts by sports-betting companies like DraftKings and FanDuel to establish a presence in prediction markets.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper claims FanDuel used a Cameo video he recorded as a VIP reward for gambler Terry Thompson without his consent. Thompson, who wagered $18.5 million with FanDuel and lost $1.5 million, was given the personalized video, which Harper says he would not have created had he known FanDuel's intent. FanDuel and DraftKings are named in a lawsuit filed by Thompson.

Bryce Harper claims he unknowingly participated in a FanDuel gambling promotion via a Cameo video intended as a holiday greeting. The video, which mentioned FanDuel explicitly, is central to a lawsuit by Terry Thompson, a high-roller who alleges the sportsbook targeted him. Harper denies approval or awareness of FanDuel's use of the video, while Pennsylvania authorities investigate the incident.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reviewing a video from Bryce Harper to FanDuel user Terry Thompson, who claims the video contributed to his gambling addiction and $1.5 million loss. Thompson alleges FanDuel and DraftKings enabled his addiction through promotional gifts, including Super Bowl tickets and hotel stays, via VIP host Bryttani Morgan. FanDuel stated it is committed to responsible gaming but did not comment on the specific review.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Chatrie v. United States that 'geofence warrants' requiring tech companies to identify devices in a specific area constitute a constitutional search under the Fourth Amendment. The decision raises concerns about privacy in New York as it could impact surveillance technologies like license plate data and facial recognition, with experts warning about potential 'tireless and absolute surveillance' through expanded data access by law enforcement.

FanDuel is offering a $25 bonus through its Predicts promo code for the Norway vs. France World Cup match. Users can claim the bonus by making any trade using the promo code.

Meta plans to develop a prediction markets app using Instagram and Facebook users, potentially transitioning from a points system to real cash. The move could challenge digital sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel, as prediction markets face criticism for opaque practices but have shown accuracy in election forecasting.

The Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, face the Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA game where Clark's high turnover rate (4.8 per game) and poor defense are highlighted as key weaknesses. The Mercury's strong turnover prevention and veteran defense, including Alyssa Thomas, are positioned as advantages. Phoenix is a +7.5 underdog but has matchup edges in possessions and foul-line defense.

FanDuel offers a $25 Predicts bonus for making any trade during the Rays vs. Dodgers game using their promo code.

Flutter, the owner of FanDuel, plans to delist from London following a strategic shift to the United States. The move reflects a realignment of the company's operations and market focus.

An AWS data center outage affected trading on Fanduel and Coinbase, causing disruptions to their services. The outage was reported on May 8, 2026, and comments are available on news.ycombinator.com. The incident highlights the reliance of online platforms on cloud infrastructure.

An AWS data center outage in Northern Virginia has caused trading disruptions on FanDuel and Coinbase due to overheating issues. AWS is working to resolve the issue, which is expected to take hours. The outage highlights the reliance of online services on cloud infrastructure.

FanDuel has appointed a new top executive as the company pushes into prediction markets. The move is part of FanDuel's strategy to expand its offerings beyond daily fantasy sports. The new executive will oversee the company's growth in this area.

Amy Howe is stepping down as CEO of FanDuel after five years, during which the company experienced significant expansion in sports gambling and prediction markets. Her departure comes at a time of growing popularity in these areas. FanDuel's future direction remains to be seen.