# ![@GeoffZochodne Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::2561915562.png) @GeoffZochodne Geoff Zochodne

Geoff Zochodne posts on X about betting, prediction, prediction markets, gaming the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  15.15% [countries](/list/countries)  6.06% [stocks](/list/stocks)  2.27% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2.27% [pga golfers](/list/pga-golfers)  1.52% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.52% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.52% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  0.76% [exchanges](/list/exchanges)  0.76% [nfl](/list/nfl)  0.76%

**Social topic influence**
[betting](/topic/betting) 14.39%, [prediction](/topic/prediction) #783, [prediction markets](/topic/prediction-markets) #715, [gaming](/topic/gaming) 7.58%, [nfl](/topic/nfl) 6.06%, [ceo](/topic/ceo) #2033, [super bowl](/topic/super-bowl) 4.55%, [polymarket](/topic/polymarket) 4.55%, [canada](/topic/canada) 4.55%, [business](/topic/business) 3.79%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Took a spin through the @SuperBookNV Super Bowl prop menu and found one that really speaks to me. There's no love lost between Hideki Matsuyama and Stefon Diggs folks. Thank you @golfodds (assuming you had a hand in this one)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2016929236007706908)  2026-01-29T17:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"CFTC Chair Michael Selig says the prediction market regulator will be drafting new rules for the exchanges. The CFTC might also insert itself into more prediction market-related litigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2016955098199408683)  2026-01-29T19:22Z [----] followers, 17.7K engagements


"Note from Jefferies says the Missouri sports betting launch looked like "one of the strongest new state launches in recent years." MO's $111 in handle per adult in Dec. was more than NC ($76) KY ($81) and MA ($98). Also prediction market cannibalization looked minimal:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2018683884267859983)  2026-02-03T13:51Z [----] followers, 36.6K engagements


"BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt says during their latest business update that sports event contracts offered by prediction markets are not having an adverse impact on BetMGM's business. Impact isn't zero but Greenblatt says their strong results speak for themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2019057369230037037)  2026-02-04T14:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"FWIW there's talk during BetMGM's business update about an Alberta launch in [----]. Everything seems to be pointing to the province launching a competitive iGaming market this year (exact time TBD) including BetMGM budgeting for launch-related costs ("Regulatory/New States"):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2019060338252013928)  2026-02-04T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Analog microbetting as described by Hunter S. Thompson in his [----] article Fear and Loathing at the Super Bowl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2020558067973111944)  2026-02-08T17:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Already $1M in trading volume for Kalshi's [----] Super Bowl market. Seattle a slight fave at this point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2020882605814554718)  2026-02-09T15:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Well fwiw DraftKings says the prediction market platform it launched in December "set its all-time record on trading volume for a single event" with this year's Super Bowl: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/prediction-markets-record-super-bowl-lx-volume-soar-february-2026 https://www.covers.com/industry/prediction-markets-record-super-bowl-lx-volume-soar-february-2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2021032944459190606)  2026-02-10T01:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Somewhere in this block of disclosure text from Robinhood's Q4 earnings presentation is the line "that were just at the beginning of a Prediction Markets supercycle that could drive trillions in annual volume over time.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2021394187674095842)  2026-02-11T01:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Polymarket-investor ICE has announced the launch of a "Polymarket Signals and Sentiment" tool which "aggregates and normalizes data bringing it to customers in a structured environment that matches the way they access markets and trade.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2021595703147975056)  2026-02-11T14:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Meh volume on Kalshi thus far for this weekend's Daytona [---] which is understandable because a) looks like the market opened a day ago and b) it's not football. But just flagging this for me mostly because I want to see how this chart moves when cars start wrecking on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2021635661225136518)  2026-02-11T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Reached out to the Ontario Provincial Police after the AGCO announced today a proposed license suspension for PointsBet tied to the Jontay Porter controversy. According to a spokesperson a criminal investigation begun in June [----] is still ongoing and no charges have been laid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022031828379742385)  2026-02-12T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Here's my story from [----] on the OPP investigation: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/porter-opp-investigation-sports-betting-irregularities-ontario-june-2024 https://www.covers.com/industry/porter-opp-investigation-sports-betting-irregularities-ontario-june-2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022032853157208254)  2026-02-12T19:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Those members include the CEOs of Coinbase Polymarket Kalshi Crypto dot com Robinhood . oh and also the CEO of DraftKings and the president of FanDuel. .@CFTC Announces Innovation Advisory Committee Members: https://t.co/Inpqzo0ujd .@CFTC Announces Innovation Advisory Committee Members: https://t.co/Inpqzo0ujd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022056242345320536)  2026-02-12T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DraftKings feels pretty certain that the launch of its online sportsbook/casino in Alberta is "around the corner" and is forecasting its financials accordingly: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-draftkings-robins-sports-betting-icasino-launch-february-2026 https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-draftkings-robins-sports-betting-icasino-launch-february-2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022391332044706075)  2026-02-13T19:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DraftKings CEO Jason Robins writes in the latest letter to shareholders that they are "targeting hundreds of millions in annual revenue for DraftKings Predictions in the years ahead and we believe there is much more upside over the long-term.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022058757036159479)  2026-02-12T21:22Z [----] followers, 61.8K engagements


"Today in prediction markets (not all-encompassing): -MLB considering prediction market partnerships -CFTC unveils "Innovation Advisory Committee" that is stocked with PM CEOs as well as DraftKings and FanDuel execs -DraftKings says PMs could be $10B annual revenue opportunity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022063972103712879)  2026-02-12T21:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says their seemingly sudden bullishness about prediction markets is due in large part to the real lean-in from the CFTC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022306779950903740)  2026-02-13T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"DraftKings CEO Jason Robins more or less said that they are budgeting for a launch of their online sportsbook and casino in Alberta this year which is unsurprising but still confirmation that DK plans to join the province's iGaming market. Launch date on that market still TBD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022315732621512790)  2026-02-13T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Based on analyst estimates Predictions could represent a $10 billion annual gross revenue opportunity in the years ahead. We expect to capture it across multiple business lines including the customer-facing platform our own exchange and market-making.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022059573620941111)  2026-02-12T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"full letter here: https://draftkings.gcs-web.com/static-files/322122d2-e1c0-4540-b9b7-3f29f0dca3f5 https://draftkings.gcs-web.com/static-files/322122d2-e1c0-4540-b9b7-3f29f0dca3f5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022060162958418253)  2026-02-12T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"DraftKings reported an unadjusted profit of $136.4 million for the fourth quarter of [----] albeit a $3.7 million profit for [----] overall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022061409694364055)  2026-02-12T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"sooo is there a lawsuit powerful enough to derail what's happening here Today in prediction markets (not all-encompassing): -MLB considering prediction market partnerships -CFTC unveils "Innovation Advisory Committee" that is stocked with PM CEOs as well as DraftKings and FanDuel execs -DraftKings says PMs could be $10B annual revenue opportunity Today in prediction markets (not all-encompassing): -MLB considering prediction market partnerships -CFTC unveils "Innovation Advisory Committee" that is stocked with PM CEOs as well as DraftKings and FanDuel execs -DraftKings says PMs could be $10B"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022064734070256121)  2026-02-12T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DraftKings CEO Jason Robins wrote in his latest shareholder letter that "Predictions is the most exciting new growth opportunity we have seen since PASPA was struck down in 2018.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022068138482053539)  2026-02-12T21:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DraftKings is planning to "deploy growth capital" into prediction markets but also taking pains to show that prediction markets aren't actually disrupting their existing online sports betting business:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022085257408000092)  2026-02-12T23:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We are [--] mins away from DraftKings' quarterly earnings call probably a good deal of which will be dedicated to prediction markets. Wrote about what they've said so far: DraftKings Sees Billions in Opportunity from Prediction Markets @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/draftkings-prediction-markets-plan-big-opportunity-sports-betting-february-2026 https://www.covers.com/industry/draftkings-prediction-markets-plan-big-opportunity-sports-betting-february-2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022299624178868416)  2026-02-13T13:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"First analyst question is about. prediction markets We are [--] mins away from DraftKings' quarterly earnings call probably a good deal of which will be dedicated to prediction markets. Wrote about what they've said so far: DraftKings Sees Billions in Opportunity from Prediction Markets https://t.co/gJhK2klNus @Covers We are [--] mins away from DraftKings' quarterly earnings call probably a good deal of which will be dedicated to prediction markets. Wrote about what they've said so far: DraftKings Sees Billions in Opportunity from Prediction Markets https://t.co/gJhK2klNus @Covers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022306264647106954)  2026-02-13T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So it really sounds like the pro-prediction market sounds being made by the new chair of the CFTC was a huge green light for DraftKings to go bigger on that business"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022307859489230973)  2026-02-13T13:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Re: whether prediction markets are pushing more states to legalize online sports betting/iGaming DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says they are definitely getting traction on that adds that states would be absolutely crazy to raise tax rates right now with PMs around"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022311280539734492)  2026-02-13T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"what kind of basketball-related technology has to be kept top secret like this The NBA has fully packed the YouTube Theatre for the league's invite-only off the record tech summit. https://t.co/8K1y4yhHhU The NBA has fully packed the YouTube Theatre for the league's invite-only off the record tech summit. https://t.co/8K1y4yhHhU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022379081224847793)  2026-02-13T18:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Not exactly my beat these days but can't help but tweet about Ontario conservation officers conducting an undercover moose meat-buying operation:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022413852215017789)  2026-02-13T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"via this press release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/1007040/two-people-fined-for-illegal-sale-of-harvested-moose https://news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/1007040/two-people-fined-for-illegal-sale-of-harvested-moose"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/2022413969403912391)  2026-02-13T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"If you want to bet on the [----] NFL Draft and live in Iowa time is running out: Here is my annual state-by-state guide to NFL Draft betting rules. Which states allow it Which states don't allow it Who allows it but then forbids it when the draft starts And who allows it but then forbids it and then allows it again https://t.co/oB0p90V2dq @Covers Here is my annual state-by-state guide to NFL Draft betting rules. Which states allow it Which states don't allow it Who allows it but then forbids it when the draft starts And who allows it but then forbids it and then allows it again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1915032616555643043)  2025-04-23T13:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said on their Q1 earnings call this morning that they anticipate results for the 151st Kentucky Derby to be comparable to last years Run for the Roses. Last years Derby drew a record $210.7 million in handle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1915394701500256547)  2025-04-24T13:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""It'll be a packed house" at Churchill Downs for the Derby Carstanjen says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1915397100046573641)  2025-04-24T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Polymarket is facilitating betting on Canada's federal election. It just can't do so in Canada's most populous province Ontario and a settlement approved last week explains why: Polymarket Settles Ontario Spat Amid Canadian Election Betting @Covers https://www.covers.com/politics/polymarket-ontario-securities-settlement-canada-election-betting-april-2025 https://www.covers.com/politics/polymarket-ontario-securities-settlement-canada-election-betting-april-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1915439064183931101)  2025-04-24T16:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"April [--] 2025: English-language leaders debate held in Montreal. Post-debate odds at bet365: Liberals [----] Conservatives +250"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1916898299908411877)  2025-04-28T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"April [--] 2025: Election Day. Liberals [----] Conservatives +333"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1916898434524553396)  2025-04-28T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"DraftKings Ontario:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1916976544460767556)  2025-04-28T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"BetMGM Ontario:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1916976816473985097)  2025-04-28T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in FanDuel Ontario novelty markets: Kardashian Met Gala totals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1917301720142565587)  2025-04-29T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"With sports contracts all the rage lately (and Derby Day near) worth noting another lawsuit that argues you don't always need consent from a state regulator to take bets: Churchill Downs-Michigan Betting Battle to Persist Past Kentucky Derby @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/michigan-twinspires-horse-racing-betting-dispute-kentucky-derby-april-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/michigan-twinspires-horse-racing-betting-dispute-kentucky-derby-april-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1917936404274799020)  2025-05-01T13:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Apologies if seen already but Churchill Downs reported record wagering on this years Kentucky Derby Derby Day program and Derby Week:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1919110072925323679)  2025-05-04T19:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Good color from Flutter CEO Peter Jackson on prediction markets during the call. To try to sum it up: skepticism about impact in states with SGP-rife online sports betting potential in non-OSB states moved some Betfair people onto the FanDuel side to evaluate opportunities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1920226307062841714)  2025-05-07T21:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"There was also this during the Flutter call on Wednesday and I apologize for what looks like some awkward transcription (via Seeking Alpha):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1920654640695132257)  2025-05-09T01:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"link to the rest here: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4783398-flutter-entertainment-plc-flut-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript https://seekingalpha.com/article/4783398-flutter-entertainment-plc-flut-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1920654738770518513)  2025-05-09T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Ontario government announced today that Caesars will stay on as the service provider for the Windsor casino. Also tucked into the press release is this: "On May [--] [----] @iGamingOntario will become a standalone agency under the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1920920955917902106)  2025-05-09T19:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I'm taking some time off this week but I'll leave you with my latest: online gambling operators lobbying the B.C. government to go the Alberta/Ontario route @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-igaming-operators-talk-with-british-columbia-about-open-market-may-9-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-igaming-operators-talk-with-british-columbia-about-open-market-may-9-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1921928525453353168)  2025-05-12T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"BetMGM says it's seen a 157% increase in money wagered on the Chicago Bears to win the Super Bowl since Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV was announced:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1924852397827846421)  2025-05-20T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"And where are the prefab "boosted" Kyle Larson Double parlays It's [----] and I have to build them and lose them all by MYSELF I feel like the Indy [---] is pretty light on sports betting and gambling-related sponsorship (which seems kinda crazy for a "big" sporting event) but I did see this: https://t.co/Ejalgm1r9Y I feel like the Indy [---] is pretty light on sports betting and gambling-related sponsorship (which seems kinda crazy for a "big" sporting event) but I did see this: https://t.co/Ejalgm1r9Y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1925914682327474322)  2025-05-23T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The word is out about Keith Mitchell FRL. According to BetMGM Mitchell is their most-bet option for first-round leader for this week's Canadian Open:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1930268560489587086)  2025-06-04T14:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Alberta sports betting news: key elements of the iGaming Alberta Act are now in effect. These include sections establishing the "Alberta iGaming Corporation" which will be similar to @iGamingOntario and permit private-sector participation: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-bill-48-proclaimed-into-force-sports-betting-igaming-june-9-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-bill-48-proclaimed-into-force-sports-betting-igaming-june-9-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1932192499117801866)  2025-06-09T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I mean if I'm DraftKings I have to be at least a little annoyed that FanDuel wouldn't go along with my "gaming tax surcharge" idea last year (see below) and then beat me to the punch on a new Illinois betting fee this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1932436962444480643)  2025-06-10T13:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A physical reminder that no Oklahoma has not legalized sports betting but that yes you can still wager on sports using a federally regulated prediction market like Kalshi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1932822965403422910)  2025-06-11T15:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In short: Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill authorizing fixed-odds wagering on horse racing. which Churchill Downs says is going to hurt its Fair Grounds track already wobbling from the recent loss of HHR machines Louisiana sportsbooks could soon offer fixed-odds wagering on horse racing but not everyone loves that idea: https://t.co/Q4aTbDVzhD @Covers Louisiana sportsbooks could soon offer fixed-odds wagering on horse racing but not everyone loves that idea: https://t.co/Q4aTbDVzhD @Covers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1933163363309093094)  2025-06-12T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Apropos of this. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Chair Dave Forestell just said at CGS that launch of province's iGaming market saw rush to acquire players leading to ads-everywhere feeling. Market matured operators are self-regulating and ad volume is down he says. We appear headed for another big debate about sports betting advertising in Canada spurred on by legislation in the Senate that has been passed once already: https://t.co/Kg1jI5I5Ji @Covers We appear headed for another big debate about sports betting advertising in Canada spurred on by legislation in the Senate that has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935363323060428938)  2025-06-18T15:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Much to do still in Alberta but an early [----] launch of the province's new sports betting and iGaming market (populated by the likes of DraftKings FanDuel etc.) sounds like the plan now: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-eyeing-early-2026-for-new-sports-betting-igaming-market-minister-says-june-18-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-eyeing-early-2026-for-new-sports-betting-igaming-market-minister-says-june-18-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935429258068869162)  2025-06-18T20:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I say "now" because comments by Alberta's iGaming minister earlier this year suggested a late [----] launch wasn't totally out of the question. Now seems that is case though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935430854039457812)  2025-06-18T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@FootballStock The hearing was in November but the court has not yet delivered its decision. Whatever that decision is though it could get appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. So there's still a big TBD hanging over everything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935677587545534499)  2025-06-19T12:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I'll be speaking today at the Canadian Gaming Summit (along with several other fine folks) re: "how the new politics affect player protection." If you're at the conference come check it out All politics is local including for sports betting and iGaming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935681905409626307)  2025-06-19T12:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Back at the Canadian Gaming Summit this morning and Ontario's gaming minister @StanChoMPP just announced a sweeping review of the province's online and brick-and-mortar gambling sector. Looking for efficiencies and opportunities to reduce red tape"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935708886314713477)  2025-06-19T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Cho just floated as an example of opportunities for improvement a self-exclusion system that applies for both land-based and online gambling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1935709710642294924)  2025-06-19T14:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Yes yes Game [--] is on I know but a horse that is part-owned by Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce just won a race quite impressively @WoodbineTB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1936948867745910858)  2025-06-23T00:46Z [----] followers, 98.3K engagements


"@NileRourke I've heard nothing else but to be fully transparent I've also not really tried to get much more info about it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937225133393170640)  2025-06-23T19:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Here's an update on Ontario DFS for those asking for updates on Ontario DFS. In short: patience. Ontario's highest court must weigh in and when it does good chance that decision is appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The long version: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/will-daily-fantasy-sports-contests-ever-come-back-to-ontario-june-23-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/will-daily-fantasy-sports-contests-ever-come-back-to-ontario-june-23-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937491723715809709)  2025-06-24T12:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"More from the Canadian Gaming Summit (that I forgot to tweet last week): Ontario Launching Review of Sports Betting iGaming Sector @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-gaming-minister-review-online-sports-betting-casino-june-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-gaming-minister-review-online-sports-betting-casino-june-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937492118731137530)  2025-06-24T12:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"not a good night for the all-knowing and all-seeing rep of prediction markets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937696034764865694)  2025-06-25T02:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bodog has added Manitoba to its list of no-go zones in Canada with the province joining Quebec and Nova Scotia on the offshore sportsbook's "restricted" list: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/bodog-shut-down-manitoba-court-injunction-sports-betting-igaming-june-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/bodog-shut-down-manitoba-court-injunction-sports-betting-igaming-june-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937699455610028142)  2025-06-25T02:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"One more from last week's Canadian Gaming Summit: Quebecs Next Election an Opportunity for Online Gambling Reform @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/quebec-online-gambling-coalition-election-sports-betting-casino-change-june-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/quebec-online-gambling-coalition-election-sports-betting-casino-change-june-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1937860292110582058)  2025-06-25T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Some interesting stuff on the latest @EilersKrejcik podcast: Smarkets Eyes Kalshi Route for US Sports Betting Revival @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/smarkets-eyes-kalshi-route-for-us-sports-betting-revival-june-27-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/smarkets-eyes-kalshi-route-for-us-sports-betting-revival-june-27-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1938712655864181152)  2025-06-27T21:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"New Jersey lawmakers may have used a "scalpel" in approving an online gambling tax hike on Monday but they definitely dropped the hammer on sweeps and proxy sports betting: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/new-jersey-hammers-sweepstakes-casinos-hampers-sports-betting-june-30-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/new-jersey-hammers-sweepstakes-casinos-hampers-sports-betting-june-30-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1939845649760997859)  2025-07-01T00:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The through line for me of potential federal tax changes the per-bet tax in Illinois and the anti-proxy betting/"inside info" changes in New Jersey is (intentionally or not) U.S. sports bettors getting squeezed more and more: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/us-sports-betting-law-change-tax-increase-transaction-fees-june-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/us-sports-betting-law-change-tax-increase-transaction-fees-june-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1940537007526289811)  2025-07-02T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. House of Representatives now voting on whether to concur with the Senate's amendments to the Big Beautiful Bill including the gambling-related tax tweaks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1940835604281151738)  2025-07-03T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So in certain states (plus Ontario) @CaesarsSports will now let you build same-gourmand parlays for today's hot dog eating contest:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1941137833500283339)  2025-07-04T14:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"ok so I guess hot dog eating lines are now as efficient as NFL on a Sunday morning So in certain states (plus Ontario) @CaesarsSports will now let you build same-gourmand parlays for today's hot dog eating contest: https://t.co/tek37fEpr8 So in certain states (plus Ontario) @CaesarsSports will now let you build same-gourmand parlays for today's hot dog eating contest: https://t.co/tek37fEpr8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1941180400338076150)  2025-07-04T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"my terrible math skills suggest this would value FanDuel at around $40B or the ballpark equivalent of Delta Airlines' entire market cap *FLUTTER-FANDUEL DEAL EXPECTED TO BE WORTH CLOSE TO $2B: SKY BYD up https://t.co/cLkkrh350t *FLUTTER-FANDUEL DEAL EXPECTED TO BE WORTH CLOSE TO $2B: SKY BYD up https://t.co/cLkkrh350t"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1943378418759815484)  2025-07-10T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Here's my writeup of the Flutter-Boyd deal that will give Flutter complete ownership of FanDuel* *at least for now given Fox still has an option to buy a sizable chunk of FanDuel @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/flutter-to-buy-5-percent-fanduel-stake-back-from-boyd-gaming-reporting-says-july-10-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/flutter-to-buy-5-percent-fanduel-stake-back-from-boyd-gaming-reporting-says-july-10-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1943430317844684835)  2025-07-10T22:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"AGA boss Bill Miller is in the Des Moines Register today going after prediction markets agriculturally: "The CFTCs mission is to support farmers ranchers and commodity markets not to oversee gambling products dressed up as financial instruments." https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/07/14/prediction-markets-must-not-override-state-gambling-laws/84526559007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/07/14/prediction-markets-must-not-override-state-gambling-laws/84526559007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1944749617159016747)  2025-07-14T13:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In addition to all of the tax-related per-bet transaction fees and wagering minimums Illinois is also on track to ban credit card use for sports betting in the not-too-distant future (TBD on when exactly): @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/illinois-credit-card-ban-sports-betting-register-advance-july-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/illinois-credit-card-ban-sports-betting-register-advance-july-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1945105739908780322)  2025-07-15T12:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"One other interesting thing that popped up in the course of writing about the now-reinstated Shawn Lemon was that the bet that got him into trouble with the CFL was flagged by the IOC rather than your usual integrity monitors: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/shawn-lemon-cfl-sports-betting-suspension-reinstatement-canada-july-16-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/shawn-lemon-cfl-sports-betting-suspension-reinstatement-canada-july-16-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1945649691527426482)  2025-07-17T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"And away we go. "Polymarket the world's largest prediction market today announced that it has closed an acquisition of the holding company of a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed derivatives exchange (QCX LLC) and clearinghouse (QC Clearing LLC) (collectively "QCEX") for $112 million. The transaction marks a significant step toward expanding access to Polymarket's category-defining platform in the United States enabling more users than ever to trade prediction market contracts with regulatory clarity and confidence.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1947308465493262619)  2025-07-21T14:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Food for thought re: the gaming industry's response to the Big Beautiful Bill and its changes to wagering loss deductions. Churchill Downs says other tax-related provisions in the bill "will have a significant favorable impact on the Companys current year cash tax expense.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1948387683295801556)  2025-07-24T14:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen was asked about prediction markets today. His response was unworried and insightful as to why Kalshi Polymarket et al haven't embraced the sport of kings: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/churchill-downs-kentucky-derby-horse-racing-betting-prediction-markets-unthreatened-july-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/churchill-downs-kentucky-derby-horse-racing-betting-prediction-markets-unthreatened-july-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1948414246456348754)  2025-07-24T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Boomer's Sportsbook is coming soon to Nevada. CEO Joe Asher also had some good quotes today on prediction markets: Seems as though everybody was asleep and sports betting was legal all along." @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/boomers-sportsbook-approved-to-launch-in-nevada-in-time-for-football-season-july-24-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/boomers-sportsbook-approved-to-launch-in-nevada-in-time-for-football-season-july-24-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1948523342635696204)  2025-07-24T23:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Georgia isn't going to legalize sports betting this year. But that doesn't mean lawmakers in Georgia are done talking about legal sports betting this year: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-study-committee-sports-betting-legalization-casino-gambling-july-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-study-committee-sports-betting-legalization-casino-gambling-july-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1950338408422744094)  2025-07-29T23:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oh boy. Ohio's governor: "The prop betting experiment in this country has failed badly. I call on the Casino Control Commission to correct this problem and remove all prop bets from the Ohio marketplace." https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-calls-on-casino-control-commission-to-remove-prop-bets-following-mlb-investigation-previous-player-threats https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-calls-on-casino-control-commission-to-remove-prop-bets-following-mlb-investigation-previous-player-threats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1951011100796834276)  2025-07-31T20:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DeWine notes Ohio's ban on college player props and the recent sports betting investigation involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers. First there were threats on Ohio athletes and now two high-profile Ohio professional athletes have been suspended by Major League Baseball as part of a sports betting investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1951013497992781825)  2025-07-31T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Mike DeWine goes nuclear: Ohio Gov. Calls for Sports Betting Prop Ban Amid MLB Investigation @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/ohio-governor-sports-betting-prop-ban-total-call-july-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/ohio-governor-sports-betting-prop-ban-total-call-july-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1951022451707576569)  2025-07-31T20:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Food for thought as Ohio's governor calls for a total ban on sports betting props: in March a Blask/NEXT.io report found that one of the biggest betting brands in OH was still Bovada (they have lots of props). Offshores also appeared in the top [--] for other regulated states"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1951303341411020972)  2025-08-01T15:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"An FYI for those following along: the Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed today to again discuss sports bettor limiting at a meeting on Sept. 22"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953112747056517144)  2025-08-06T15:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The MGC is also going to have a discussion with the state AG's office on Aug. [--] (albeit in private) regarding an enforcement strategy for the "illegal sports wagering market.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953114372957507615)  2025-08-06T15:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"PENN's losses from online sports betting and iGaming are shrinking (see: the "Interactive" line) but they are still there which makes the various ESPN BET updates and the coming football season all the more important"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953457534041280643)  2025-08-07T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Listen I just go where the news takes me and today it takes me here: The WNBA Sex Toy Situation is Why You Regulate Sports Betting @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/wnba-dildo-offshore-sports-betting-prediction-markets-reason-for-regulation-august-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/wnba-dildo-offshore-sports-betting-prediction-markets-reason-for-regulation-august-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953500897390019052)  2025-08-07T16:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Flutter CEO Peter Jackson repeats the below during their Q2 earnings call which began about five minutes ago. Q2 earnings for Betfair and FanDuel-parent Flutter are out but let's cut to the chase: "We are closely monitoring regulatory developments with prediction markets and are assessing the opportunities and potential participation strategies this may present for FanDuel." https://t.co/Y2kTOoAaPF Q2 earnings for Betfair and FanDuel-parent Flutter are out but let's cut to the chase: "We are closely monitoring regulatory developments with prediction markets and are assessing the opportunities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953555707741024535)  2025-08-07T20:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Quick Alberta update from me on operators baking a [----] launch of a competitive iGaming market in the province into their financial forecasts: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-i-gaming-operators-budgeting-for-2026-alberta-launch-aug-7-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-i-gaming-operators-budgeting-for-2026-alberta-launch-aug-7-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953808654206931205)  2025-08-08T13:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Caesars might take issue with the "only" here but Mohegan says its online sports betting and casino site PlayFallsview is seeing gains in Ontario with the help of its brick-and-mortar operations. Mohegan runs Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls Ont"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1953811836307997077)  2025-08-08T13:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Microbetting is apparently big enough to fear and ban but not so big that those bans will badly hurt the books offering that microbetting: How Big is Micro Sports Betting @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/how-big-is-microbetting-propose-ban-sports-betting-us-august-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/how-big-is-microbetting-propose-ban-sports-betting-us-august-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1955276281055949002)  2025-08-12T14:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some Ontario sports betting news: OLG has partnered with Woodbine Entertainment Group to offer online wagering on horse racing via the government-owned lotterys iGaming site and online sportsbook PROLINE+. Just in time for the 166th Kings Plate on Saturday in Toronto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1955285206371365127)  2025-08-12T15:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"You can see the horse racing tab now in PROLINE+. This makes OLG the first provincial lottery and gaming corp. to add horse racing to its iGaming site. OLG is also the second iGaming operator to do so in Ontario's regulated market after bet365"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1955285491072336205)  2025-08-12T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Regulated iGaming operators in Ontario must partner with Woodbine to offer horse racing as only pari-mutuel wagering is legal in Canada and Woodbine is the only holder of a federal pari-mutuel betting license in the province. Explainer here: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-horse-racing-sports-betting-bet365-woodbine-change-kentucky-derby-2024 https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-horse-racing-sports-betting-bet365-woodbine-change-kentucky-derby-2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1955286422413340879)  2025-08-12T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Ontario iGaming market is a quirky thing because you had operators who were offering horse racing before April [----] without provincial say-so. They then had to nuke that betting when they launched in the regulated market. Woodbine now offering a way back into horse racing. We got news of the new Woodbine-OLG pari-mutuel wagering partnership earlier this week but dove deeper into the subject here: Woodbine Offers Fix for Ontario's Horse Racing-Hungry Sportsbooks https://t.co/ETuqTFlieW @Covers We got news of the new Woodbine-OLG pari-mutuel wagering partnership earlier this week but dove"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1956014639373844964)  2025-08-14T15:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kalshi is getting ready for football season with some new sports event contracts that would look right at home in a state-regulated sportsbook: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/kalshi-football-season-sports-betting-spreads-totals-props-august-18-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/kalshi-football-season-sports-betting-spreads-totals-props-august-18-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1957469462812078231)  2025-08-18T15:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Had an interesting (I thought anyway) chat with @DerekJStevens following Circa's triumph in Missouri and its decision to implement a $10 min. wager in Illinois this Sept: Circa Missouri to Offer Old School Ways But New Sports Betting Menu @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/circa-missouri-to-offer-old-school-ways-but-new-sports-betting-menu-aug-19-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/circa-missouri-to-offer-old-school-ways-but-new-sports-betting-menu-aug-19-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1957966533742956739)  2025-08-20T00:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In case you were wondering if Kalshi (and most likely its partner Robinhood) were going to offer spreads and totals for college football here is a sign that yes yes they will:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1958522830926045547)  2025-08-21T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So while this is still being fought over in the courts the NFL sees sports event contracts offered by federally regulated prediction markets as sports betting-like enough to treat them like sports betting and prohibit players from using them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1960036244773085667)  2025-08-25T17:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The NFL did indeed write to the CFTC a year ago to voice concerns that sports event contracts "would mimic sports betting but seemingly without the robust regulatory features that accompany regulated and legalized sports betting." @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-hedging-request-cftc-sba-aga-elections-aug-2024 https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-hedging-request-cftc-sba-aga-elections-aug-2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1960053963698409543)  2025-08-25T18:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Updated list of things online sportsbooks are doing in response to the IL per-bet tax: BetMGM: $2.50 min bet BetRivers: $1 min Caesars: 25-cent fee (NEW) Circa: $10 min DraftKings: 50-cent fee ESPN BET: $1 min Fanatics: 25-cent fee FanDuel: 50-cent fee Hard Rock: $2 min bet365: TBD @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/how-much-more-will-sports-betting-cost-in-illinois-this-nfl-season-july-31-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/how-much-more-will-sports-betting-cost-in-illinois-this-nfl-season-july-31-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1960402079085740417)  2025-08-26T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A lawmaker in Georgia asked the question: "What are y'all getting back" So I tried to give a more detailed answer: How Does Sports Betting Make Money for Pro Sports @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/how-do-pro-sports-teams-leagues-make-money-sports-betting-august-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/how-do-pro-sports-teams-leagues-make-money-sports-betting-august-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1961195116422730130)  2025-08-28T22:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"One of the newer sports betting-related passages in Missouri's constitution: A lawmaker in Georgia asked the question: "What are y'all getting back" So I tried to give a more detailed answer: How Does Sports Betting Make Money for Pro Sports https://t.co/uwk2lYvO5b @Covers A lawmaker in Georgia asked the question: "What are y'all getting back" So I tried to give a more detailed answer: How Does Sports Betting Make Money for Pro Sports https://t.co/uwk2lYvO5b @Covers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1961438299425329584)  2025-08-29T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"FanDuel (following in the footsteps of DraftKings which followed in the footsteps of Fanatics) is now offering customers bonus bets if an NFL player prop is derailed due to injury in the first quarter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1962961046399758401)  2025-09-02T19:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @CoversJLo MVP pick has me intrigued and most likely invested The Covers NFL staff picks are in 👀 They share their Super Bowl and MVP picks as well as their best bets for the year and a bold prediction https://t.co/N3FBqX6lCv The Covers NFL staff picks are in 👀 They share their Super Bowl and MVP picks as well as their best bets for the year and a bold prediction https://t.co/N3FBqX6lCv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1963381312422572317)  2025-09-03T23:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Here's an Ontario DFS update (that's really more of a non-update but that's all there is for the moment): Sports Betting-Rich Ontario Headed for DFS-Less Start to NFL Season @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-dfs-sports-betting-fantasy-igaming-drought-continues-sept-3-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-dfs-sports-betting-fantasy-igaming-drought-continues-sept-3-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1963597113469640927)  2025-09-04T13:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Dallas covering as a more-than-a-touchdown underdog last night has to be a comforting thing for online sportsbook operators like DraftKings which felt compelled earlier this year to point out how chalky last NFL season was: DraftKings which was founded in [----] included a slide in its Q4 [----] earnings presentation that details the number of weeks NFL favorites won 75% or more of their games all the way back to 1983: https://t.co/z42KnyZJQ7 DraftKings which was founded in [----] included a slide in its Q4 [----] earnings presentation that details the number of weeks NFL favorites won 75% or more of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1963969671163720076)  2025-09-05T14:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The sweeps crackdown in California draws nigh: California Senate Passes Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/california-sweepstakes-casinos-ban-bill-pass-senate-sports-betting-september-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/california-sweepstakes-casinos-ban-bill-pass-senate-sports-betting-september-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1965406436353314951)  2025-09-09T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Citizens: DraftKings says the epic Bills-Ravens SNF matchup "was the single-worst game outcome ever for the company with player props hitting and bettors piling into the Bills moneyline before the game and during the contest when the team was down [--] points (eventually won).""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1968298108728783146)  2025-09-17T12:56Z [----] followers, 142.2K engagements


"BFF bet legalization: A Michigan state senator introduced a bill earlier this month that aims to ensure that wagers of $25 or less between "bona fide" buds do not result in jail time or fines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1968700303764541943)  2025-09-18T15:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For some state lawmakers (such as those in Minnesota) federally regulated prediction markets may now offer another argument for legalizing online sports betting: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/minnesota-us-legalization-sports-betting-further-prediction-markets-september-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/minnesota-us-legalization-sports-betting-further-prediction-markets-september-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1969125971295879391)  2025-09-19T19:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Something I've been thinking about lately: if online sports betting via state-regulated sportsbooks was "taking a toll" on investing what is the toll now that you can bet on sports via online investing apps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1970875910518706539)  2025-09-24T15:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Nothing really caught my ear in the first hour or so (more looking at the ethos history etc. of the agencies) but now we are about to hear from the "platforms" which is supposed to include feedback from prediction market operators:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1972726735918580117)  2025-09-29T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy re: regulatory uncertainty: One-day self-certification is not an approval and not an objection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1972730214355440050)  2025-09-29T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Somebody saying they didn't go into a casino while in Las Vegas because they were playing around on a prediction market instead sorta sums up the concerns and fears that casinos and state regulators have about PMs doesn't it The CEO of CME is a Kalshi user https://t.co/YRCk9TNe5T The CEO of CME is a Kalshi user https://t.co/YRCk9TNe5T"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1972784755868590230)  2025-09-29T22:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Alberta is inching toward the launch of a competitive iGaming market next year in which BetMGM and others are expected to participate: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-big-questions-looming-new-sports-betting-igaming-market-launch-sept-19-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/alberta-big-questions-looming-new-sports-betting-igaming-market-launch-sept-19-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1972801481540571433)  2025-09-29T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Yesterday's CFTC-SEC roundtable didn't really dive into the "are sports event contracts just sports betting" debate. Even so it provided a great example of why that debate is raging in courtrooms across the U.S.: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/polymarket-kalshi-cftc-sec-prediction-market-sports-betting-contracts-roundtable-september-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/polymarket-kalshi-cftc-sec-prediction-market-sports-betting-contracts-roundtable-september-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1973008500512248089)  2025-09-30T12:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""While percentages vary across operators on average the total percentage of Massachusetts player accounts that were limited as of December [--] [----] was 0.64%.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1973027057698521533)  2025-09-30T14:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It's hard to give a complete picture of online gambling in Canada without mentioning Kahnaw:ke the governing council of which has set its sights on growth after some challenging legal and regulatory developments in Canada: @Covers https://www.covers.com/industry/mck-mohawk-sports-betting-igaming-ontario-canada-new-mandate-september-2025 https://www.covers.com/industry/mck-mohawk-sports-betting-igaming-ontario-canada-new-mandate-september-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1973420061563171312)  2025-10-01T16:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"so sports betting = table stakes for prediction markets Some news (reposted for an error): Polymarket US has self-certified sports and election contracts with the CFTC. ➡ Polymarket plans to offer moneylines point spreads and totals for any sport ➡ Oct. [--] is first day they could be offered ➡ Sportsdata dot io is providing data Some news (reposted for an error): Polymarket US has self-certified sports and election contracts with the CFTC. ➡ Polymarket plans to offer moneylines point spreads and totals for any sport ➡ Oct. [--] is first day they could be offered ➡ Sportsdata dot io is providing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1973432214080856199)  2025-10-01T16:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Maybe it's just boilerplate pro forma etc. but it is still kinda wild to see Polymarket's sports-related self-certifications say that it is "not aware of any substantive opposing views expressed regarding the Products.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1973448236636709042)  2025-10-01T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Back at G2E this morning. First up: sit-downs with the CEOs of MGM DraftKings and Flutter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1975589912620769357)  2025-10-07T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Peter Jackson CEO of FanDuel-owner Flutter says Kalshi's "combos" look "suspiciously like sports betting" to him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1975597644568535307)  2025-10-07T16:22Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"The last event contract self-certification logged by the CFTC just so happens to be one regarding the ongoing government shutdown that is presumably preventing additional self-certifications from being logged by the CFTC (insert single tear smiley face emoji here):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/1978967771116458218)  2025-10-16T23:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Big day for Ontario. https://x.com/robferguson1/status/837682062073135105 .@Rath_Randy of CHCH at @Kathleen_Wynne's desk signs exec order making Margaritaville Ontario's anthem #onpoli https://t.co/TcisQAfVFT https://x.com/robferguson1/status/837682062073135105 .@Rath_Randy of CHCH at @Kathleen_Wynne's desk signs exec order making Margaritaville Ontario's anthem #onpoli https://t.co/TcisQAfVFT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/837682154775658496)  2017-03-03T15:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Here's the letter from Ontario FinMin @SousaCharles to fed FinMin Bill Morneau suggesting hike of capital gains tax on home sales. #ONpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GeoffZochodne/status/843846700607459329)  2017-03-20T15:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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