Darren Moore, Author at BETFINDER

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Massachusetts Sportsbooks Must Now Explain Account Limits

June 16, 2026By

Massachusetts has forced sportsbooks to do something bettors have wanted for years: explain why an account has been limited. The new rule took effect on June 1, 2026. Sportsbook operators in the state must now notify a customer within 48 hours when their betting activity is restricted, and the notice has to include a specific…

Prediction markets versus sportsbooks for World Cup betting

World Cup Betting Has a New Rival: Prediction Markets

June 13, 2026By

Darren Moore

Prediction markets have arrived at the World Cup at exactly the wrong moment for traditional sportsbooks. FIFA has named ADI Predictstreet as the Official Prediction Market Partner of the 2026 World Cup, FanDuel Predicts has expanded its event-contract product through Crypto.com, and Matchbook has launched World Cup prediction markets with ADI Predictstreet in the UK,…

World Cup 2026 betting angles for goals, corners, cards and live markets

World Cup 2026 Betting Angles: Goals, Corners, Cards & Live Markets

June 9, 2026By

Darren Moore

The 2026 World Cup gives bettors more than a bigger fixture list. The expanded format, extra knockout round, North American venues and fresh qualification data all create market angles worth tracking before the first ball is kicked. This is not about picking the winner. The better route is to look at how the tournament might…

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2026 World Cup Top Goalscorer Odds: Kane and Mbappé Lead, Oyarzabal the Dark Horse

June 8, 2026By

Darren Moore

The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot market is one of the cleaner futures markets to understand. Pick the player who scores the most goals at the tournament finals, then hope he gets enough games, penalties, and soft group-stage matchups to build a total. Simple enough. But the best bet is not always the best player.…

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Polymarket Launches Multi-Leg Contracts to Rival Sportsbook Parlays

May 28, 2026By

Darren Moore

Polymarket has self-certified multi-leg sports contracts with the CFTC. The new products bundle two or more event outcomes into single trades that pay out only when every leg wins. This brings traditional parlay mechanics to the regulated prediction market platform. What Happened On 20 May 2026, Polymarket’s US entity QCX LLC filed a self-certification notice…

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DraftKings’ Prediction Market Push Shows Where Sports Betting Is Heading Next

May 9, 2026By

Darren Moore

DraftKings has made its next big target clear: sports prediction markets. The company reported $1.646 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 17% year-on-year, and said stronger US sportsbook margins helped drive the quarter. CEO Jason Robins also said DraftKings now has the “firepower” to push harder into Predictions, with its Super App, market-making tools, proprietary…

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Prediction Markets Face Multi-State Crackdown

April 29, 2026By

Darren Moore

States are trying to shut down prediction markets. These are platforms where you bet on real-world events — like which team wins the NBA title, how many points a player scores, or even election results. Now, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have all issued cease-and-desist orders or fines. They say these bets are…

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NFL Draft Surprises Torch Sportsbooks — Sharp Money Cleaning Up on Rookie Props

April 27, 2026By

Darren Moore

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft delivered several head-scratching picks and major slides that instantly reshaped rookie futures and player props. Sharp bettors who moved fast are already cashing in on the resulting market inefficiencies. Betting on the NFL Draft has become one of the biggest futures and prop wagering events of the year.…

Oklahoma Senate kills sports betting bill HB 1047 – state capitol building

Oklahoma Senate Rejects Sports Betting Bill – Legalization Stalls Again

April 25, 2026By

Darren Moore

Oklahoma remains one of the last states without legal sports betting. On April 22, the Senate killed House Bill 1047 by a 21-27 vote. The bill would have allowed tribal casinos to offer both in-person and mobile wagering through an updated gaming compact. Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, carried the legislation after two years of…

bet365 Launches in Michigan — Sharp Book Brings Early Payouts & New Offers

April 20, 2026By

Darren Moore

bet365 went live in Michigan on April 17, 2026. The operator is now the 17th U.S. state on its books and immediately becomes one of the sharper options available to Michigan bettors. Michigan already runs one of the most competitive sports betting markets in the country. Adding a book known for early lines, high limits,…