Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action
Senator Marsha Blackburn indicated that a recent hearing on sports betting is likely the first of many as Congress considers federal regulation. The hearing focused on the integrity of sports and the rapid expansion of sports betting and prediction markets. Lawmakers are tasked with determining the appropriate balance between federal oversight and state control in this evolving landscape.
- ▪Sen. Marsha Blackburn chairs the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy.
- ▪The hearing examined issues such as gambling addiction, social media advertising, and recent scandals in sports.
- ▪Lawmakers are considering the roles of federal regulators versus state gaming officials in the context of sports betting.
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Sports Gambling Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action Lawmakers are weighing where Washington should step in and where states should remain in charge. By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published May 21, 2026 5:45am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen Blackburn opens up on hearing to protect sports integrity Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., talks to Fox News Digital about a hearing to protect sports integrity in the U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn says Congress is not done looking into the rapid expansion of sports betting and prediction markets.
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