Author: Hannah Gannagé-Stewart
Sports betting trial for ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig begins
20 January 2026 at 7:51am UTC-5
The trial of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to start on January 20 in downtown Los Angeles.
The 35-year-old ex-MLB all-star is charged with obstruction of ...
Illinois sports betting plunges after new tax on wagers
20 January 2026 at 6:52am UTC-5
New figures from the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a notable drop in sports betting activity since the state introduced a new gambling tax last year.
Initially, a US$0.25 tax ...
Myanmar repatriates 45 individuals following online gambling scheme
20 January 2026 at 6:41am UTC-5
Forty-five foreign nationals have been deported from Myanmar for committing various online crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud, in the Myawady–Shwe Kokko region ...
Proposed Iowa bill would expand regulators’ authority to control illegal betting platforms
20 January 2026 at 5:51am UTC-5
Iowa lawmakers are drafting legislation that would give state regulators the necessary authority to act against unlicensed sports betting platforms operating in the state ...
Mississippi renews push for mobile sports betting in bid to plug pension shortfall
20 January 2026 at 5:46am UTC-5
The Mississippi House will attempt to legalize mobile sports betting for its third consecutive year, with new provisions introduced in the legislature aimed at persuading Senate ...
ICE: Paysafe’s Zak Cutler prepares the ground for greater crypto adoption over next two years
20 January 2026 at 5:27am UTC-5
Paysafe president of global gaming Zak Cutler has said the business is expecting a large-scale shift towards greater crypto adoption by regulated operators over the next 12 to 24 ...
Traders at Goldman Sachs look to get involved with prediction markets
16 January 2026 at 8:05am UTC-5
Traders at Goldman Sachs are reportedly looking to enter the prediction market industry, according to a report by The Telegraph.
In recent weeks, the Chief Executive of Golden ...
Philippine lawmaker proposes extension of law on financial crimes
16 January 2026 at 7:43am UTC-5
A Philippine senator wants to amend the country’s Bank Secrecy Law to give authorities more powers to investigate suspected financial crimes.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is ...
Senators urge CDC to study rise in youth online sports betting
16 January 2026 at 7:40am UTC-5
A bipartisan group of senators has urged the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study what they described as a “rapid rise” in underage online sports betting ...
NCAA urges a ban on prop bets after new point shaving scandal
16 January 2026 at 7:31am UTC-5
The NCAA has renewed its push for stronger restrictions on collegiate sports betting, urging state gambling regulators to eliminate individual proposition bets after news broke ...
Everi launches its mobile gaming solution with the Muscogee Nation
16 January 2026 at 7:16am UTC-5
Everi has launched the first installation of its mobile gaming solution, Vi, with the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma.
The solution will be delivered through Everi’s mobile ...
Alberta gambling regulator publishes standards and requirements ahead of igaming launch
16 January 2026 at 7:00am UTC-5
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has published its Standards & Requirements for Internet Gaming ahead of the launch of the regulated market later this year ...
PhilWeb to manage online gambling platform for Hann Casino
15 January 2026 at 8:06am UTC-5
Philippine Stock Exchange-listed igaming supplier PhilWeb has partnered with Hann Casino to run the Clark Freeport Zone-based resort’s online gaming platform.
Hann Casino ...
NCAA President calls for CFTC suspension of college sports prediction markets
15 January 2026 at 7:29am UTC-5
NCAA President Charlie Baker has written to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission requesting that prediction market operators stop offering prediction markets tied to college ...
S Gaming partners with BetMGM to enter the US
15 January 2026 at 7:17am UTC-5
Online slot and table games supplier S Gaming is set to enter the US market through a new partnership with BetMGM.
The rollout will begin in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West ...






