Author: Scott Long

Bet88 appoints Kim Domingo as brand ambassador

23 March 2026 at 7:59am UTC-4
Philippine online gaming platform Bet88 has appointed actor and model Kim Domingo as its new brand ambassador as part of the launch of a campaign designed to increase engagement ...

PureWager Group becomes official sports betting partner of the Baltimore Orioles

23 March 2026 at 7:28am UTC-4
Online betting technology group PureWager Group has become the official sports betting partner of MLB franchise Baltimore Orioles. The partnership marks PureWager Group’s ...
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Nevada secures ban on Kalshi’s sports event contracts

23 March 2026 at 7:21am UTC-4
Nevada gambling regulators have secured a short-term ban on some contracts offered by Kalshi, pending a court hearing. According to the Wall Street Journal, the temporary ...

Maryland igaming bill withdrawn from legislature

23 March 2026 at 7:15am UTC-4
A bid to bring online casino gambling to Maryland stalled after the referendum measure tied to the effort was withdrawn, leaving the remaining bill without a workable route in ...

Kalshi valuation surges to US$22 billion after recent funding round

23 March 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Kalshi has had its valuation increased to US$22 billion after its latest funding round, which raised more than US$1 billion. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on ...

Few prediction market users are 50 or older, Truist analyst says

17 March 2026 at 4:13pm UTC-4
Just 7% of prediction-market users are older than 49. That was one of myriad findings reported by Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas in a 17 March investor note. Although ...
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GCash blocks merchants over illegal igaming

16 March 2026 at 8:03am UTC-4
Mobile wallet company GCash has blocked more than 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including igaming operations. According to the Manila Bulletin, the company said ...

Industry experts warn of sports betting effect on teenagers

16 March 2026 at 7:54am UTC-4
Experts in Canada have warned that the growth of online sports betting is pulling teenagers, particularly boys, into gambling via mobile apps. Part of the appeal, according to ...
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Media Troopers announces LatAm expansion for 2026 FIFA World Cup

16 March 2026 at 7:14am UTC-4
Digital marketing and customer acquisition firm Media Troopers has expanded its operations to include the LatAm market ahead of July's FIFA World Cup. According to Media ...

Kalshi sues Arizona to block state regulators

16 March 2026 at 7:05am UTC-4
Kalshi sued Arizona regulators in federal court to stop them from shutting down its operations in the state. In its lawsuit, the company argues that its platform is regulated ...

Social media platform restored in Philippines after being taken down for illegal gambling

16 March 2026 at 6:58am UTC-4
Access to the blogging platform Tumblr was restored in the Philippines after authorities acknowledged the site had been mistakenly blocked during a crackdown targeting illegal ...

March Madness brings increased focused on sports betting ads

13 March 2026 at 9:54am UTC-4
As March Madness nears, Americans are eager to wager on this year’s NCAA Basketball tournaments. The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will legally wager ...

BetMGM partners with Jogo Global, Banijay Rights for Survivor slot games

12 March 2026 at 2:20pm UTC-4
BetMGM on Thursday announced it has partnered with Jogo Global and Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, to ...

DraftKings’ revenue plunges in Oregon

11 March 2026 at 1:51pm UTC-4
February revenue from Oregon online sports betting narrowed dramatically for DraftKings. The company is the sole online sports betting provider in the state. DraftKings ...

Mindway AI reaches strategic partnership with Amelco for services

9 March 2026 at 5:13pm UTC-4
Mindway AI on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Amelco, a B2B platform provider known for building trading and sportsbook solutions for the gambling industry ...