Vertical: Sports Betting
DraftKings acquires Railbird Technologies
24 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
DraftKings is moving toward entry in prediction markets, having announced the acquisition of Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, a federally ...
College athletes to be allowed to bet on pro sports after landmark rule change
24 October 2025 at 7:40am UTC-4
NCAA athletes and staff will be allowed to bet on professional sports following a rule change that will take effect on November 1.
On October 22, the Division II and Division ...
Indian Supreme Court seeks government input on plea to ban online gambling
24 October 2025 at 7:23am UTC-4
India’s Supreme Court has asked the central government to respond to a public interest litigation that seeks a nationwide ban on online gambling platforms operating under the ...
Auckland cricket clubs fear funding loss under New Zealand’s proposed online gambling bill
24 October 2025 at 6:55am UTC-4
The Auckland Cricket Association has warned that New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill could cut off crucial funding for community sport, threatening the future of ...
NHL signs multi-year deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
24 October 2025 at 5:41am UTC-4
The NHL has signed multi-year partnerships with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
The deal, announced on Wednesday, gives both Kalshi and Polymarket access to the NHL ...
Australian lawmakers call for inquiry into the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission
23 October 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Australia’s Northern Territory have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the laws governing the territory's online gambling regulator after growing concerns over ...
Playtech rejects Evolution’s ‘smear campaign’ allegation
23 October 2025 at 6:48am UTC-4
Playtech has released a statement denying accusations made by rival game developer Evolution that it organized a smear campaign to damage the latter’s reputation and business ...
Bookmakers drop state leagues in Football Australia betting fee dispute
22 October 2025 at 5:44am UTC-4
Australian bookmakers, including Tabcorp, Sportsbet, and Entain, have removed state-level soccer tournaments from their platforms in response to the Football Association’s ...
Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 2026
22 October 2025 at 5:33am UTC-4
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority, is expected to be established and fully operational by 20 June 2026.
Sri Lanka’s Chair of the ...
Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to allow online sports betting
22 October 2025 at 5:22am UTC-4
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill allowing residents to place sports bets online, expanding wagering beyond the state’s existing tribal casinos.
Under ...
