Vertical: Sports Betting
Michigan sports betting win plunges in June
22 July 2026 at 3:35pm UTC-4
Online sports betting revenues in Michigan fell 10% in June, a J.P. Morgan earnings release shows, despite an 11% hold and a 20% spike in bets placed.
Win was US$41 million on ...
Kambi returns to growth after World Cup-fueled 2Q26
22 July 2026 at 7:09am UTC-4
Kambi has reported a 13.5% rise in revenue in the second quarter of 2026 to €45.9 million, from €40.5 million.
The improving picture, supported by processing more than €1 ...
US Congress questions whether CFTC is fit to oversee prediction markets
22 July 2026 at 7:05am UTC-4
US lawmakers are debating whether Congress should play a bigger role in regulating prediction market platforms, after a hearing examined whether existing federal oversight is fit ...
Hong Kong Police arrest 991, seize US$47 million in betting records from illegal World Cup wagering
22 July 2026 at 1:42am UTC-4
Hong Kong Police have arrested 991 people and seized over HK$365 million in betting records and over HK$7.4 million in cash and assets linked to illegal gambling taking place ...
UAE’s gaming regulator appoints Dr Ahmad Hesham as new General Counsel
22 July 2026 at 12:35am UTC-4
The United Arab Emirates is further filling out the Executive Management team for its gaming regulator, announcing the appointment of Dr Ahmad Hesham as General Counsel and Board ...
AGA and IGA call for ban on sports event contracts ahead of Congressional hearing
21 July 2026 at 7:57am UTC-4
US gambling industry trade organizations, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Indian Gaming Association (IGA), are calling for a ban on sports event contracts offered by ...
Prediction markets account for 27% of World Cup bets: report
20 July 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Prediction markets have reported record trading during the World Cup, with data provided by market analytics firm H2 Gambling Capital showing that the platforms accounted for an ...
New Zealand invites operators to submit Expressions of Interest for online gaming licenses
20 July 2026 at 6:45am UTC-4
Potential operators can now officially declare their desire to obtain an online casino license in New Zealand, after the Department of Internal Affairs on Friday launched its ...
Betsson posts ‘solid’ second quarter ahead of World Cup
17 July 2026 at 9:44am UTC-4
“The second quarter was a solid quarter, with all-time-high revenue.” So said Betsson Chief Financial Officer Martin Öhman during the company’s 17 July earnings call ...
Entain to cut 500 jobs as UK gambling tax pressure increases: report
17 July 2026 at 6:59am UTC-4
Global sportsbook operator Entain is reportedly going to reduce its global workforce by 500 roles, representing approximately 2% of its employees.
According to financial data ...
DraftKings sues Philadelphia over investigation into business practices
17 July 2026 at 6:52am UTC-4
Sportsbook operator DraftKings has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the City of Philadelphia from investigating its business practices and from enforcing a consumer protection ...
Rio de Janeiro bans betting-related outdoor ads
17 July 2026 at 4:27am UTC-4
Brazil’s capital Rio de Janeiro has become the first of the nation’s state capitals to prohibit betting-related advertisements in spaces subject to municipal approval, after a ...
Pennsylvania mulls tighter gambling laws, criticizing in-play bet incentives
16 July 2026 at 7:57am UTC-4
A Pennsylvania bipartisan Joint State Government Commission and the state’s gambling regulator have published recommendations for stricter online gambling laws to protect ...
Bill proposes mandatory facial recognition for sportsbooks and prediction markets
16 July 2026 at 7:37am UTC-4
A United States Congressman has introduced a bill that would require both sportsbooks and prediction markets to implement facial recognition on their platforms to verify users ...
Hacksaw Gaming enters Argentina with Betano partnership
16 July 2026 at 7:06am UTC-4
Online casino games developer Hacksaw Gaming has launched in Buenos Aires City, Argentina, following its partnership with Kaizen Gaming’s sportsbook brand Betano.
Under the ...





