Vertical: Sports Betting

Playtech named in alleged smear campaign against rival Evolution

22 October 2025 at 4:51am UTC-4
London Stock Exchange listed igaming supplier Playtech is alleged to have been involved in a smear campaign targeting rival Evolution, according to a statement released by ...

California’s tribal gaming leaders target prediction market apps

21 October 2025 at 2:35am UTC-4
California’s tribal gaming leaders say online prediction market platforms, not daily fantasy sports apps, pose the biggest threat to their sovereignty and revenue base ...

Massachusetts Gaming Commission considers new rules for sports betting VIP programs

21 October 2025 at 2:25am UTC-4
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Jordan Maynard has floated a change to current regulations that allow sportsbooks to engage in “predatory practices” through VIP programs ...

Suspected gambling syndicate sparks NCAA basketball investigation

20 October 2025 at 3:08pm UTC-4
A gambling syndicate is alleged to have been involved in a point shaving scandal, which is being investigated by federal authorities and the NCAA, according to an ESPN report ...

US bettors spend more than global average despite fewer active players

20 October 2025 at 3:01pm UTC-4
US bettors spend more than the global average, despite being less active compared to the rest of the world, according to data from Optimove’s latest iGaming Pulse report. The ...

Kalshi’s expansion triggers concern among US geolocation firms

20 October 2025 at 7:25am UTC-4
Prediction market platfom Kalshi is causing unease among US geolocation providers that enforce location-based compliance for online betting companies, according to Sportico ...

CME Group prepares sports-linked contracts to rival Kalshi and Polymarket

20 October 2025 at 7:15am UTC-4
Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch financial contracts linked to sports events and economic indicators before the end of the year, competing with ...

New Yorkers divided over sports betting, poll finds

20 October 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
A new poll by national survey conductor the Siena Research Institute has found that New Yorkers are divided regarding their opinions on sports gambling. The poll found that 39 ...

BetMGM, Pittsburgh Steelers extend partnership

17 October 2025 at 12:38pm UTC-4
BetMGM on Friday extended its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2029 season, designating BetMGM as the team's official sports betting, icasino and gaming ...

Australian media regulator blocks seven illegal online gambling sites

17 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
Australian media and communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has directed internet service providers to block access to another seven online ...