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iGaming Ontario posts record-breaking July with handle reaching CA$9.9 billion

27 August 2026 at 6:35am UTC-4
iGaming Ontario has reported that total cash wagers for July reached CA$9.9 billion, the highest recorded figure since the legalization of Ontario’s online gambling market in ...

UEFA cancels FIFA boycott after assurances against sale of stake in World Cup

27 August 2026 at 5:56am UTC-4
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has cancelled its boycott of FIFA competitions, after negotiations with the group resulted in guarantees that the body would no ...
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PointsBet warns that tightening Australian gambling ad restrictions will give a free hit to illegal offshore operators

27 August 2026 at 3:26am UTC-4
Australia-based sports betting operator PointsBet has taken aim at the government’s wagering advertising reforms, warning that further restrictions risk handing the market ...

Mizuho says prediction market court rulings could affect DraftKings’ stock

26 August 2026 at 6:10am UTC-4
Financial services holding company Mizuho has said that the ongoing legal action against prediction markets in the US could influence gambling operator DraftKings’ share price ...
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Tabcorp sees 10% increase in EBITDA for FY26, despite only 0.8% increase in revenue

26 August 2026 at 5:59am UTC-4
Australian gaming group Tabcorp has announced a 10.3% increase in group EBITDA for its financial year ended 30 June, totaling AU$431.7 million. In results released on Wednesday ...

Alberta’s largest casino group Pure Casino joins International Betting Integrity Association

26 August 2026 at 5:29am UTC-4
Alberta’s largest land-based casino operator and newly licensed online gaming group Pure Casino has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), reinforcing ...

BETER enters 10th US state with Virginia Vendor Registration license

25 August 2026 at 7:03am UTC-4
Sports betting data provider BETER has secured regulatory approval to supply its exclusive content to sports betting operators in Virginia, bringing its US presence to 10 states ...

FanDuel rejects calls to shut down VIP program, responding to Congress reps over personalized video for bettor

24 August 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Gambling operator FanDuel has rejected calls to shut down its VIP program after three members of the US Congress requested details about the scheme’s operation and its ...
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Nebraska online sports betting measures qualify for November ballot

24 August 2026 at 6:35am UTC-4
Two ballot measures aimed at regulating and legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska have secured a place on the state’s November election ballot. According to the ...

Australia’s self-exclusion scheme BetStop sign-ups hit 67,000

21 August 2026 at 7:18am UTC-4
Over 67,000 individuals have registered with Australia’s national BetStop self-exclusion scheme since its launch in August 2023. According to The Straight, a total of 41,290 ...

Report claims 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted 174.3 billion illegal stream views and 95% had gambling ads

20 August 2026 at 7:15am UTC-4
A new report from Gaming Compliance International (GCI) claims that there were some 174.3 billion illegal stream views of the 2026 FIFA World Cup worldwide, with 95% carrying ...

Jefferies analyst reiterates confidence in Rush Street Interactive

19 August 2026 at 12:05pm UTC-4
Turning adversity into opportunity, Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz described recent weakness in Rush Street Interactive as a good chance to accumulate the stock. He ...

Handle, win well up in Michigan online sports betting in July

19 August 2026 at 11:55am UTC-4
Online sports betting win and handle soared by double digits in Michigan in July, state results reported by J.P. Morgan analysts on 18 August show. Revenue was US$44 million, a ...

Nebraska pushes for legalized online sports betting but petitions face fraud concerns

19 August 2026 at 8:16am UTC-4
Two petitions to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska have faced fraud concerns over potentially fake signatures, despite Tax Relief Nebraska - the organization behind the ...

Fanatics strikes deal with NFL to become its official sportsbook

19 August 2026 at 7:07am UTC-4
Sports betting operator Fanatics has signed a deal with the NFL to become its official sportsbook ahead of the new season, following the expiration of multi-year partnerships the ...