Vertical: Sports Betting

DraftKings and FanDuel go live in Arkansas

26 March 2026 at 6:18am UTC-4
DraftKings and FanDuel have launched their sportsbook platforms in Arkansas after partnering with two of the state’s casinos. Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs partnered with ...

BetMGM fined US$100,000 in Pennsylvania for failure to prevent fraudulent behavior

25 March 2026 at 2:17pm UTC-4
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel, resulting in a US$100,000 fine to BetMGM. The ...

Pressure mounts on the Australian government over gambling ads

25 March 2026 at 7:54am UTC-4
Calls for reform of online gambling advertising in Australia have intensified, with a statement from the Australian Medical Association calling for immediate action. It ...

Kalshi and Polymarket introduce new insider trading restrictions

25 March 2026 at 7:46am UTC-4
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have introduced new restrictions on insider trading as regulators and lawmakers step up enforcement action on the platforms. The move ...
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Sportradar launches online gaming brand Playradar

25 March 2026 at 7:44am UTC-4
Sports betting technology company Sportradar has launched its own online gaming brand, Playradar, which focuses on integrating sportsbook and casino experiences. The new brand ...

Public Health Institute files lawsuit against major sportsbooks

25 March 2026 at 7:40am UTC-4
The Public Health Advocacy Institute has launched a lawsuit against several US sportsbook operators, including DraftKings, FanDuel and Genius Sports, as well as the NFL. The ...
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Kalshi hits March Madness record with US$800 million traded

25 March 2026 at 7:04am UTC-4
Despite pushback from the NCAA, prediction market Kalshi has come away from March Madness a winner with trading reaching over US$800 million in the first weekend of the tournament ...

GLI becomes first testing lab to receive igaming accreditation from Philippine regulator PAGCOR

24 March 2026 at 8:24am UTC-4
Gaming Laboratories International has been granted igaming accreditation by Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR, becoming the first gaming testing company to achieve the ...

NCAA sues DraftKings over March Madness trademarks

24 March 2026 at 8:04am UTC-4
The NCAA has accused DraftKings of unauthorized use of some of its trademarks, including ‘March Madness,’ in online betting promotions. The lawsuit, which was lodged in a ...

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prohibit sports betting on prediction markets

24 March 2026 at 6:59am UTC-4
A bipartisan Senate bill introduced Monday is seeking to stop federally regulated prediction platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style markets. The measure ...

Indian government blocks 300 illegal gambling sites

23 March 2026 at 8:04am UTC-4
The Indian government has banned 300 sites and mobile apps as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling, enforcing rules that came into effect last year, as reported by The News ...

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 ...

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 ...