Vertical: Sports Betting

Australian government urged to follow through with gambling ad ban

20 November 2025 at 7:03am UTC-5
Crossbench politicians and gambling harm campaigners are urging the Australian government not to retreat from a proposed ban on gambling advertising, according to The Guardian ...

Wisconsin online betting bill hits legislative roadblock

20 November 2025 at 6:56am UTC-5
The Wisconsin State Assembly has abruptly pulled a planned vote on a bipartisan bill that would have legalized online sports betting through tribal operations. Assembly bill ...
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Continent 8 promotes David Brace to executive team

20 November 2025 at 6:53am UTC-5
Managed IT provider Continent 8 Technologies has promoted David Brace to its executive leadership team to lead its Amazon Web Services practice. His appointment follows ...

Altenar strengthens Brazil team with local appointments

20 November 2025 at 6:45am UTC-5
Sportsbook provider Altenar has appointed three new hires in Brazil to support its regulatory and commercial growth as the market evolves. Luana Monje has been appointed as ...
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Moon Intelligence strengthens leadership as it targets US prediction markets

20 November 2025 at 6:23am UTC-5
London-based data consultancy Moon Intelligence has appointed Stephen Shaw and Enda Kendrick as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Customer Officer as it pursues growth in US ...

Wisconsin lawmaker warns prediction markets will launch even if sports betting is not approved

19 November 2025 at 8:28am UTC-5
Wisconsin Representative Tyler August has warned that prediction markets will fill the void of sports wagering if a law is not passed allowing the state's 11 tribes to offer ...
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Polymarket boss dubs sportsbooks ‘a scam’

19 November 2025 at 8:19am UTC-5
Polymarket Chief Executive Shayne Coplan has criticized traditional sportsbooks, calling them a ‘scam’ and suggesting they ‘rip off’ consumers. Speaking at the Axios ...

Former cricketer Glenn McGrath dropped as ABC commentator over Bet365 partnership

19 November 2025 at 7:24am UTC-5
Former cricket star Glenn McGrath has been dropped from Ashes commentary by Australian broadcaster ABC over his links to Bet365. McGrath played 124 Test matches for Australia ...

Black Cow Technology pivots to US and LatAm multiplayer content

19 November 2025 at 7:08am UTC-5
UK-based software developer Black Cow Technology is undergoing a strategic shift as it prepares to create its own multiplayer gaming content for the first time. The content ...

DraftKings, FanDuel confirm departure from American Gaming Association

18 November 2025 at 10:04am UTC-5
DraftKings and FanDuel have confirmed in separate statements that they withdrew as members of the American Gaming Association on Monday, following their recent decisions to launch ...

Illinois sports bets fall after betting tax, but amount wagered hits new high

18 November 2025 at 7:23am UTC-5
The introduction of a new per-wager tax in Illinois has been followed by a sharp decline in the number of sports bets placed, despite the total amount wagered reaching an all-time ...

College basketball player admits to purposely missing shots as part of sports betting scheme

18 November 2025 at 6:55am UTC-5
Cedquavious ‘Dae Dae’ Hunter, a former guard for the University of New Orleans, has admitted that he participated in a point-shaving scheme during the 2024–25 season ...

Wynn Resorts opposes Massachusetts’ online gambling proposals

18 November 2025 at 6:47am UTC-5
Wynn Resorts has pushed back against a renewed online gambling effort in Massachusetts, suggesting the expansion of igaming in the state could pose a threat to the 3,300-person ...

Ohio pauses updates to sports betting regulation as MLB limits prop wagers

18 November 2025 at 6:31am UTC-5
The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Governor Mike DeWine have opted against introducing fresh sports betting rules in the state after MLB imposed new restrictions on micro-prop ...

NBA seeks player phone records amid gambling probe

17 November 2025 at 7:46am UTC-5
The NBA has requested cell phones, documents, and other materials from multiple teams as part of its investigation into illegal sports betting. According to a report from The ...