Vertical: Sports Betting
Thai Ministry of Digital Economy removes 180,000 illegal gambling websites since October
22 January 2026 at 7:15am UTC-5
The Ministry of Digital Economy in Thailand announced that, since 1 October, the Thai government has shut down 180,000 illegal gambling websites as it continues to crack down on ...
Native American tribes say prediction markets siphon tribal casino money
22 January 2026 at 7:08am UTC-5
A group of Native American tribes has argued that prediction market operators like Kalshi are diverting money away from tribal casinos, according to a new court brief ...
ICE: Tribal leaders and American Gaming Association confront prediction markets issue
21 January 2026 at 10:21am UTC-5
Leaders of the Indian Gaming Association and the American Gaming Association confronted the threat posed by prediction markets in a session at ICE 2026 in Barcelona on Tuesday ...
Kalshi to halt operations in Massachusetts after judge ruling
21 January 2026 at 7:41am UTC-5
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that prediction market Kalshi cannot offer sports betting products to state residents without securing a proper gaming license.
The decision ...
DAZN collaborates with Polymarket to add prediction trading features to its live streams
21 January 2026 at 5:39am UTC-5
Sports entertainment company DAZN has partnered with predictions platform Polymarket to launch prediction trading features on its platform.
As part of the agreement, DAZN’s ...
Sports betting trial for ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig begins
20 January 2026 at 7:51am UTC-5
The trial of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to start on January 20 in downtown Los Angeles.
The 35-year-old ex-MLB all-star is charged with obstruction of ...
Illinois sports betting plunges after new tax on wagers
20 January 2026 at 6:52am UTC-5
New figures from the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a notable drop in sports betting activity since the state introduced a new gambling tax last year.
Initially, a US$0.25 tax ...
Proposed Iowa bill would expand regulators’ authority to control illegal betting platforms
20 January 2026 at 5:51am UTC-5
Iowa lawmakers are drafting legislation that would give state regulators the necessary authority to act against unlicensed sports betting platforms operating in the state ...
Mississippi renews push for mobile sports betting in bid to plug pension shortfall
20 January 2026 at 5:46am UTC-5
The Mississippi House will attempt to legalize mobile sports betting for its third consecutive year, with new provisions introduced in the legislature aimed at persuading Senate ...
ICE: Paysafe’s Zak Cutler prepares the ground for greater crypto adoption over next two years
20 January 2026 at 5:27am UTC-5
Paysafe president of global gaming Zak Cutler has said the business is expecting a large-scale shift towards greater crypto adoption by regulated operators over the next 12 to 24 ...
Data shows India struggling to beat offshore betting sites
19 January 2026 at 7:47am UTC-5
Data from India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology shows that offshore igaming sites are attracting significant traffic from India, despite the government ...
Polymarket hit with first lawsuit from Nevada gambling regulator
19 January 2026 at 7:39am UTC-5
Prediction market operator Polymarket is facing its first major legal challenge in Nevada, as the state’s gaming regulator has sued to block the company from offering sports ...
Oklahoma lawmakers to renew sports betting conversation in next legislative session
19 January 2026 at 7:32am UTC-5
Oklahoma lawmakers are gearing up to renew the debate over legalizing sports betting when the next legislative session begins, as advocates push to finalize measures that stalled ...
Indian authorities file charges against Pakistani gambling platform
19 January 2026 at 7:26am UTC-5
India’s law enforcement body, the Enforcement Directorate, has filed charges against ibetting site Magicwin in connection with an alleged money laundering case, according to The ...
NFL and PGA Tour maintain ban on player endorsements of prediction markets
19 January 2026 at 7:20am UTC-5
The NFL and the PGA Tour will continue to block players from endorsing prediction market platforms, despite growing adoption of such products by other leagues and athletes ...





