Vertical: Sports Betting
Maryland sees rise in problem gambling after sports betting launch
14 October 2025 at 6:22am UTC-4
Disordered gambling in Maryland has risen since the legalization of sports betting, with nearly two in five bettors showing signs of addiction or risky behavior.
According to ...
Kiron launches virtual football in LatAm and Nigeria
13 October 2025 at 8:02am UTC-4
Virtual sports provider Kiron Interactive is launching its virtual football game, GOAL Premier, for audiences in Mexico, Nigeria, and Chile.
The game will debut on online ...
Sport Otago CEO hopes New Zealand Government will amend gambling bill
13 October 2025 at 7:47am UTC-4
Sport Otago CEO James Nation hopes the New Zealand government will amend its proposed igaming bill.
The bill, which the government is expected to decide on in mid-November ...
Economist warns Philippines igaming could affect retail sector
13 October 2025 at 7:35am UTC-4
Economist Rober Dan Roces spoke on the effects of igaming on the retail sector at the Cebu Province Economic Forum, saying igaming accounts for 5% of household spending in the ...
Kalshi hits US$5 billion valuation after latest financing round
13 October 2025 at 7:25am UTC-4
Prediction market Kalshi has raised US$300 million during a Series D funding round, valuing the prediction platform at US$5 billion, according to The New York Times.
The ...
Australian senator rejects invitation to return to sports club in light of gambling lobby sponsor
10 October 2025 at 8:33am UTC-4
Australian independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock has refused an invitation to rejoin the Australian Parliament Sports Club, citing concerns over its ...
Brazil’s lower chamber fails to pass latest provisional tax measure
10 October 2025 at 8:07am UTC-4
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has withdrawn provisional measure 1,303/2025 which aimed to adjust tax as part of the government’s fiscal strategy for 2026.
Provisional ...
VSiN announces expansion of sports betting podcast lineup
10 October 2025 at 7:29am UTC-4
Sports betting broadcasting network VSiN has expanded its podcast offerings with a range of new and returning shows.
The new podcasts include Pod to the Futures, hosted by ...
Federal bill targeting sports betting ads advances in Canadian Senate
9 October 2025 at 7:20am UTC-4
Lawmakers from the Canadian Senate Transport and Communications Committee have advanced a bill, S-211, that would restrict sports betting ads.
The vote comes amid growing ...
Beter approved as vendor in Colorado
9 October 2025 at 7:02am UTC-4
Sports betting supplier Beter has received approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming to provide its content to licensed sportsbooks in the state.
Having been granted a ...
