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Suspected gambling syndicate sparks NCAA basketball investigation

20 October 2025 at 3:08pm UTC-4
A gambling syndicate is alleged to have been involved in a point shaving scandal, which is being investigated by federal authorities and the NCAA, according to an ESPN report ...

US bettors spend more than global average despite fewer active players

20 October 2025 at 3:01pm UTC-4
US bettors spend more than the global average, despite being less active compared to the rest of the world, according to data from Optimove’s latest iGaming Pulse report. The ...
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Kalshi’s expansion triggers concern among US geolocation firms

20 October 2025 at 7:25am UTC-4
Prediction market platfom Kalshi is causing unease among US geolocation providers that enforce location-based compliance for online betting companies, according to Sportico ...

CME Group prepares sports-linked contracts to rival Kalshi and Polymarket

20 October 2025 at 7:15am UTC-4
Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch financial contracts linked to sports events and economic indicators before the end of the year, competing with ...

New Yorkers divided over sports betting, poll finds

20 October 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
A new poll by national survey conductor the Siena Research Institute has found that New Yorkers are divided regarding their opinions on sports gambling. The poll found that 39 ...

BetMGM, Pittsburgh Steelers extend partnership

17 October 2025 at 12:38pm UTC-4
BetMGM on Friday extended its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2029 season, designating BetMGM as the team's official sports betting, icasino and gaming ...
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Australian media regulator blocks seven illegal online gambling sites

17 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
Australian media and communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has directed internet service providers to block access to another seven online ...

Data.bet expands into Brazil with Gaming Laboratories International certification

17 October 2025 at 7:45am UTC-4
Sportsbook technology provider Data.bet has secured official certification from Gaming Laboratories International, confirming its compliance with Brazil’s betting standards ...
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Kraken eyes prediction market launch with acquisition of CFTC-licensed Small Exchange

17 October 2025 at 6:53am UTC-4
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has confirmed its US$100 million acquisition of Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed contract market Small Exchange signals an interest in ...

Nevada Gaming Control Board warns licensees that sports event contracts are wagers

17 October 2025 at 6:28am UTC-4
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has circulated a notice to licensees clarifying that it regards sports event contracts as wagers. Sent on Wednesday, Notice 2025-77 acknowledged ...

Market overreacted to Kalshi’s NFL parlay launch

16 October 2025 at 8:14am UTC-4
The stock market shock after the launch of prediction market Kalshi’s NFL parlay product may have been an overreaction, according to Sportico. At the end of September, the ...

Winners acquires Moneyline Sports to boost AI sports betting products

16 October 2025 at 7:29am UTC-4
Affiliate group Winners has acquired the Nevada-based sports betting analytics company Moneyline Sports in a bid to add AI-driven sports betting intelligence to its offering ...

PrizePicks granted license in New York following US$15 million settlement

16 October 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has been granted an interactive fantasy sports operating license by the New York State Gaming Commission. New York will become ...

Underdog extends St. Louis Blues partnership ahead of Missouri sports betting launch

15 October 2025 at 7:12am UTC-4
Daily fantasy sports operator Underdog has extended its multi-year partnership with Missouri NHL team St. Louis Blues, ahead of the state’s December 1 sports betting launch ...

OpticOdds partners with Pragmatic Play

15 October 2025 at 5:31am UTC-4
Real-time sports betting data provider OpticOdds has partnered with igaming software provider Pragmatic Play to expand its US player prop market. Under the agreement, OpticOdds ...