Vertical: Sports Betting

Japanese lawmakers pass bill targeting illegal online gambling

3 June 2025 at 7:42am UTC-4
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a bill this week aimed at tightening the regulations around illegal online gambling. The bill, which Japan’s ruling and ...

Global sports betting market to hit US$182.12 billion by 2030

3 June 2025 at 6:35am UTC-4
The international sports betting market is predicted to be worth US$182.12 billion by the end of the decade, according to a study by market analyst Research Insights. The group ...
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Illinois tax increase surprises analysts

2 June 2025 at 12:43pm UTC-4
Wall Street analysts were taken aback by an 11th-hour Illinois budget measure that added handle taxes to those levied on sports book revenue. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has indicated that ...

Report highlights risk from illegal gambling platforms on Indian youth

2 June 2025 at 8:11am UTC-4
Illegal gambling has become a serious threat as gambling sites are raking in estimated yearly deposits of almost US$100 billion, according to a report from the Indian non-profit ...

Iowa man sues DraftKings for refusal to payout US$14 million

2 June 2025 at 7:48am UTC-4
An Iowa man has sued DraftKings after the company refused a payout of more than US$14 million in winnings on bets made during the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament ...

Fanatics inks outsourcing deal with Philippines-based Claymore Solutions

2 June 2025 at 7:28am UTC-4
Fanatics Betting & Gaming has outsourced a significant proportion of its back-office function to the Philippines via a partnership with PAGCOR-accredited business process ...
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MLB PropPacks added to BetRivers sportsbook

2 June 2025 at 6:09am UTC-4
Rush Street Interactive has extended its offering of PropPacks to include Major League Basketball. Following the success of its NBA PropPacks product, MLB PropPacks will be ...

Prediction markets are gaming’s next big shortcut to 50-state access

31 May 2025 at 11:28am UTC-4
Prediction markets are creeping into the national spotlight and depending who you ask, they're either the future of federally regulated gambling or a dressed-up loophole designed ...

BGaming announces content deal with Betcris

30 May 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
Igaming content provider BGaming has partnered with Latin American gambling operator Betcris. BGaming’s range of casino content will be integrated into the Betcris casino ...

BetMGM announces partnership with Las Vegas Aces

29 May 2025 at 7:03am UTC-4
BetMGM has partnered with the Las Vegas Aces, a member of the Women’s National Basketball Association. BetMGM will become the official and exclusive sportsbook and casino ...

Bangladesh launches online gambling crackdown

29 May 2025 at 6:57am UTC-4
The Criminal Investigation Department of the Bangladesh police has launched a national crackdown to combat illegal online gambling. It is one of the first enforcement actions ...

Beter expands cricket betting coverage to include US

29 May 2025 at 6:15am UTC-4
Online gaming supplier Beter has is expanding its cricket coverage by providing odds and live data for cricket events worldwide. Its expanded coverage will include tournaments ...

Rhode Island igaming revenue up 128% YoY in April

29 May 2025 at 5:45am UTC-4
Online gaming revenue in Rhode Island hit US$4.7 million last month, the second highest figure since the state became the seventh to launch igaming in March 2024. This month ...

Court to rule over Nevada Resort Association joining Kalshi case

28 May 2025 at 7:25am UTC-4
A US District Court judge will have to decide whether to allow the Nevada Resort Association to intervene in a case over the legality of prediction markets. The New York-based ...

High Roller applies for Ontario license

28 May 2025 at 6:11am UTC-4
Nevada-based online casino operator High Roller Technologies, which is behind High Roller and Fruta, has submitted an Ontario online gaming license application. High Roller is ...