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Federal authorities investigate Malik Beasley in relation to NBA gambling activity

1 July 2025 at 5:44am UTC-4
US federal authorities are investigating gambling-related allegations relating to Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley. The investigation involves gambling on NBA games and prop ...

This year’s G2E will recognize the influence of igaming and sports betting

30 June 2025 at 2:38pm UTC-4
One of the seismic shifts in the United States gaming industry occurred in 2018, when the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was repealed by Congress. Suddenly, the ...
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Rhode Island igaming revenue rises 113.5% year-over-year in May

30 June 2025 at 8:00am UTC-4
Rhode Island’s igaming sector grew 113.5% year-over-year in May, with net gaming revenue rising from US$2.3 million to US$4.8 million. The figures, published by the Rhode ...

First and Genius Sports announce extended data partnership

30 June 2025 at 7:56am UTC-4
Sports betting operator First and sports data company Genius Sports have extended their data and streaming partnership as both companies attempt to extend their revenue growth ...
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Australian government criticized for gambling reform delay

30 June 2025 at 7:08am UTC-4
The Australian government is facing increasing criticism for its failure to enact the key recommendations from a major gambling inquiry released two years ago. The 2023 report ...

Australian influencers threatened with fines over promotion of illegal offshore operators

30 June 2025 at 7:00am UTC-4
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has threatened influencers with fines of up to AU$59,400 if they continue to "promote or publicise illegal online gambling ...

NCAA faces backlash over sports betting proposal

30 June 2025 at 6:41am UTC-4
A proposal last week by the NCAA Division I Council to allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports is facing backlash from industry stakeholders. The proposal has ...

New Zealand bans offshore sports betting

30 June 2025 at 6:36am UTC-4
An amendment to the Racing Industry Act 2020 in New Zealand took effect on 28 June and bans offshore betting operators from accepting wagers from New Zealand residents. The ...

Kalshi hits US$2 billion valuation after latest funding round

27 June 2025 at 7:14am UTC-4
Tarek Mansour, CEO of prediction platform Kalshi, announced in an X post that the company has closed a US$185 million funding round and is valued at US$2 billion. Paradigm, a ...

Philippine lawmakers target e-wallet access to gambling apps amid growing addiction concerns

27 June 2025 at 7:03am UTC-4
Philippine lawmakers are set to introduce a bill that would control how digital wallets connect users to igaming sites. Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores told DZMM that he was ...