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Unemployment hits 1.95 million in the Philippines, with online gambling layoffs cited as a contributing factor
6 August 2025 at 7:45am UTC-4
The number of jobless Filipinos rose to 1.95 million in June from 1.62 million last year, driven by layoffs in the gambling industry.
Coupled with a rise in unpaid work, the ...
ESPN Bet announces betting integration with fantasy sports
6 August 2025 at 5:18am UTC-4
ESPN Bet, in collaboration with Penn Entertainment, has launched a new feature designed to merge fantasy sports with sports betting.
The update introduces a new ‘For You ...
Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue warns gambling ban could undermine PHP3.2 trillion revenue target
5 August 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue has warned that banning online gambling could severely impact the country’s ability to meet its PHP3.2 trillion revenue target for ...
SIS expands US esports reach with Hard Rock Bet deal
5 August 2025 at 6:20am UTC-4
Sports technology company SIS Content Services has expanded the reach of its esports betting product, H2H Global Gaming League, in the US through a deal with Hard Rock Bet.
The ...
Argentinian lawmaker launches petition to support underage gambling prevention measure
5 August 2025 at 6:12am UTC-4
Argentinian lawmaker Diego Garciarena has called for support from the public for legislation to regulate online betting platforms and prevent the rise of gambling addiction in ...
Genius Sports lands data rights deal with European Leagues
4 August 2025 at 7:35am UTC-4
Sports data company Genius Sports has agreed a multi-year deal with the European Leagues Association to launch its AI-powered GeniusIQ platform across more than 8,000 matches in ...
Coinbase to launch US prediction platform in the coming months
4 August 2025 at 6:38am UTC-4
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed plans to expand its operations in the US to include prediction markets and other services.
Prediction markets allow customers to ...
Federal district court rules against Kalshi in Maryland sports betting case
4 August 2025 at 6:26am UTC-4
US District Judge Adam B. Adelson has denied a motion by predictions market Kalshi that attempted to block the Maryland regulators from enforcing gaming laws against it.
Kalshi ...
Brock University professor joins group addressing gambling boom
1 August 2025 at 7:22am UTC-4
Michael Naraine, Associate Professor of Sport Management at Brock University, has been named the first Canadian member of the Institute on Sports Wagering and Gaming at San Diego ...
PointsBet rejects revised Betr takeover bid
1 August 2025 at 7:00am UTC-4
Australian betting operator PointsBet Holdings has rejected fellow betting operator Betr Entertainment’s latest takeover offer, despite Betr announcing an increase in its ...
