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Sportsbooks Pass on NCAA Official Data Deal with Genius Sports

NCAA requires sportsbooks to abide by strict standards, including a prohibition on negative prop bets The men’s NCAA Tournament reaches its biggest stage this weekend with the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, just blocks away from where the gov

Proposed Gambling Regulations in Kentucky, New York Earn Different Grades in This Week’s Bingos & Busts  

It’s been another hectic week in the gambling industry. Here are some names, entities and verticals that made the headlines. The Final Four is set for this weekend in Indianapolis, signaling a start to a bit of a lull in the sports calendar. Sure, The Masters

Louisiana’s Bill Withdrawal Shows Cost of Banning Prop Bets, Microbetting

Louisiana dropped a proposed ban on prop bets and microbetting after a fiscal note revealed more than $20 million in potential annual General Fund revenue losses. Earlier this week, Louisiana lawmakers withdrew a proposed ban on prop and micro bets, highlighti

Federal Government Sues Illinois, Connecticut, Arizona Over Prediction Markets Regulation

The federal government has escalated the prediction market battle, suing three states and setting up a direct clash over who controls the emerging sector. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stepped directly into the prediction market dispute,

Sweepstakes Bans Advance, Prediction Markets Targeted: Bills That Mattered This Week

Sweepstakes bans advanced, prediction markets drew new legislative scrutiny, and key sports betting measures moved closer to law in a busy week for U.S. gambling policy. Multiple states advanced gambling-related legislation this week, with sweepstakes bans, pr

Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill Now on Gov. Evers’ Desk

Democratic leader raised concerns that AB 601 does not promote tribal equity The question of whether Wisconsin will join 31 other states plus the District of Columbia in allowing statewide online sports betting is now in the hands of Gov. Tony Evers. Evers rec

New California card room regulations take effect amid uncertainty and legal challenges

The fight between California card rooms and state gaming tribes continues to heat up as new regulations for the former take effect this month.

Sports Betting Brands ‘Defending Their Turf’ as Prediction Markets Encroach on Sponsorships

Deals leagues are cutting with prediction markets are eroding the value of the ones held by sportsbooks, which are working to insulate their marketing rights. As prediction markets’ list of sponsorship deals lengthens, sports betting brands are proactively eng

Australia’s Gambling Ad Crackdown Draws “Too Little, Too Late” Criticism

Australia has unveiled new gambling advertising reforms, but critics say they fall short of expectations built over years of political pressure and public debate. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a long-anticipated response to calls for gam

South Carolina GOP Governor Candidates Split on Gambling as I-95 Casino Debate Emerges

South Carolina’s GOP governor candidates split on gambling, with strong opposition dominating, but some openness to limited casino development along the I-95 corridor. Four South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates offered different views on gambling

Entain to close 39 Ladbrokes shops in Ireland after complete sale collapses

The Ladbrokes shop closures underscore the mounting pressure across the UK and Ireland's retail sector.

Australian government unveils landmark gambling reforms, three years after Murphy Report

The reforms target gambling ads with intended time caps, age restrictions and no branding on sport players' uniforms. Influencer and social media marketing will also face scrutiny.

What Eden Hazard’s Stake deal reveals about regulatory limits in sports marketing

When law, ethics and commerce collide in digital sport marketing, responsibility becomes blurred. Ex-professional footballer Moses Swaibu underscores the knowledge gap that exists between operators, athletes and regulators.

CMC Markets Eyes £50 Million Everton and Fulham Deals as Financial Brands Move to Fill Gambling Void

With gambling sponsors set to disappear from Premier League shirts, clubs are turning to new partners, with CMC Markets reportedly in talks with Everton and Fulham. English Premier League clubs are accelerating efforts to secure replacements for lucrative fron

Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Complex Gambling Bill, Cut National Prediction Market Ban for Licensed Sportsbooks

Kentucky sports betting operators said previous prediction market language would force them out of state It seemed only fitting that one of the more complex bills before the Kentucky General Assembly this year passed the state Senate Wednesday in less-than-eas

Prediction Market Users Lose More Than Sports Bettors, New Data Reveals

Early data suggested that prediction markets were cannibalizing sportsbook handle, but new analysis shows users may be losing more on these platforms. As courts weigh whether prediction markets are financial instruments or gambling products, new and earlier da

With RFP, Aichi Prefecture takes first step toward Japan IR licence bid

Aichi Prefecture in Japan has opened a Request for Proposals, confirming its interest in an integrated resort licence.

PAGCOR defers new fees for online gaming operators to 1 June

Citing the 'current economic crisis', PAGCOR has deferred new guaranteed minimum payments for online gaming operators to June.

With New York casinos finalised, New Jersey and Atlantic City stakeholders ponder next steps

Recently elected New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has taken the reins of one the premier gaming markets in the US, and competition is already fierce.

Hochul, NYSGC Preview New Measures To Curb Youth Gambling and Better Protect New Yorkers

Following Gov. Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address earlier this year, the New York State Gaming Commission released detailed draft measures for public comment. Gov. Kathy Hochul has shared a preview of sweeping new measures drafted by the New York State G

Alberta Sets July 13 as Launch Date for Regulated Online Gambling Market

Alberta will launch its regulated iGaming and sports betting market on July 13, becoming Canada’s second open market after Ontario. Alberta will officially launch its regulated online gambling market, which includes sports betting and iGaming, on July 13, 2026

Indian Gaming Tradeshow: Table games still strong

Experts at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention agree: Side bets, ETGs are sustaining the pit.

Evoke to close 200 William Hill stores following UK gambling tax increase

William Hill retail shop closures will commence in May. The broader outcome of the operator's strategic review is still uncertain.

Star Entertainment secures A$590 million refinancing facility

The new three-year financing facility from WhiteHawk Capital was announced on Monday.

Gibraltar licenses first prediction market operator

Operator Predict Street claims to be the official prediction market partner of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Gibraltar will release more info on the move in the coming days.

Belgium gambling market records first decline since pandemic in 2024 stats

The total GGR was €1.61 billion, down 4.86% from €1.69 billion in 2023.

Macau adds two new junkets, still fewer than industry cap

Two more junket operators have been licensed to do business in Macau. That brings the total to 31, well under the industry maximum of 50.

Balkan Gaming Federation launched as industry body representing Western Balkans

The federation was designed as a platform to coordinate policy across the region without replacing existing national bodies.

Banijay bullish on ‘resilient’ markets with ‘regulatory stability’

Banijay has leaned into heavily-regulated European markets, despite tax and player restriction challenges. CEO François Riahi praised France and Germany for their 'regulatory stability'.

Sweden’s problem gambling rate falls, still ‘scope for improvement’, says survey

The survey covered the last quarter of a century and is based on official statistics, government documents and literature.

Student gamblers are losing over £50 per week, new survey reports

Up to 53% of student gamblers indicated their primary reason for playing was "to make money". This was up from 45% in 2024.

Flexifai’s deployment of AI-driven routing engine brings quick wins in Ghana

Fintech infrastructure provider cites pattern-based fraud detection and real-time routing as primary drivers.

Fertitta purchases WNBA’s Sun from Mohegan Tribe amid Caesars speculation

The casino industry is a small world, and two heavy hitters -- Tilman Fertitta and Mohegan -- have agreed on a WNBA sale.

Nepal shuts down online gaming industry

Under Nepal's new prime minister, Balendra Shah, the country’s telecom authority has banned all online betting apps and websites.

Virgin Bet launches in South Africa in brand’s first move outside the UK

South Africa is the largest licensed betting market in Africa.

Superbet enters Greece with betting and iGaming

Greece is an attractive market, growing around 15% year-on-year, with a €1.2 billion annual gross win, which is forecast to reach €1.5 billion in the next couple of years.

Is Germany showing green shoots as Interstate Treaty review marches on? 

A positive shift in Germany's Interstate Treaty review could signal good news for neighbouring markets being stifled by tightened gambling rules.