Sports Betting

A player who wins $100,000 and loses $100,000 this year now owes federal tax on $10,000 they never kept. The 90% cap on gambling loss deductions applies from the 2026 tax year, and the venues competing hardest with licensed sportsbooks are not clearly bound by it. We spoke with John Isaac, Editor a…

QuinnBet, an online bookmaker, has settled a case with the UK Gambling Commission by paying £609,104 ($830,501) due to a review which found a number of serious issues regarding the company’s anti-money laundering and safe gambling practices. This settlement covers issues from March 2023 to August 2…

BetConstruct AI will showcase its next-generation iGaming platform, flagship sportsbook, and AI innovations at Stand N 74P during SiGMA North America 2026 in Mexico City on September 2–3. The post BetConstruct AI to present sportsbook & AI innovations at SiGMA North America 2026 first appeared on A…

Super Group, the parent company of Betway, has launched Betway Clubhouse, a global integrated marketing campaign featuring 27 sports and entertainment figures, with the rollout timed to coincide with the start of the English Premier League season. The campaign is intended to operate as a consistent…

Premier League clubs are reshaping their commercial agreements ahead of the 2026-27 season after a voluntary ban on gambling companies appearing on the front of shirts took effect, forcing eight teams to replace betting sponsors used last campaign. The change follows the league-wide vote in April 2…

Big questions surround the Las Vegas Raiders as they head into their second preseason game tonight against the Texans in Houston, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Last week against the Arizona Cardinals, in their opening preseason game, Arizona quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardne…

BETBY has rolled out “Watch & Bet”, a new engagement tool that integrates live streaming and betting into a single interactive interface, allowing players to place wagers without losing sight of live sporting events. The post BETBY launches ‘Watch & Bet’ for seamless live sports engagement first ap…

Sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET has expanded its virtual sports offering with 24/7 bot-vs-bot football matches for Latin American markets. The content was developed for the European market before being adapted for a Latin American client and rolled out across DATA.BET’s wider partner network.…

New prediction market player Novig said it generated more than $125 million in national trading volume in its first week of operation, surpassing opening-week figures reported by competitors like Polymarket. According to CNBC reporting, parlays accounted for a third of overall trading volume, with…

Stake has named undefeated Brazilian boxer Jully "Poca" de Oliveira as a global ambassador, making her the online sportsbook and casino operator's first boxing ambassador as it expands its combat-sports sponsorship activity beyond its existing UFC relationships. The agreement comes ahead of Poca's…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will tackle rising advertising regulation, emerging market opportunities, and the future of the affiliate model head-on through its Future of Affiliate Strategy track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the track will bring together affiliate executives, oper…

Raketech took a huge hit in Q2 2026 as operating profit fell by nearly 65% year-on-year to €392,000 from €1.12m. Revenue for the Malta-headquartered, Stockholm-listed firm dropped by 17.6% to €5.6m from €6.8m. Despite the huge declines in profit and revenue, reported EBITDA fell by just 1.8% YoY to…

Internet Vikings, a hosting provider for the European and North American iGaming and online sports betting industry, has announced the appointment of Nicklas Insulander as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The post Internet Vikings bolsters leadership team with Nicklas Insulander as COO first…

Super Group has launched ‘Clubhouse’, the first full brand activation campaign spanning all markets for its flagship sportsbook of Betway. The campaign, which features 27 sports and entertainment stars and is fronted by football legend Thierry Henry, debuted yesterday at the Wolfpack sports bar in…

The EU has many circles to square before it can impose a unified tax on online gambling. Yet legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet argues that the process itself could open a much-needed debate over an industry that has remained on the sidelines of EU policymaking for far too long… The European Unio…

The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) received an approval from the court to block 98 websites that provide unlicensed and illegal gambling offers to the players in the country. The most significant website on the list is the Polymarket, which is gaining more restrictions in European ma…

The EU has many circles to square before it can impose a unified tax on online gambling. Yet legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet argues that the process itself could open a much-needed debate over an industry that has remained on the sidelines of EU policymaking for far too long… The European Unio…

Bally’s has changed plans for a major mixed-use development surrounding the future Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas. According to the latest proposal, the massive $1.1 billion project would be spread into several phases. 26-Acre Land Use Permits The changes became clear on August 19, when the Clark…