Sports Betting

The iGaming industry witnessed a general decline this week. Almost all the major gaming businesses and operators ended the week in losses. The loss was most visible in larger operators where the shares of DraftKings decreased by 3.84%. Flutter was down 1.57%. The only company that had a significant…

Super Technologies, (formerly Superbet Group) has asserted its “right to protect its employees and properties” from the impact of Romania’s ongoing transformation of land-based gambling regulation. Romania’s largest gambling firm has confirmed that it will retain staff and repurpose Superbet venues…

Bet365 has expanded its reach in the United States with the prominent sportsbook and iGaming operator entering West Virginia, its 18th regulated jurisdiction in the country. The company is now offering both its online casino and sports betting options locally, allowing players to engage with the pr…

Donald Trump Jr.’s investment firm 1789 Capital is leading a new $1 billion funding round for Polymarket that values the prediction market operator at roughly $21 billion. Polymarket Valuation Jumps as Trump Jr.’s Firm Invests $300M 1798 Capital is expected to contribute approximately $300 million…

The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has suspended the operating licenses of two companies that are believed to have violated its rules. The operators in question include BresBet and Bet St George, which were encouraged to inform their customers about the situation. UKG…

In the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL), money has become an even bigger part of college sports. That now extends to coveted jersey space, with two universities already sporting casino sponsorships. In January, the NCAA DI Cabinet approved a proposal to allow Division I sports programs to pla…

Superbet will return to Rock in Rio Brasil in 2026 as an official sponsor, becoming the first betting platform to hold that position at the festival after participating as a supporter in 2024. Its presence will cover more than 600 square meters across the City of Rock, combining physical and digita…

The NFL has renewed its sports betting agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel after adding Fanatics Betting and Gaming to its sportsbook partner group. The three operators now have multiyear agreements with the league ahead of the 2026 season. DraftKings and FanDuel have been NFL sports betting par…

Genius Sports, a global powerhouse in real-time sports data and technology, has released The Companion Screen: A New Era of Sports Consumption and Advertising—a new report exploring how the dynamic between television and mobile is reshaping sports advertising. The post New Genius Sports research hi…

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Nevada can regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts under state gaming laws, dealing a blow to the prediction market operator and creating a split among federal appeals courts. In a 3-0 decision, the San Francisco-based court said Kalshi was unlikely…

The vibrant city of Antwerp is set to host the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup from September 11 to 13, where elite national teams will clash for the European title. Behind the competitive excitement and massive audience draw stands global brand 1xBet. The post 1xBet breaks down the hype: 5 reasons to tune int…

Canadian securities regulators have said sports and entertainment prediction market contracts should not be governed under securities and derivatives legislation, sharpening the debate over how such products should be regulated in Canada. The Canadian Securities Administrators, or CSA, and the Cana…

Galaxsys' portfolio of award-winning games is now available on Stake, bringing the studio's titles to the world's largest online casino and sportsbook. The post Galaxsys expands global reach with major Stake partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Ontario’s iGaming market set a record with CAD$9.884 billion wagered in July, fueled by a 6% monthly increase in casino play. World Cup betting also helped drive those numbers, with matches across Mexico, Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19. Sportsbooks reported record-setting hand…

Caesars Sportsbook will pay a $251,250 fine and forfeit $45,465 in profits to settle responsible gambling violations in New Jersey. The settlement with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) covers several compliance failures involving responsible gambling signage and self-exclusion pr…

The Las Vegas Raiders won their opening game last season and then quickly became the worst team in football, with a particularly inept offense that offered no chance to win on an even sporadic basis. There is a real chance they once again win their first game of the season in less than two weeks [……

In this article, Anastasiia Shcherbyna, Chief Marketing Officer at MelBet, examines Jordan’s potential as an emerging iGaming market and the importance of localization, patience, and tailored user journeys for affiliates entering the GEO. I think many people working in the industry have faced the s…

A new report by Nationwide and chief investment strategist Mark Hackett have highlighted the risks associated with sports betting and traditional investing. Both activities carry an amount of risk, but the risk profile is different, with sports betting also now factoring in prediction markets, an e…