Sports Betting

Sportradar Group is grappling with competition complaints in Europe after sportsbook software provider Altenar Technologies accused it of limiting rivals’ access to official live sports data. Sportradar Accused of Restricting Competition in Sports Betting Data Altenar Technologies has taken to regu…

SportsGrid, a 24-hour sports wagering network, is reportedly looking for a buyer as it deals with a multi-year revenue slide. Front Office Sports reported the news earlier today, noting that an unidentified source said SportsGrid is working with investment bank Telos Advisors. The publication also…

Alberta’ 90-day grace period for unregulated online gambling operators to transition to the legal market expired yesterday (Oct. 13), with 29 operators launching regulated platforms and accepting wagers. In total, 50 approved iGaming sites are currently live in Alberta. An Alberta iGaming Corporati…

The US Department of the Treasury has issued sanctions against a Mexican racetrack believed to be controlled by a drug cartel. The track was among several sanctioned properties and individuals targeted in a new crackdown. Treasury Sanctioned 4 Individuals and 11 Entities, Including a Racetrack The…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) unveiled a new responsible gambling campaign. Designed alongside the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), this new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting an…

Matchbook, a peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, an exchange founded by Dermot Desmond. The former company emphasized that the transaction deepens its liquidity and is consistent with its strategy. The Deal Pairs B…

Jalen Smith, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a bribery and point-shaving scheme aimed at fixing National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball matches. Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, who oversaw the case,…

According to South Korean police, three South Korean suspects accused of operating an illegal online gambling business worth KRW 3.1 trillion (about $2.3 billion) from abroad have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a joint investigation with local authorities. UAE Arrested th…

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that most Americans oppose using prediction markets to wager on US elections, military operations, and government decisions. This trend may be problematic for an industry aiming to broaden its public appeal. It also suggests that commercial growth and success don’t…

With the deadline for proposed Congress amendments to Brazil’s controversial Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1,394/2026 now over, many submitted updates aim to temper or even fully reverse the harsh legislation. With thousands of jobs at risk, rising discontent among sports leagues and broadcasters, a…

For the first time, Google, the largest provider of internet search services, refreshed its Google Ads policy guidelines to include dedicated guidance on prediction markets. In the past, the California-based company has amended and altered policies pertaining to ads run by prediction market compani…

In this article, 1xBet Panama explores how the unpredictability of sports drives audience engagement and creates business opportunities for sports content creators and affiliates, while emphasizing the importance of responsible betting. Sports hold our attention when the final outcome is impossible…

A bill proposed in Peru seeks to raise the selective consumption tax (ISC) on online bets from 1% to 5% of each wager, citing concerns over problem gambling and the need to increase tax revenue. Proposed by the parliamentary group of the Civic Works Party, the measure would apply exclusively to onl…

The NBA and WNBA are set to launch a responsible gaming campaign that directs fans to educational resources on the financial risks of putting money on sports outcomes. The initiative comes as the season prepares to tip off. The NBA is reminding fans that betting on basketball at sportsbooks and tra…

The Brazilian Association of International Gaming Operators and Providers (ABRAJOGO) published an article on LinkedIn this Wednesday (14) regarding the impacts of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026 on legal certainty and […] O post “Bets” Provisional Measure: ABRAJOGO director warns of impacts on l…

Sportsbook technology supplier FIRST.bet has made its engine available to operators in Sweden, the first market in the next phase of the company’s European growth plan. Swedish operators can now retain their own brand and frontend, while the FIRST.bet engine runs in the background. Sweden is among…

Brazilian lawmakers have proposed amendments to preserve sports betting as the country's ban on fixed-odds wagering advances, with the government reporting that more than 13,000 illegal betting websites were submitted for blocking in 12 days. The deadline for lawmakers to submit amendments to Provi…

B2B sportsbook solutions provider BETBY has strengthened its position in the regulated Polish market through a partnership with betting brand Lebull. The agreement will see BETBY power the brand’s sportsbook with its technology, betting content, features, and managed services offering. The collabor…