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Matchbook’s Betdaq acquisition brings together two established betting exchanges as peer-to-peer betting and prediction markets gain global momentum.
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Prompted by a recent scandal involving LSU, bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would penalize colleges that roster former professional athletes.
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Matchbook’s Betdaq acquisition brings together two established betting exchanges as peer-to-peer betting and prediction markets gain global momentum.
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As Washington D.C. prepares for arguably the most momentous Midterm elections in decades, leading prediction markets have seen a flurry of trading on election contracts
Zavorotnijs wons $224K after topping an 80-entry field
FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles and more than 100 other plaintiffs are embroiled in a lawsuit with the company, alleging that KKR, Shamrock Capital, and others undervalued FanDuel to wipe out ordinary shareholders.
Leading sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM and three-time National Hockey League (NHL) Hart Memorial Trophy winner Connor McDavid renewed their partnership.
Louisiana state regulators declined to renew DraftKings’ full gambling license. However, the platform remains available in the state, as officials gave the sportsbook a conditional extension while they investigate its business practices…
Boyd Gaming has been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit alleging a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a guest room at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The complaint was filed Tuesday, Oct.
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Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Iowa’s Cedar Rapids will open on Thursday, Nov. 19, just a week before the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays.
It looks like BGaming isn’t quite done with the Halloween-themed titles, as the provider just announced the launch of Aviamasters 2 Halloween. This game is a holiday-themed version of the beloved Aviamasters game and provides players with…
While children’s sports should be all about supporting the young ones’ sporting passions, a recent game in Florida saw the adults steal the spotlight by engaging in a mass brawl.
The National Basketball Association issued new guidance to its sportsbook partners Friday, restricting bet types including the same-player parlays at the center of the league’s recent betting scandals.
A Northern Ireland man accused of making bomb and mass-shooting threats against several US casinos has been identified by the FBI as a high-ranking member of a disturbing online network that targets vulnerable children, a court has heard.
Amid intensifying competitive pressure from prediction markets, regulated sportsbook operators could spend as much as $7 billion on marketing, including advertising, next year, according to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin.
Clark County aviation officials outlined a sweeping modernization plan for Harry Reid International Airport this week. The multibillion‑dollar overhaul will expand capacity, replace aging infrastructure, and prepare Las Vegas for continued…
The incident allegedly stemmed from a domestic dispute.
A longtime ESPN producer who lost her brother to gambling addiction resigned from the network after 24 years due to its pivot into sports betting.
Bet365 has settled a regulatory matter with Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, and will now have to pay SEK 40 million and SEK 4 million for violating customer care and deposit-limit obligations on two gaming entities in the…
The Las Vegas NBA expansion race picked up fresh drama this week, according to the Sports Business Journal (SBJ), as Silver Lake co‑CEO Egon Durban—already a 22% stakeholder in the Raiders—has joined the Nancy Walton Laurie-Bill Laurie bid…
Shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) slipped Friday after the stock was downgraded to “hold” from “buy” by Texas Capital analyst David Bain.
World Cup betting helped offset a decline in retail gambling revenue in France. Key takeaways: France.- The French gambling regulator, the ANJ, has reported that regulated gambling revenue in France saw only modest growth during the first…
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CDC Gaming joins AGS Product Manager Ben Kongpipattanakarn for a demo of Hu Bao Bei: Tiger Riches, combining familiar Fortune Frenzy mechanics with new jackpot features on the Glō cabinet.
CDC Gaming previews AGS’ Roaring Express with Product Manager Ben Kongpipattanakarn, featuring a train-themed repeat-win mechanic and multiple jackpot opportunities on the new Glō cabinet.
The prediction markets news cycle rarely seems to slow down. To help you keep up with it all, SBC Americas rounds up some of the developemnts you may have missed each Friday in ‘Prediction Markets Weekly’.
CDC Gaming gets a look at AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon! Ultra Squeallionaire with Product Manager Ben Kongpipattanakarn, showcasing new cascading cash prizes and layered bonus features on the Glō Upright 43 cabinet.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe rallied outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday (Oct. 15) to oppose legislation that could bring thousands of slot-like gambling machines to the state, potentially threatening the tribe’s fledgling casino…
The venue has contributed US$314.7m in tax revenue to Pennsylvania since opening in November 2020. U.S.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has unanimously renewed the Category 4 casino licence held by Stadium Casino Westmoreland…
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Labour MPs have ramped up the pressure on UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to increase Machine Games Duty (MGD) in this month’s Budget.
Comparing social media platforms to “bandits”, KSA’s chair warns that they won’t give up illegal gambling adverts easily and have “practically inexhaustible financial resources”.
Prediction market operator Underdog is suing the state of Tennessee after the state issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company pertaining to its event contract platform. In a complaint filed in the U.S.
Two New Jersey women were charged with physically restraining a casino guest at Harrah’s Atlantic City after the victim said he went to a hotel room with them.
Maine’s two casinos generated $15.4 million in revenue in September, up 7.5% year over year. The Maine Gambling Control Unit figures show that slots accounted for the most of the combined total, up 8.4% year-over-year to $13.2 million…
The Camp Hill company says the affected employees serve about 1,000 locations. U.S.- Republic Amusements, a Pennsylvania skill games vendor, will lay off 81 employees after the state’s ban on the machines took effect on October 13.
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Mississippi casinos generated $195.6 million in revenue in September, up 4.5% year over year. The Mississippi Gaming Commission figures show that slots accounted for most of the combined total, up 2.4% year-over-year to $157.3 million…
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The 2026 BetRivers Poker Championship awarded $624,115 in prize money over 100 events.
A Kent couple has won a $15 million prize by playing a $50 scratcher, and fetching them the massive win on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off.
Gambling Insider’s analysis of Kalshi ether perps found that unusually concentrated fixed-size transactions showed a much smaller pricing advantage than other trades, challenging the exchange’s explanation for the activity.
The United Kingdom recently increased its online gaming duties, much to the industry’s dismay, forcing operators to close shops and streamline their businesses.
The Washington Post has revealed the amounts contributed by 57 major donors who gave at least $100,000 to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, with the world’s richest casino tycoon topping the list. Dr.
Rank Group, which operators Grosvenor Casinos, has warned of casino closures if UK taxes increase. (Image: Rank Group)
The blocking software provider says people trying to avoid gambling could land on an online casino by mistake. Gambling-blocking software provider Gamban has warned users not to confuse its service with Gambana, an online casino operated…
OpenBet has taken another major step forward in its ambition of becoming the sportsbook platform of choice for state lottery firms by completing a platform migration for Switzerland’s Loterie Romande.
A football game between teams of eight-year-olds in Florida descended into a mass brawl involving parents and coaches on Saturday (Oct. 10), prompting a police investigation into whether adults were illegally betting on the children.
CT Interactive offers online casino operators a lineup of titles featuring dark fantasy and seasonal themes. Key features: Press release.- CT Interactive is marking the Halloween season with a dedicated collection of slot games that…
Mike Dreitzer also questions whether retail users trade against peers, noting hedge funds and affiliated firms can take the other side. U.S.- Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer has again challenged the CFTC’s argument that…
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The Playa has launched a new tool designed to help iGaming operators identify, manage and retain high-value players. It follows the suppliers recent report which flagged very old systems being used to manage VIPs.
Press release.- Sports hold our attention when the final outcome is impossible to predict. For fans, it’s a thrill; for sports facility owners, it’s what keeps audiences coming back.
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Welcome back to this week’s Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, your concise look at the major headlines that have captivated global attention.
Players taking a seat at the new Glō UR43 from AGS are in store for a truly immersive experience – and the company’s new games will only add to the fun.
AGS Interactive (AGSi) is using digital channels to extend proven AGS products to new players, new experiences, and even new verticals, Zoe Ebling says.
The player in question failed to cooperate with the agency at any stage of the investigations.
The company will present new casino titles, sportsbook features, aggregated content and its modular X-Nave platform in Rome. Key takeaways: Press release.- EGT Digital will present its latest casino games and comprehensive igaming…
Eleven briefs backing New Jersey raise questions about exchange self-certification, traditional sportsbooks, tribal sovereignty, age restrictions and even the Supreme Court’s PASPA ruling.
The pair discuss how prediction markets are eating into NFL handle, using H2’s unreleased data.
The deal is Evoplay’s latest move to deepen its footprint in Spain’s tightly regulated online market, where the…
The rewards mechanism has distributed more than US$10m through completed hourly settlements since its April launch. Key takeaways: Press release.- BC.GAME has announced that its BC Engine has surpassed 10 million BCD in cumulative rewards…
The supplier will showcase its European portfolio and locally tailored games at Stand H6-6036, alongside two EGR Italy Awards nominations. Key takeaways: Press release.- The TaDa Gaming team is gearing up for a high-energy appearance at…
UK casino operators have also flagged that current land-based reforms still need time to take effect, warning that any more reforms would have a serious impact on businesses.
Most sports betting and casino license renewals are relatively standard, but DraftKings proved an exception to the rule in Louisiana on Thursday. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board had plenty of...
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Mateos has finished on the stone bubble in three of four 2026 Poker Masters events.
Hacksaw is moving into a market that Bernstein estimates could reach about $1 trillion in annual trading volume…
A major South Korean gambling investigation has gained momentum after arrests in the UAE exposed the massive scale of an alleged international betting network.
At the Gaming in Spain Conference, VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs states that the trade body has the clear cut evidence on Meta’s system of failures that have allowed audiences to be lured by illegal gambling content… A Dutch challenge that…
A sponsorship deal making cricket legend Kevin Pietersen a brand ambassador for Dafabet has triggered questions around integrity within the sport.
Taylor continued his impressive form with yet another live victory.
The Aladdin-themed 3×3 slot layers Jackpots, Collectors, and Multipliers across seven bonus configurations, giving operators a single title…
More than six months after existing permissions expired, Gabon's La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ) has not publicly disclosed whether its selection process for private online-betting operators has concluded.
The Malta-based operator says it has cleared the application process ahead of the National Police Board publishing any…
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AI has become a buzzword in the sports betting industry over the last couple of years. But for Kambi, AI trading is part of its core sportsbook infrastructure, with more than 70% of betting activity across its network now processed by AI.
The world of gambling advertising can be a strange place at the best of times, and this year it has been thrust into the spotlight by some typically bizarre, sometimes controversial, but ultimately eye catching stories.
The massive 2026 APT Championship runs from November 13-27 at Red Space Taipei.
Self-reported data from early adopters shows the CRM suite driving deposit rate gains of up to 42% and…
Vulkan Vegas leads Germany in brand power, while Tipico ranks first for customer acquisition and earning potential. Meanwhile,…
Louisiana reported gaming revenue of $195.5 million for September, up 11.8% year-over-year. The Lake Charles district led in revenue with $69.7 million, up 9.4%. L’Auberge Du Lac posted $26.7 million, up 10.6%.
The longtime American bro won a Poker Masters event for $218,400.
Two New Jersey women—including a middle school computer teacher—have been charged after allegedly physically restraining a casino guest at Harrah’s Atlantic City and using his phone’s facial recognition technology to steal $1,250…
Clark County officials on Thursday released the identity of the murder victim found inside a corroded barrel on the receding shoreline of Lake Mead, advancing a high-profile cold case that reignited speculation regarding Las Vegas’…
The 20th Iowa casino will debut in November, after 10-plus years of trial and error.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced on Thursday it has selected Seattle Entertainment Group, a 100% Native-owned entertainment, production, and talent-buying company, to lead development of an entertainment strategy.
BetMGM has extended its endorsement deal with Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid after a responsible gaming campaign featuring the NHL MVP drove a 27% increase in players using deposit limits.
Kenney says GGPoker hasn't held up their end of the bargain.
A Las Vegas nightclub promoter was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 15 to up to 20 years in prison for crashing his Tesla into a family near the Strip, critically injuring a mother and her 2-year-old daughter while driving under the influence.
High-stakes gambler and tipster Shane “Sugar Shane” Hennen has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges stemming from his role in using insider information to place illicit wagers on NBA and college basketball games.
The BGC highlights the impact of land-based casinos in boosting neighbouring hospitality businesses. Key takeaways: UK.- The Betting and Gaming Council has published research highlighting the role Britain’s casinos play in supporting high…
Furnace, an infrastructure provider for institutional prediction markets, has emerged from stealth following a $3.5 million seed funding round. The company’s target audience includes institutional investors engaging with prediction…
On this episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad and Mike are joined by John Andress to discuss the latest superuser incident, the advancement of AI and the effects it has in poker, the future of online poker and more.
The week before the 2026-27 NBA season starts, the NBA and WNBA announced a new responsible gaming campaign in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) that addresses state-regulated sports betting and prediction…
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