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December 1, 2025
UFC Viewing to Become More Affordable with Paramount+ Deal
The UFC is looking to grow its scope and reach with the promotion now setting a date for its first event that will be streamed on Paramount+. The move will significantly alleviate the financial burden of watching UFC fights, which now requires paying stiff fees for pay-per-view. The promotion is democratizing its product offer through […]
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November 28, 2025
Independent Review Backs PENN’s Board in Dispute Over Director Cutback
PENN Entertainment‘s ongoing fight with activist investor HG Vora took a new turn this week after an independent review supported the casino operator’s approach to its board restructuring. Report Finds PENN Acted Properly in Reducing Board Seats Amid HG Vora Clash A report given to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania […]
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November 26, 2025
UK Gambling Revenue Hits $1.13B Amid Calls for Higher Taxes
The UK gambling industry pulled in an extra £1 billion ($1.31 billion) from punters over the past year, according to new figures from the Gambling Commission, a rise that is expected to fuel calls for higher betting taxes in Wednesday’s budget. The data shows that betting companies made GBP12.6 billion ($16.6 billion) from services excluding […]
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November 26, 2025
NYRA Pushes for Digital Wagering to Support Racing Industry
Horse racing officials in New York are pushing state lawmakers to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience through digital means. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) made its case at a recent Assembly hearing, suggesting that allowing online sportsbooks to offer fixed-odds bets on races could give the industry a much-needed lift. […]
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November 26, 2025
Ruling Stops Kalshi from Offering Sports Contracts in Nevada
A Las Vegas federal court has given Nevada gaming regulators the go-ahead to act against Kalshi, a prediction-market operator. Nevada Regulators Gain Ground as Court Blocks Kalshi’s Bid to Offer Sports-Based Markets This decision puts a stop, at least for now, to the company’s attempts to offer sports-related contracts in the state. US District Judge […]
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November 26, 2025
F1 Drivers Disqualified For Technical Regulation Violation Found After Las Vegas GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Plastri, the two McLaren drivers, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after it was discovered that their vehicles had violated technical regulations. In Las Vegas, Norris came in second place, with Plastri coming in fourth. After a technical inspection, it was found that the rearmost skids of both McLaren […]
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November 25, 2025
Nevada Sports Betting Operators Reject Calls for New Restrictions
A wave of high-profile gambling probes across several big leagues has turned up the heat on sports betting nationwide, but top bookies in Nevada say the state’s setup will not change much anytime soon. National Probe Sparks Policy Shifts, Yet Nevada Sportsbooks Hold Their Ground In the last month, alleged betting plots have shaken the […]
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November 25, 2025
DraftKings Is All Systems Go in Missouri Come December 1
DraftKings has announced plans to launch its mobile sportsbook in Missouri on Monday, December 2025, getting an early start, and with interested players already able to use the dedicated local website to sign up. Missouri Becomes DraftKings’ Latest Frontier with Launch Date Confirmed DraftKings is also offering new customers up to $300 in bonus bets […]
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November 25, 2025
Ohio’s Governor Regrets Ever Signing Sports Betting into Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has generally been an outspoken critic of gambling activities in the state, often positioning himself with the hawks who have called for tougher regulation. Now, the governor has expressed regret over allowing sports betting to take off in the first place. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Business Is Rotten, Thinks Governor In December […]
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November 24, 2025
NCAA Forbids Players and Department Staff to Bet on Pro Sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has forbidden athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports. The news comes after the NCAA voted on Friday to overturn a rule change that would have allowed those bets. NCAA Implements New Rules The rule change permitting gambling on professional sports was scheduled to take effect Nov. […]