Sports
May 20, 2026
Clark County Votes Yes on 10-Year Las Vegas GP Extension
Clark County officials voted on Tuesday to renew and extend the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037, building on the existing contract with Formula 1 and doubling down on the race’s importance after several successful years of hosting the circuit. Clark County Officials OK Las Vegas GP Extension The decision comes amid a strong economic […]
Sports
May 18, 2026
Betano Named FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Supporter for Europe and South America
Kaizen Gaming, the leading GameTech company in Greece and one of the fastest-growing in Europe, announced that its Betano gaming brand has been selected as an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for Europe and South America. This comes as the highly anticipated tournament steadily approaches. Betano Teams Up with FIFA for […]
Sports
May 18, 2026
Mob-Linked Chef Faces New Scrutiny in Gambling Case
Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, a suburban Chicago restaurateur and social media chef accused of helping enforce debts for an alleged illegal gambling network, is facing renewed scrutiny after statements made in court filings about his church involvement were challenged by parish officials. Set Free on a $1 Million Bond Rovito, who owns Capri Ristorante, pleaded not […]
Sports
May 14, 2026
Florida Police Busts 265 Illegal Gambling Devices, Seize $120K
Florida is keeping the pressure on illegal gambling businesses, with the Manatee County police conducting an operation against the sector, resulting in the bust of a large-scale criminal enterprise. Florida Shutters Multiple Venues, Seizes Hundreds of Illegal Gambling Machines Police raids led to the seizure of 265 illegal gambling machines along with $120,000 in cash, […]
Sports
May 13, 2026
DraftKings Adds Combo Feature to Prediction Markets Push
DraftKings’ tentacle arms keep reaching further into the prediction markets field. The giant has announced a new parlay-style feature called Combos that will enable bundling multiple event contracts into a single trade. The decision represents another major step in the company’s effort to bring sportsbook-style mechanics into its growing Predictions platform. The new DraftKings offering […]
Sports
May 12, 2026
Man Spends 4 Years Gambling AUD 895K, Dies at 22
A young Melbourne man has died following what was described as a debilitating gambling addiction, which saw him wager AUD 895,733 between his 18th birthday and the day he died in 2021. Kyle Hudson took his own life on July 6, 2021, after years of excessive gambling with betting operators in Australia, with an inquest […]
Sports
May 11, 2026
AFL Investigates Gold Coast Suns Staffer over Links to Betting Company
The Australian Football League (AFL) has launched an integrity review into a Gold Coast Suns member amid concerns of links to a gambling business previously penalized by regulators. Gold Coast Suns Staff Member under Scrutiny for Okebet Involvement Mark Opie, a long-serving administrator who now works in a matchday capacity with the Gold Coast Suns, […]
Sports
May 7, 2026
NCAA Wants to Expedite March Madness Case Against DraftKings
The legal battle between the NCAA and DraftKings regarding the use of March Madness branding has moved forward in federal court, with both sides now clashing over how quickly the case should reach trial. The dispute began on March 20, 2026, when the NCAA filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern […]
Sports
May 7, 2026
New Jersey Eyes World Cup Betting Levy to Ease Hosting Burden
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would temporarily raise taxes on sports betting tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as officials search for ways to cover the soaring costs of staging the global tournament. New Jersey Targets Sportsbook Revenue to Fund World Cup The legislation introduced in both chambers of the state […]
Sports
May 4, 2026
New York Moves to Study Risks and Growth of Prop Bets
In New York, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to examine one fast-growing segment of the sports betting market. A proposal filed in late April would set up a special task force to study proposition wagers, especially so-called “under” bets. Task Force Plan Aims to Examine Growth of Prop Betting The bill, Senate Bill S10153, was […]
