Sports
March 3, 2026
Wisconsin Voters Not Keen on Legalizing Online Sports Gambling
Wisconsin is still holding out insofar as online sports betting is concerned, and there is little new evidence to suggest that this may change in the foreseeable future. With a population of about 6 million people, the Badger State is hardly a minnow by geographical standards and would be a good target for sports betting […]
Sports
March 2, 2026
WWE Puts First Hour of WrestleMania 42 on Free TV
In one of the boldest distribution changes in its four-decade history, WWE is dropping the traditional pay-per-view barrier for WrestleMania 42, making the event available on basic cable TV for about an hour. WrestleMania 4’s First Hour to Be Aired for Free The WWE announced this as a way to broaden its audience reach thanks […]
Sports
March 2, 2026
Australia Busts Solicitor Over Alleged Gambling Fraud
The New South Wales Financial Crime Squad arrested one B. P. R., 45, last Thursday, with the man suspected of committing various offenses related to gambling fraud. Australian Financial Fraud Police Arrests Solicitor, Cites Gambling-Related Embezzlement According to investigators, B. P. R., who is identified as working for a law firm as an attorney – […]
Sports
March 2, 2026
CrownBet Relaunches Fixed-odds Sprortsbook in Australia
One of the most influential names in Australian bookmaking has officially relaunched its local brand, with Crown Resorts subsidiary Betfair Pty Limited introducing CrownBet back into the market. CrownBet has returned to Australia as a fixed-odds sportsbook, marking a strategic expansion of Betfair’s offering and positioning the company to compete more directly with other local […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
DraftKings Secures License in Arkansas as It Continues with US Expansion
DraftKings has finally obtained a license in Arkansas, after the sportsbook spent a long time outside the state. Critics cited the local revenue sharing model, which they argued would not be sustainable for gambling companies, as they have to share 51% of their revenue with their local partner. DraftKings Is Ready to Launch in Arkansas, […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
More Americans Are Betting on Sports Despite Integrity Concerns
A new national survey suggests sports wagering is becoming increasingly mainstream. According to a poll conducted by Deseret News in partnership with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 28% of Americans say they have placed a bet on a sporting event through a sportsbook website or mobile app. The findings showcase the dramatic shifts in the […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
BetStop to Now Cover Lotteries and Other Forms of Gambling in Australia
BetStop, Australia’s self-exclusion program, has already been enjoying a strong uptake among the local populace. People suffering from gambling-related harm have been keen to put their names in the register, allowing themselves breathing room from sports gambling and casinos. BetStop Sees Continued Registrations, Plans for Expansions Mulled The federally-unified program has allowed as many as […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
Jontay Porter Eyes Comeback in Newly Relaunched USBL with Seahawks
Jontay Porter is planning a return to professional basketball, less than a year after his NBA career came to an abrupt end. The former Toronto Raptors forward, who was banned by the NBA in 2024 for illegal betting, says he intends to play next month in the United States Basketball League (USBL). Trying to Provide […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
20 Charged in Connecticut Betting Fraud Case Worth $190,000
Authorities in Connecticut say a widening investigation into an alleged online betting fraud has now led to charges against 20 residents. Officials continue their search for two suspected organizers believed to have coordinated the activity from outside the state. Authorities Uncover DraftKings Chargeback Scam Investigators from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection claim the scheme […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Analyst Squashes Fearmongering about Prediction Markets Killing Sports Betting
Under the onslaught of prediction markets, trade groups, operators, and analysts have all raised concerns about the future of the traditional sports betting business model. Prediction Markets Not Here to Kill Sportsbooks Regulators are suing prediction markets and accusing them of masquerading as financial products when they tend to emulate sports betting. According to at […]
