Industry
March 6, 2026
New South Wales to Crack Down on Influencer Gambling Sponsorships
Liquor & Gaming New South Wales, the gambling regulator in the Australian state, outlined its plans to regulate social media influencers who have ties and sponsorship to gambling entities. NSW Regulator to Crack Down on Influencers Promoting Gambling Hospitality and Racing Deputy Secretary Tarek Barakat said that with the rise of social media influencers promoting […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Nashville Could Get Its Own Version of the Las Vegas Sphere
Representatives from Sphere Entertainment Co., which owns and operates the Sphere music venue in Las Vegas, and local Nashville business leaders have been discussing the potential of bringing a smaller version of the extravagant venue to the city. Talks About a New Sphere Are Already Underway Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that Sphere Entertainment […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Internal Papers Reveal Doubts over UK Gambling Tax Hikes
Tensions are rising between the UK Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Recent reports revealed that DCMS officials had warned racing would see little benefit from a betting tax exemption introduced in last year’s budget. However, the Treasury ignored these claims, leaving the UK’s horse racing sector in an increasingly precarious […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $500M as Friday Drawing Looms
The Mega Millions jackpot is now nearing half a billion dollars as the next drawing approaches. While Powerball’s top prize just landed, the Mega Millions jackpot remains elusive. A Single Six-Figure Prize Landed on Tuesday The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing was another rather uneventful one, with no winners of either the jackpot or the game’s […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Kentucky Could Become the Next State to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to introduce stricter regulations on sports betting, including a ban on prop bets on college sports. The NCAA has long promoted a nationwide ban on such wagers, alleging that they lead to increased student-athlete harassment and pressure. Kentucky’s New Bill Seeks to Prohibit Prop Bets on Student Athletes Kentucky’s […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
BHA Confirms Brant Dunshea as Permanent CEO, Names David Jones Interim Chair
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced two changes to its leadership, including the appointment of Brant Dunshea as permanent CEO and the appointment of David Jones as interim chair following Lord Charles Allen’s exit. The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) commented on Allen’s departure, thanking him for his contributions to the broader industry. BHA Appoints […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Casinos, Claims They Offer Illegal Gambling
Filed March 4 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, a new lawsuit targets six major sweepstakes casino operators on the grounds that they have violated the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by offering casino-style games to residents even though online casino gambling is illegal in Maryland. Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Operators VGW Holdings, B2Services, Yellow Social Interactive, Sweepsteaks Limited, High […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Bet365 Ends Horseracing Sponsorships Due to UK Tax Headwinds
Bet365 has become the next gambling company to end some of its horseracing sponsorship due to Great Britain’s new gambling tax regime. The company called the move “difficult,” but industry critics scrutinized the decision. Bet365 Ends Its Ties with Several Races Not too long after Entain withdrew its long-standing sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
UKGC CEO Rhodes to Join a Gaming Law Firm, Rumors Say
A month ago, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that its CEO is set to depart to take up a new role. Rumors now suggest that the outgoing CEO is preparing to join a commercial gaming company as a consultant. Andrew Rhodes Is Reportedly Joining Hawkbridge In February, the UKGC said that CEO Andrew Rhodes […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Spribe Warned in Sweden over Unlicensed Provision of Products
Gaming provider Spribe has received a warning in Sweden due to its provision of gaming content to unlicensed companies. As a result, the company was asked to stop the provision and was given a $544 slap on the wrist. The Provider’s Games Appeared on Unlicensed Platforms While Spribe boasts a Swedish license and has operated […]
