Industry
March 13, 2026
Joe Rogan Fears Iran Might Target the UFC White House Event
American podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about a potential attack on the White House. In a recent podcast, he said that he fears that Iran might target the upcoming UFC White House event set to take place at the iconic residence of the US president. Joe Rogan Says White House Event Is Like “Asking […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
State of the Union Speech Sparks Trading Frenzy Across Prediction Markets
Thanks to the rise of prediction markets, the 2026 State of the Union address has evolved into more than a political event. It is a hotspot for online prediction market activity where traders can wager on every conceivable outcome tied to the speech. Prediction platforms are also steadily expanding their scope, with wagers on the […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Alabama Sen. Merika Coleman Pushes for Referendum on Gambling Expansion
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she plans to introduce a bill next week that would allow Alabama voters to decide whether they want gambling in the state or not. What Is Senator Coleman’s Proposal for a Gambling Bill? The bill would permit a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment that would empower the governor […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Lawmakers and industry advocates are renewing their efforts to roll back a controversial change to the US tax code that alters how gambling losses are treated. Gambling sector stakeholders warn that the new rule risks undermining the broader betting economy and unfairly penalizing players who do not even turn a profit. While previous efforts have […]
Industry
January 8, 2026
Prediction Markets Odds of Trump Seizing Greenland Rise
Following the US’s operation in Venezuela to capture its leader, Nicolás Maduro, many have once again started speculating that President Trump might decide to invade Greenland, and prediction markets are seeing an increase in the probability of this happening. Prediction Markets Raise Odds of the US Invading Greenland Trump has grown increasingly focused on acquiring […]
Legal
December 4, 2025
Nigel Farage Aide Under Fire for Alleged Association with Gambling Syndicate
George Cottrell, a key member of Reform UK, has been accused of association with a major gambling syndicate. According to claims filed at a high court, the man served as the syndicate’s frontman. The Syndicate Placed Bets on Behalf of Successful Gamblers According to the allegations, Cottrell was associated with a syndicate that also involved […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Leaked 40% Gambling Levy Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry
A premature release from the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility sent shockwaves through the UK gambling markets when documents showed that the government is preparing to impose a far harsher tax regime than anticipated. The leak revealed a remote gaming duty increase to 40%, higher than the 30–35% that most operators expected. Operator Share Prices […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
Australia Would Ban Gambling Ads After Cross-Party Vote, MP Says
Australian Labor MP Dr Mike Freelander argues that a ban on gambling advertising would pass if parliament were given a conscience vote, presenting the matter as a public health issue. His view is shared by Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and independent MP Kate Chaney, co-chairs of the newly revived Parliamentary Friends of Gambling Harm Minimization […]
