Prediction Markets
August 14, 2026
Bets Are On: Ocasio-Cortez Reaches 19% on Polymarket
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently regarded as the front-runner to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in 2028. At least, this is what traders on prediction markets say. The New York Democrat’s rise follows a recent televised appearance on ABC’s This Week on August 9, where she hinted that she could seek the […]
Industry
August 12, 2026
Vicky Foxcroft to Become the UK’s New Gambling Minister, According to BGC
Vicky Foxcroft, Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, will become the UK’s new Gambling Minister, replacing Baroness Twycross, according to a statement by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), welcoming her to the role. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has yet to confirm this. BGC Welcomes Foxcroft as New British Gambling Minister […]
Industry
August 10, 2026
Australian PM Agrees with Opposition on Stricter Limits on Gambling
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and agreed to limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between his Labor Party and the Opposition. Prime Minister Arrives at Consensus With Opposition Leader The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor, met in Canberra on Monday to negotiate the deal, a week after […]
Industry
July 29, 2026
Gambling Companies Ramp Up Lobbying Spending Ahead of US Midterms
With November’s midterm elections in the USA fast approaching, the country’s leading gambling operators appear to be ramping up their lobbying efforts. DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and other companies have pooled significant resources. They will likely use these funds to support the election of politicians across the political spectrum who will support their activities. Gambling Companies […]
Industry
July 23, 2026
Baroness Twycross Retains DCMS Position, Gambling Minister Role Still Uncertain
Baroness Twycross is set to retain her position at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), but the body refused to confirm whether she will continue to serve as the United Kingdom’s gambling minister. This comes amid government shifts in the UK. Twycross Might Not Retain Her Gambling Minister Seat While the DCMS […]
Industry
July 23, 2026
Bulgaria Says “No” to Gambling Ad Ban & Higher Taxes
The Bulgarian government has rejected a proposal for a blanket ban on ads and higher gaming taxes. The decision comes amid repeated opposition calls for stricter restrictions. Parliament Rejects the Call Amid Channelization Concerns Bulgaria’s opposition fervently floated the idea of introducing a blanket ban on ads, amid gambling harm concerns. The opposition argued that […]
Industry
July 22, 2026
UK Lawmakers Debate Criminalizing Sports Data Piracy
The UK’s House of Lords recently debated on the Sporting Events Bill, primarily focused on standardizing the legal framework for hosting major sporting tournaments. During the debate, Lord Don Foster of Bath introduced amendments aimed at making the unauthorized use of sports data without a license a criminal offense, a practice also called data piracy. […]
Legal
June 30, 2026
Ex-UK Lawmaker Admits to Election Betting Crime
A former Conservative MP has admitted to breaching gambling laws after placing bets on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election based on inside knowledge. Court Hears How Confidential Political Discussions Led to Election Bets Craig Williams, 41, who used to be an MP for Montgomeryshire and was a close aide to the […]
Prediction Markets
May 11, 2026
Campaign Staffers Profit From Election Betting Insight
A campaign staffer working on a closely contested statewide race admits they had a strong feeling something was off when an unreleased poll surfaced showing their candidate performing far better than expected. The numbers did not match internal campaign data, but the staffer quickly realized something else was shifting just as fast: the prediction markets. […]
Industry
April 29, 2026
Nevada Governor’s Race Heats Up over Union Policy
Nevada’s upcoming Governor election has taken a new turn as Aaron Ford announced his intention to abolish one of the state’s longest-standing labor laws if elected. Speaking on a union-backed podcast, Ford stated he would approve any bill that would repeal Nevada’s “right-to-work” law. This stance could prove critical for his campaign, as Nevada boasts […]
