Prediction Markets
May 19, 2026
NFL Sends Letter to CFTC Urging It to Control Prediction Markets More Strictly
In a recent letter, the National Football League (NFL) has urged the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate prediction markets more strictly as the sector continues to grow rapidly. NFL Urged CFTC For More Control NFL Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy Brendon Plack wrote to the CFTC Chairman Michael […]
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 […]
Industry
May 18, 2026
Gambling Lobbying Efforts Intensify as Georgia Midterm Election Looms
As one of the states without legal sports betting, Georgia has remained an untapped market. However, pro-gambling industry parties are working hard to change that, sparing no expense to ensure that betting will come to the state. Lobbying Groups Hope to Finally Get Betting Legalized Gambling industry stakeholders have set their sights on Georgia, where […]
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 […]
Business
May 18, 2026
DraftKings Says Prediction Markets Could Drive Next Phase of Growth
At the start of the month, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon argued that DraftKings has experienced one of the most impressive structural growth trends in the gambling industry in recent years, largely due to its focus on prediction markets. Now, the company is attempting to reassure investors that its aggressive push into these markets should make […]
Industry
May 18, 2026
Betting Firms Cut Jobs as Industry Growth Stalls
The world’s sports-betting and online-gambling industry is going through a wave of layoffs as companies try to cope with rising financial pressure, fast-paced technological change and fierce competition. A number of major operators and service providers have scaled back their workforces in recent days, reflecting a broader shift in strategy across the industry. Job Cuts […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White Appeals to Trump on Gambling Tax Rule
UFC president and CEO Dana White has chimed in on the ongoing debate over US gambling taxation, urging Donald Trump to back changes to a controversial provision introduced last year. White reached out to the White House on May 11, formally asking for help to overturn a policy that restricts the amount of betting losses […]
Industry
May 13, 2026
Geopolitical Uncertainty Does Not Stem US Gaming Industry’s Soaring Results
Geopolitical jitters appear to have done little to slow the momentum of the American gaming industry. In its latest State of the States 2026: The AGA Survey of the Commercial Casino Industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) once again posted record revenue for the industry, with the generated revenue reaching a record $78.6 billion in […]
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 […]
Industry
May 13, 2026
Manhunt for Arizonian Who Faked Kidnapping Over Gambling Debt
A 33-year-old from Prescott, Arizona, US, has been convicted in a cartel kidnapping hoax that could beat any Hollywood movie script right now. However, instead of receiving his sentence, M.M.E. is currently the target of a manhunt by authorities after he fled before the legal proceedings could be carried out. He Demanded $17,000 from Employer The […]
