Industry
May 29, 2026
KSA Launches Harm Awareness Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned young sports fans of the dangers of excessive sports betting. The so-called Laat je niet zoek spelen (Don’t let yourself Get lost in the game) campaign comes ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup. “Don’t Let Yourself Get Lost in the Game” As the campaign’s title suggests, […]
Sports
May 29, 2026
Historic Deal: Manchester United Reportedly Agree to $26.8M Betway Training Kit Deal
Manchester United have allegedly agreed a major new commercial agreement with Betway that will see the gambling company become the club’s official training kit partner in a deal worth around GBP 20 million ($26.8 million) a year, according to reports from the Daily Mail. The Most Valuable Kit-Only Deal in History The deal, expected to […]
Sports
May 29, 2026
SEC Becomes First Conference to Mandate Sports Betting Training
In the wake of the Texas Tech player, Brendan Sorsby’s controversy, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has become the first to announce that it will now make it compulsory for student-athletes to take sports betting-related training, which will focus on responsible gambling and problem gambling. College Students Need to Be Educated Better on Gambling Risks Sorsby […]
Industry
May 29, 2026
EU Mulls Gambling Levy That Could Add to EUR $15.49B in Fresh Revenue
The European Union is the latest political actor to turn to the gambling industry as a source of additional funding at a time of geopolitical uncertainty and strained public purses. The European Commission is now mulling the possibility of taxing the gambling industry, along with several other sectors, with a tax that could rake in […]
Casino
May 28, 2026
Dallas Mavericks Have No Plans for Casino at Future Arena
The Dallas Mavericks have reiterated that gambling facilities will not be part of their long-term development plan, amid ongoing speculation about the ownership group’s wider business interests. CEO Rick Welts said clearly that the franchise’s plans for a new arena and district surrounding it do not include any casino gaming, now or any time soon. […]
Sports
May 28, 2026
Southeastern Conference Requires Education on Gambling for Athletes
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced a new mandate to combat the rise of sports wagering, saying that all student-athletes will be required to take gambling education before the start of the 2026-27 season. SEC Rolls Out Compulsory Gambling Awareness Program for Players The decision was announced at the league’s spring meetings in Florida, where officials […]
Industry
May 28, 2026
Goodbye, Monopoly: Austria Plans to Bring Forward Multiple-Licensing Plan
Austria is preparing one of the most significant reforms to its gambling industry in decades, with a new draft law paving the way for a regulated multi-operator online casino market. The proposal, developed by the Austrian Finance Ministry, shows a clear shift from the country’s old monopoly model with the introduction of a licensing framework […]
Legal
May 28, 2026
Sportradar Hit by Lawsuit After 22% Stock Drop
A major legal challenge has been launched against Sportradar Group AG after the company’s shares suddenly dropped amid allegations that it may have been linked to illegal gambling activity. Up to 40% of Revenue Allegedly Derived from Unlicensed Operators International securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP confirmed that it has filed a class […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Hedge Funds Make Billions Betting Against Gambling Giants
Short sellers have targeted some of the biggest names in the gambling industry as hedge funds continue to bet against gambling stocks. Data from S3 Partners shows that traders wagering on falling share prices have amassed an estimated $2.3 billion in profits in 2026 alone. Much of that has been from positions against Flutter Entertainment, […]
Sports
May 26, 2026
Tabcorp Hires Former AUSTRAC Chief to Address Compliance Gaps
Tabcorp has hired a familiar face in financial crime regulation as it gears up for a high-stakes regulatory battle, appointing former AUSTRAC boss Paul Jevtovic to a newly created executive role. Jevtovic, who was AUSTRAC chief executive from 2014 to 2017, will become Tabcorp’s chief financial crime officer and will oversee the Australian company’s response […]
