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Sports
April 3, 2026
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill Awaits Governor
Last November, amid Assembly Bill 601 awaiting approval from the House of Representatives and a nod from the Senate before it could eventually reach Gov. Tony Evers, Rep. Tyler August issued a serious warning. “If we leave a gray area in state law, national prediction platforms will fill it without our compact framework, Wisconsin oversight, […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Louisiana Drops Prop Bet Ban Over Revenue Concerns
A proposal to eliminate certain types of sports wagers in Louisiana has been shelved after lawmakers determined it could reduce state income. The measure, which targeted proposition bets and in-game micro wagers, was withdrawn during a legislative hearing after new financial projections highlighted the scale of potential losses. Lawmaker Drops Betting Ban Amid $20M Revenue […]
Legal
April 3, 2026
Sportradar Faces Dual Legal Challenges Over Data Access Claims
Sports data heavyweight Sportradar confronts significant legal pressure after two major lawsuits launched in both the United Kingdom and the United States, raising fresh questions about competition within the fast-growing sports betting technology sector. Sportradar Hit with US and UK Lawsuits Over Data Control The cases filed in London’s High Court and the US District […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
BetMGM Begins Phasing Out Credit Cards, Blocks New Ones
BetMGM has officially pulled the plug on credit card use for its sports betting and online casino operations. The company announced that as of Tuesday, March 31, it is no longer accepting new credit cards. BetMGM Ends New Credit Card Use – Begins Phasing Existing Ones Out Customers who have funded bonuses and accounts with […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
It’s Official: Super Bowl Will Return to Las Vegas in 2029
The Super Bowl will be hosted by Las Vegas in 2029, as Allegiant Stadium has been chosen to host the game for the second time since 2024. It’s Confirmed NFL owners approved the highly anticipated decision during a meeting in Phoenix, confirming what many had expected. That first Las Vegas-hosted Super Bowl game saw Kansas […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
New York Targets Youth Betting and AI in Gambling Reform
New York is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its sports betting regulations with a strong focus on protecting young people and addressing the risks tied to problem gambling. The initiative, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces a mix of technological safeguards and stricter oversight for operators across the state. New York Eyes Biometrics and AI […]
Legal
March 31, 2026
ACMA Goes After Influencers for Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has blocked thousands of websites that it has deemed to be operating illegally in the country by offering sports betting and online casino products, without licensure or in clear breach of the law. ACMA Tightens Screws on Influencers and Promotion of Illegal Gambling ACMA is now stepping up […]
Sports
March 31, 2026
Financial Pressure Fuels Risky Student Betting at UK Universities
A new nationwide survey of university students in the UK has revealed a complex picture of gambling habits, with participation falling in recent years but spending rising among those who continue to bet. UK University Students Gamble Less Often but Spend More The study, based on responses from 2,000 students and published in March 2026, […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Shirt Sponsorship Restrictions Force Premier League Clubs to Seek Alternatives
The Premier League has maintained its status as one of the most lucrative sponsorship partners in international sports. Next season, though, one of the most visible pieces of that ecosystem will disappear as gambling company logos will no longer appear on the front of matchday shirts. The change is already affecting soccer club budgets, as […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Casino Mogul Tilman Fertitta to Buy WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300M – Rebrand It
Billionaire casino mogul and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to acquire the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300 million, the highest in the league, and relocate the team to Houston. Tilman Fertitta Will Purchase the Connecticut Sun The sale of the Connecticut Sun carries strong ties to the casino industry, as the seller, Mohegan, […]