Industry
January 6, 2026
Growing Demand to Scrap Rule Favoring New Betting Shops on UK High Streets
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to change gambling laws. Hundreds of elected officials and campaigners have asked the government to get rid of an old rule that makes it hard for councils to stop new betting shops from opening. Critics Say Outdated Gambling Policy Fuels Slot Shop Growth The debate centers on […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
DraftKings Adds Mindway AI Tool to Boost Responsible Gaming Center
DraftKings has beefed up its responsible gaming options by adding Mindway AI’s Gamalyze tool to its Responsible Gaming Center. This new interactive resource aims to educate players and make them more aware. This change shows how the industry is moving towards using behavioral science and tech to help people play more in regulated gaming. DraftKings […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
No Arena Racing Company (ARC) Broadcasts on Betfred since New Year’s Eve
Since New Year’s Eve, no Arena Racing Company (ARC) races have been broadcast in Betfred shops, after the media rights deal between the two parties came to an end. Media Rights Become Too Costly The reason for the blackout is that the agreement between Betfred and the UK’s largest racetrack operator expired at the beginning […]
Sports
January 5, 2026
Bookmakers Brace for Betting Surge Ahead of NFL Playoffs
With the playoff bracket finally set, US bookmakers are gearing up for one of the busiest betting periods of the year as the NFL postseason kicks off. The combination of tightly packed odds, unfamiliar contenders, and a schedule loaded with standout games has created the perfect conditions for a surge in wagers from casual fans […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Türkiye’s Banks Begin Sending Notices to Consumers about Risks of Illegal Gambling
Türkiye has been intensifying its efforts to rein in the illegal gambling market, which has been a continuous focus of law enforcement and judicial efforts, with a new strategy outlined by the country’s Justice Minister, Yılmaz Tunç. New Action Plan Set to Intensify Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling in Türkiye In the latest such effort, the […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
Sportsbet Hit With $209K Fine For Failures to Warn Users About Gambling Activity
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker, Sportsbet, has been hit with an AUD 313,140 (about $209,000) fine by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission for failing to provide required gambling activity statements to more than 6,000 customers over 18 months. NT Gambling Watchdog Slaps Sportsbet with Fine The regulator determined that Sportsbet violated its license conditions […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
New York Bill Aims to Ban Live Sports Betting
A new bill in New York might change how people bet on sports. Lawmakers are now talking about whether betting during games should stay legal in the state. Responsible Gaming Efforts Fuel Call to Restrict Live Sports Bets Linda Rosenthal, a member of the Assembly, has put forward a law that would get rid of […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
Sports
December 30, 2025
Kalshi Eyeing Brazil Entry as Platform Gains Global Momentum
Kalshi may be eyeing a Brazilian entry sooner rather than later, with the company’s co-founder, Luana Lopes Lara, arguing that the country is the newest frontier of the company’s efforts. Kalshi Exploring Brazilian Opportunity in the New Year Speaking to a local media outlet, Valor, Lara confirmed that Kalshi may be looking to push into […]
Sports
December 30, 2025
Coinbase Predicts Big Change Coming for US Prediction Markets
Coinbase thinks the US prediction markets are about to hit a turning point. This change could reshape how people trade and view event-based contracts. In its latest 2026 Crypto Market Outlook, the crypto exchange says prediction markets are growing. They are moving away from their image as niche betting products and becoming real financial tools. […]
