Industry
October 29, 2025
NCAA Delays Rollout of Rule That Would Allow College Athletes to Bet on Pro Sports
The NCAA has long been debating whether it should allow college-level athletes to bet on pro sports, and a decision is now finalized, but for a small hiccup. The Division I Board, which was the last to give its go-ahead, voted on Thursday that it would move the date when this could happen from November […]
Sports
October 29, 2025
NBA Reviews Bets After Rozier and Billups Arrests
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is taking a hard look at how it handles sports betting following last week’s arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups, both charged in connection with alleged gambling schemes. The league wants to make sure its games remain fair and that players and coaches are protected. […]
Sports
October 29, 2025
SuperBook Fined $20K for UFC Betting Error
At the end of August, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) fined Evolution $12,000 for several live casino dealer and croupier rule-breaking problems that took place in 2021 and 2023. Similarly, in December, William Hill Sportsbook received a $20,000 fine for accepting 42 illegal bets on college basketball after the results came in […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Gambling Industry Faces Pushback as BGC Boss Downplays Social Harm Concerns
The leader of Britain’s main betting industry group has come under fire after telling MPs that gambling does not cause “social problems.” Grainne Hurst, who runs the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), said this to the Treasury select committee this week, asking the government not to hike taxes on gambling in next month’s budget. Industry […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Hundreds of Turkish Soccer Officials Placed Unauthorized Wagers
Turkey’s soccer sector is being shaken amid an ongoing insider betting scandal involving hundreds of match officials. While some had merely dabbled in wagering, others turned out to be extremely avid bettors. Many Officials Dabbled in Sports Betting Speaking at a media conference in Istanbul, Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu, president of the Turkish soccer federation, […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
NBA Scurries to Protect League Integrity amid Largest Scandal to Rock It
The NBA is now looking into what it can do to better protect its reputation and integrity at a time when a number of high-profile players and staffers have fallen foul of ethical and legal standards, causing what could be irreparable damage to the association. Following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Polymarket Plans POLY Token and Airdrop for US Return
Polymarket is preparing for a big return with bells and whistles to the American market, and, as confirmed by the prediction market platform itself, a key part of that plan will be the launch of its own cryptocurrency, likely called POLY. A Big Splash Ahead The details regarding the mechanics, allocation, and blockchain for the […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Arkansas Attorney General Calls Prediction Markets Unlawful Gambling
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has decided that online prediction markets without a state gaming license are breaking Arkansas law. He gave this official opinion on October 23, 2025, answering State Senator Bryan King‘s question about the legality of companies like Kalshi, which allow users to bet on future events. Arkansas AG: Platforms Like Kalshi […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
Commissioner Manfred Defends MLB’s Partnerships with Gambling Companies
Like other major sports leagues, MLB has both benefited from and contributed to the rise of sports betting. Accordingly, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred justified the league’s partnerships with gambling companies, describing them as an essential means of identifying and preventing misconduct. MLB Commissioner Defends the League’s Relationship With Betting Companies Manfred has explained […]
Sports
October 27, 2025
Lawsuit Alleges Horse Racing Industry Collusion to “Defraud” Everyday Bettors
A new lawsuit filed by Hagens Berman, a law firm representing the interests of ordinary bettors, accuses some of the biggest names in the horse racing industry of knowingly colluding to give preferential treatment to anonymous gamblers who use computer-assisted wagering (CAW) platforms at the expense of everyone else. Horseracing Giants Targeted in New Lawsuits […]
