Sports
January 26, 2026
Once Again: UFC 324 Cancels Fight Over Suspicious Betting
UFC 324 saw a last-minute fight cancellation on Saturday, January 24, with president Dana White now confirming the reason behind the controversial decision. The lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was pulled after the Gaming Integrity Service, responsible for closely monitoring wagering patterns for irregularities, alerted the UFC regarding unusual betting activity. “It […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Not a Matter of Willpower: Gambling Disorder Tied to Brain Changes
A new doctoral study sheds light on what happens in the brains of people with gambling disorder, showing that the condition is tied to the very circuits that control self-control, decision-making, and reward. In other words, it’s not just a matter of willpower. Disrupted Connections in the Brain The research, by Albert Bellmunt Gil of […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Nebraska Considers Changes to Gambling Addiction Program as Funding Shrinks
Nebraska might soon change how it deals with gambling addiction. This shift links to Governor Jim Pillen’s budget plan. The proposal aims to get rid of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. Its duties would then move to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Nebraska Plans Major Reduction in Gambling Treatment Budget […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Sports Betting Fraud Ring Sentencing Raises Identity Theft Concerns
The sentencing of a Mid-South sports betting fraud ring this week marked the end of a scheme that exploited the rapid expansion of regulated wagering in the United States. The rise of similar cases underscores the growing challenges facing operators and regulators as malicious actors use increasingly sophisticated tools. The Perpetrators Had an Elaborate Scheme […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Missouri Won’t Ban Player Props on College Sports
Missouri has become the latest state to deny an NCAA request to ban college prop bets, specifically those on individual players and their performances. Heightened calls for banning this particular market have been heard in recent months, in light of many high-profile scandals that have rocked pro sports as well as college athletics. Missouri Hesitant […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Jeff Stelling Joins OLBG to Launch No-Limit Podcast
Jeff Stelling, a legendary name in the world of sports broadcasting, has joined forces with OLBG, the UK’s trusted guide to sports betting. As part of one of the biggest betting communities in Great Britain, Stelling will be named ambassador and get his own broadcast series where he will discuss some of the hottest topics […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Huge $1.4B South Korean Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
South Korea has been able to dismantle one of the world’s largest gambling rings, with the country’s Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (BMPA) reporting on the record-setting bust. The bust has also led to the arrest of multiple people, with 23 people apprehended as part of the crackdown, but no names have been revealed. However, the […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Study Shows Stars Do Not Convince US Residents to Gamble
Celebrities still show up a lot in US gambling ads, but new findings hint their pull might not be as strong as companies wish. New survey results from YouGov point out that while well-known faces can make active betters notice more, they shift overall views on gambling brands and might even make some folks question […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Bettable Hot Dog Eating Competition Host Nathan’s Famous is Being Bought Out
Coney Island’s iconic Nathan’s Famous, well known for its yearly eating contest, is being fully bought out for $450 million. Nathan’s Famous hosts a yearly July 4 hot dog eating competition, an event that can be legally bet on, thanks to a permission obtained by the New Jersey gaming regulator. Initial attempts to legalize betting […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Man Related to Porter and Rozier NBA Gambling Scheme Gets 2-Year Sentence
Timothy McCormack, who has described himself as a gambling addict, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, becoming the first defendant punished for his involvement in a wide-ranging gambling conspiracy tied to NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. Judge Sentences McCormack Interestingly, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall imposed a sentence quite shorter than the […]
