Industry
October 21, 2025
Families Detained and Children Restrained During FBI Gambling Probe in Idaho
A family day out at La Catedral Arena on Sunday afternoon turned into chaos when federal and local law enforcement agencies swarmed the small-town racetrack. Officials said this was part of a big probe into illegal horse betting. Immigration Fears Rise After FBI’s 200-Agent Raid on Small-Town Racetrack The arena, in Wilder, a country town […]
Industry
October 20, 2025
Missouri Braces for the Launch of Sports Betting on December 1
In 2018, the USA repealed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), paving the way for regulated sports betting in America. Since then, dozens of states have tapped into the opportunities offered by the industry, with Missouri being in line to launch its own market next. As the launch of regulated betting […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: One Woman’s Fight Against Gambling
Gambling is a huge part of Australian life, with risky behavior leading to losses totaling around $31 billion each year. While men, particularly young men, are increasingly drawn to online sports betting for the excitement, problem gambling among women over 55 is on the rise. Many older women gamble for social reasons, including boredom, loneliness, […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Gambler in Louisiana Brings in $575K Parlay on $50 Bet
Caesars Sportsbook is paying out $574,925 to one lucky player who managed to flip their $50 parlay bet (a multi-leg type of wager) into the eye-watering payout. The parlay contained six different betting outcomes, all of which came true, prompting the company to share the particular achievement on its social media on Friday, October 17. […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Federal Probe Expands into College Basketball Betting Scheme
Federal and NCAA investigators are stepping up their investigation into what they think is a planned gambling operation targeting men’s college basketball games during the 2024–2025 season. String of Odd Bets Across US Hints at Potential Game-Fixing Ring Reports from inside sportsbooks and integrity alerts show a pattern of weird bets placed over six weeks, […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Non-League Footballer Receives Highest Ever Fine For Illegal Betting
A new record has been set for the highest ever fine received by a non-league football player. James Byrne, a semi-professional midfielder in the tier-eight club Portishead, has been fined £48,388 ($65,010) for illegal betting. An investigation by the English FA has revealed that Byrne had been betting and breaking the FA guidelines, which prohibit […]
Sports
October 19, 2025
Betting on the Rise Among High Schoolers in New York
In a report, the New Yorker spoke to a 17-year-old high school senior who was identified by Max and who recounted his impressions of sports betting and how it is affecting his peers. According to the student, his peers would often gather to watch the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, but of late, […]
Sports
October 17, 2025
BetMGM Extends and Expands Pittsburgh Steelers Sponsorship
Sports betting and lottery leader BetMGM announced that it will be extending its partnership with the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers. The renewed agreement designates BetMGM as the franchise’s official sports betting, online casino, and gaming partner. The Expanded Deal Will Introduce New Features and Games According to the announcement, BetMGM will continue to support […]
Sports
October 17, 2025
Svenska Spel to End Tie-Up with Sweden’s Top Women’s Soccer Organization
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling company, announced that it will not be extending its sponsorship agreement with Elitfotboll Dam (Elite Football Women), Sweden’s top-flight women’s soccer organization. This decision will effectively end more than 15 years of collaboration. Svenska Spel to End Deal with Elitfotboll Dam In its official announcement, Svenska Spel noted that it […]
Blockchain
October 17, 2025
Kraken Boosts US Presence by Buying Small Exchange for $100M
Crypto trading platform Kraken has beefed up its US derivatives standing by shelling out $100 million to buy Small Exchange, a Chicago-based Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the watchful eye of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This purchase from London’s IG Group is a big move in Kraken’s plan to set up a regulated […]
