Sports
February 24, 2026
USA Wins Olympic Hockey Final Amid Surge in Betting Activity
The men’s Olympic hockey final between the United States and Canada delivered a dramatic finish on the ice and triggered exceptional engagement across betting markets and prediction platforms worldwide. Thrilling Olympics Men’s Hockey Final Delivers Gold for USA Sportsbooks reported that the matchup ranked among the most wagered hockey events in recent memory. At DraftKings, […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Fanatics Suit Over Exec Exit Reveals Kalshi Investments
A legal clash between merchandising and betting giant Fanatics and prediction-market platform Polymarket has ended quietly in settlement, but court filings tied to the dispute have exposed new details about competition and strategy in the changing sports-prediction sector. Fanatics Challenge to Polymarket Hire Ends in Settlement The conflict centered on former Fanatics executive Ari Borod, […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Faces Political Hurdles
Lawmakers in South Carolina are again weighing whether to permit online sports wagering, reopening a debate that has lingered for years in one of the few remaining states without legalized betting. Lawmakers Push Regulated Sports Betting to Keep Funds In-State The proposal, known as Senate Bill 444, would establish a regulated market overseen by a […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
Guardians Pitchers’ Betting Lawsuit Might Move to October
The federal fraud lawsuit against Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz could be delayed until the baseball season ends, after both players pleaded not guilty in New York this week. Farm-Animal Code Words Surface in Baseball Fraud Probe At a hearing in Brooklyn, US District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto hinted that the trial now […]
Sports
February 19, 2026
Rush Street Interactive Ends Banner Year with Q4 Gains
Rush Street Interactive posted its best yearly results ever after wrapping up 2025 with an all-time high revenue, growing profits, and ongoing growth of its online casino customer base across North and South America. RSI Revenue Tops $1.1B as Earnings Accelerate in 2025 The online betting and gaming company brought in about $1.13 billion in […]
Sports
February 18, 2026
NBA Fines Reflect Pressure from Gambling Companies, Reporter Says
Former Washington Post reporter and current co-host of the “Greatest of All Talk” podcast, Ben Golliver, said that one reason NBA commissioner Adam Silver has begun issuing hefty fines to teams is that he is being pressured by gambling companies. Golliver Talks About the Relationship Between NBA Fines And Gambling Companies Talking on the “Jim […]
Business
February 18, 2026
Betty Casino Unveils New Partnerships with Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC
Online casino brand Betty has broadened its presence in Toronto’s sports scene by securing new partnership agreements with Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. Betty Reveals New Collaboration Betty announced Tuesday that the new agreements will deliver prominent exposure at the teams’ home venue, BMO Field, as well as […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Wyoming Senate Advances Bills to Tighten Gambling Rules
Lawmakers in Wyoming, US, took another step Friday toward tightening gambling regulations, advancing two bills aimed at closing loopholes and limiting gambling machines in everyday places like grocery stores. Closing the “Social Relationship” Loophole Senate File 44 focuses on what some call the “social relationship” loophole. Under current law, gambling is mostly illegal, but friends […]
