Sports
March 31, 2026
Financial Pressure Fuels Risky Student Betting at UK Universities
A new nationwide survey of university students in the UK has revealed a complex picture of gambling habits, with participation falling in recent years but spending rising among those who continue to bet. UK University Students Gamble Less Often but Spend More The study, based on responses from 2,000 students and published in March 2026, […]
Industry
March 30, 2026
FLEXIFAI Deploys AI-driven Routing Engine, Lifting Payment Conversion by 30 p.p. in Ghana
Flexifai, a payment technology provider specializing in high-friction markets, has completed the deployment of an AI-based routing engine that improves transaction approval rates across emerging markets. The company reports that an online operator in Ghana recorded a conversion rate increase from 43% to 73% within 30 days of implementation — without changes to product design […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Shirt Sponsorship Restrictions Force Premier League Clubs to Seek Alternatives
The Premier League has maintained its status as one of the most lucrative sponsorship partners in international sports. Next season, though, one of the most visible pieces of that ecosystem will disappear as gambling company logos will no longer appear on the front of matchday shirts. The change is already affecting soccer club budgets, as […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Casino Mogul Tilman Fertitta to Buy WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300M – Rebrand It
Billionaire casino mogul and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to acquire the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300 million, the highest in the league, and relocate the team to Houston. Tilman Fertitta Will Purchase the Connecticut Sun The sale of the Connecticut Sun carries strong ties to the casino industry, as the seller, Mohegan, […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Judge Denies NCAA’s Request to Block DraftKings’ Use of March Madness Trademarks
Federal Judge Tanya Walton Pratt rejected the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) request for a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing DraftKings from using trademarks tied to the former’s basketball tournaments. Judge Sides with DraftKings Last week, the NCAA filed a complaint that asked a federal court to make DraftKings stop using March Madness, Final Four, […]
Prediction Markets
March 27, 2026
ARK Invest Teams Up with Kalshi to Explore New Forecasting Opportunities
A new partnership between Kalshi and ARK Invest is pushing prediction platforms toward mainstream professional investing, as firms seek better tools to predict an increasingly uncertain future. The collaboration would offer a different perspective than traditional forecasting methods, leveraging the wisdom of the crowd to gather signals that traditional models often miss. Prediction Markets Can Offer […]
Industry
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Capitol Could Bring Charity Gambling Tax Relief, Drop Ticket Price
Many people who engage in bar bingo games, pull tabs, or meat raffles usually assume that, whether they win or lose, their money still goes out to a good cause, supporting local charity organizations. But that’s not always the case. Or, at least, that is what those who advocate for charitable gambling in Minnesota claim. […]
Prediction Markets
March 27, 2026
Massachusetts Congressman Bars Staff from Betting on Political Events
A Massachusetts congressman has drawn a red line forbidding his staff from participating in the growing prediction market sector. Seth Moulton announced this week that employees in his office are barred from accessing prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The policy applies to all staff members, ranging from legislative aides to communications staff, […]
Sports
March 26, 2026
Votes Are Out: NBA Ready to Expand With Vegas, Seattle
National Basketball Association owners have made it clear: they are ready to explore adding new franchises to the current 30-team roster. The first cities on their lips during the NBA Board of Governors meeting on March 24-25, when the votes were cast, were Las Vegas and Seattle, both regarded as the most likely candidates. “I think […]
Sports
March 26, 2026
UK Keeps Horse Racing Levy Unchanged to Industry Dismay
The UK government has decided to maintain the Horserace Betting Levy at its current level following the conclusion of a long-awaited review. However, the decision provoked criticism from racing authorities. UK Maintains 10% Levy on Horse Racing Bets Ian Murray delivered the announcement to Parliament, relaying findings from a review led by Baroness Twycross. Ministers […]
