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Sports
December 1, 2025
Ibo Aslan vs Iwo Baraniewski UFC 323 Picks, Odds, Prediction
Ibo Aslan will take on Ibo Baraniewski in the upcoming UFC 323 bout this weekend, with Aslan posted as the heavy underdog at (+160). Yet, Baraniewski’s lead at (-185) is not enough to guarantee him a certain victory, and Aslan has been showing himself to be a very capable fighter over his most recent bouts. […]
Sports
December 1, 2025
UFC Viewing to Become More Affordable with Paramount+ Deal
The UFC is looking to grow its scope and reach with the promotion now setting a date for its first event that will be streamed on Paramount+. The move will significantly alleviate the financial burden of watching UFC fights, which now requires paying stiff fees for pay-per-view. The promotion is democratizing its product offer through […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
Industry Turmoil Grows After UK Unveils Sharp Tax Hikes on Digital Gaming
A sudden change in the UK’s gambling tax system has shaken up the betting industry, with big companies warning they’ll make less money, invest less, and might have to cut jobs. The new rules announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her second budget make online gambling much more expensive for companies, but do nоt change […]
Sports
November 28, 2025
Independent Review Backs PENN’s Board in Dispute Over Director Cutback
PENN Entertainment‘s ongoing fight with activist investor HG Vora took a new turn this week after an independent review supported the casino operator’s approach to its board restructuring. Report Finds PENN Acted Properly in Reducing Board Seats Amid HG Vora Clash A report given to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania […]
Legal
November 28, 2025
UK High Court Blocks Media Access to Files in GVC Turkey Investigation
A High Court judge has put tight restrictions on what newspapers can say about a long-running criminal investigation linked to GVC’s former Turkey operations, making the legal fight involving the company’s past leaders even more tricky. Judge Sides with Regulators, Shutting Down Coverage of Sensitive GVC Case Justice Hill made this call on 26 November, […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Turkish Soccer Club Left Without Players Following Mass Gambling Scandal
Ağrı Spor, a soccer club competing in Turkey’s fourth division, announced on Monday that it no longer has a team after 17 of its players were suspended amid an investigation into a large-scale betting scandal. Ağrı Spor Is Left Without Players The news comes a few weeks after Turkish authorities arrested eight soccer professionals, including a […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
BoA Says Prediction Market and Sports Betting Is Not Good for You
The Bank of America (BoA) has issued a statement in which it assessed the impact that the growth of prediction markets and sports betting has had on credit scores and consumer spending, cautioning that too many people are willing to dip into credit in order to fuel their interest in the aforementioned activities. Bank of […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
UK Gambling Revenue Hits $1.13B Amid Calls for Higher Taxes
The UK gambling industry pulled in an extra £1 billion ($1.31 billion) from punters over the past year, according to new figures from the Gambling Commission, a rise that is expected to fuel calls for higher betting taxes in Wednesday’s budget. The data shows that betting companies made GBP12.6 billion ($16.6 billion) from services excluding […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
NYRA Pushes for Digital Wagering to Support Racing Industry
Horse racing officials in New York are pushing state lawmakers to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience through digital means. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) made its case at a recent Assembly hearing, suggesting that allowing online sportsbooks to offer fixed-odds bets on races could give the industry a much-needed lift. […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
Ruling Stops Kalshi from Offering Sports Contracts in Nevada
A Las Vegas federal court has given Nevada gaming regulators the go-ahead to act against Kalshi, a prediction-market operator. Nevada Regulators Gain Ground as Court Blocks Kalshi’s Bid to Offer Sports-Based Markets This decision puts a stop, at least for now, to the company’s attempts to offer sports-related contracts in the state. US District Judge […]