Sports
May 20, 2026
Connecticut Busts 100 People in Illegal Gambling Ring
The Connecticut State Police arrested more than 100 people last Friday, all of whom are suspected of having participated in an illegal gambling operation involving cockfighting. Connecticut State Police Carries Out One of Its Most Ambitious Operations Against Illegal Gambling The police raided a facility at 55 Mountain Spring Road at 1:29 pm and apprehended […]
Sports
May 20, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Sports Betting’s Boom in American Sports
Eight years ago, the US Supreme Court made the historic decision to allow states to legalize sports betting, turning the industry from a once-controversial idea into a routine part of American sports culture. A Sense of Familiarity What was once largely confined to Nevada is now a nationwide marketplace powered by mobile apps, aggressive advertising, […]
Sports
May 20, 2026
NCAA Eligibility Dispute Spurs Quarterback to Legal Action
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby sued the NCAA, asking the organization to quickly clarify his ability to play in the 2026 college football season. The move comes as the athlete is under investigation for gambling that could end his collegiate career. Legal Fight Puts Sorsby’s 2026 Season in Doubt The case was filed in a […]
Sports
May 20, 2026
Clark County Votes Yes on 10-Year Las Vegas GP Extension
Clark County officials voted on Tuesday to renew and extend the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037, building on the existing contract with Formula 1 and doubling down on the race’s importance after several successful years of hosting the circuit. Clark County Officials OK Las Vegas GP Extension The decision comes amid a strong economic […]
Prediction Markets
May 19, 2026
NFL Sends Letter to CFTC Urging It to Control Prediction Markets More Strictly
In a recent letter, the National Football League (NFL) has urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate prediction markets more strictly as the sector continues to grow rapidly. NFL Urged CFTC For More Control NFL Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy Brendon Plack wrote to the CFTC Chairman Michael Selig […]
Sports
May 18, 2026
Betano Named FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Supporter for Europe and South America
Kaizen Gaming, the leading GameTech company in Greece and one of the fastest-growing in Europe, announced that its Betano gaming brand has been selected as an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for Europe and South America. This comes as the highly anticipated tournament steadily approaches. Betano Teams Up with FIFA for […]
Industry
May 18, 2026
Gambling Lobbying Efforts Intensify as Georgia Midterm Election Looms
As one of the states without legal sports betting, Georgia has remained an untapped market. However, pro-gambling industry parties are working hard to change that, sparing no expense to ensure that betting will come to the state. Lobbying Groups Hope to Finally Get Betting Legalized Gambling industry stakeholders have set their sights on Georgia, where […]
Sports
May 18, 2026
Mob-Linked Chef Faces New Scrutiny in Gambling Case
Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, a suburban Chicago restaurateur and social media chef accused of helping enforce debts for an alleged illegal gambling network, is facing renewed scrutiny after statements made in court filings about his church involvement were challenged by parish officials. Set Free on a $1 Million Bond Rovito, who owns Capri Ristorante, pleaded not […]
Business
May 18, 2026
DraftKings Says Prediction Markets Could Drive Next Phase of Growth
At the start of the month, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon argued that DraftKings has experienced one of the most impressive structural growth trends in the gambling industry in recent years, largely due to its focus on prediction markets. Now, the company is attempting to reassure investors that its aggressive push into these markets should make […]
Industry
May 18, 2026
Betting Firms Cut Jobs as Industry Growth Stalls
The world’s sports-betting and online-gambling industry is going through a wave of layoffs as companies try to cope with rising financial pressure, fast-paced technological change and fierce competition. A number of major operators and service providers have scaled back their workforces in recent days, reflecting a broader shift in strategy across the industry. Job Cuts […]
