Gambling News - 'Sports'
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
“Not a Sportsbook”, Still…Kalshi Ranks Among Top US Sportsbooks
As Kalshi continues not to identify as a sports wagering company, the debate over the topic continues. Recent March data from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) shows the prediction market platform is currently competing with some of the biggest names in US online betting, adding more fuel to the fire. Last month, says the boutique […]
Sports
April 30, 2026
FBI Targets Restaurant Owners, 20 Others in Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling
Federal investigators have led a series of raids resulting in the arrests of more than 20 people who are now facing charges as part of a major crackdown on illegal sports gambling. Pay Up Or Get a Call from Jimmy Among the arrested is one James “Jimmy the Greek” Gerodemos and 21 others who are […]
Casino
April 30, 2026
Tabcorp Outlaws High-Stakes Bettors in Bid to Curb Risks
Tabcorp, the Australian gambling giant, has moved to ban a group of high-profile professional punters, putting the spotlight on the way betting companies manage risk and treat winning customers. Tabcorp Excludes Top Bettors Citing Risk and Compliance Several high-profile punters were told last week they would no longer be able to place bets online or […]
Sports
April 29, 2026
NBA Allegedly Proposed New Anti-Tanking Rules for Team Draft Lottery
The NBA has reportedly informed its 30 general managers about a proposed anti-tanking draft reform called the “3-2-1 lottery,” after the number of lottery balls assigned to each team, which would expand the lottery to include 16 teams. NBA to Allegedly Implement New Team Lottery System According to rumors, over the past few weeks, the […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
US Gambling Crisis Grows as Industry Booms
Experts are warning that the rapid growth of betting platforms in the US is outpacing safety measures, which is making people more worried about the harm that gambling can cause. The issue will be the main topic at a big policy meeting in Boston, where experts from all over the world will look at the […]
Sports
April 24, 2026
Ohio Lawmaker Targets Streaming Costs and Betting Reforms
Frustration grows among sports fans in Ohio as access to live games becomes tied to multiple paid platforms. At the center of the debate is State Senator Bill DeMora, who pushes for legislative changes aimed at both broadcast accessibility and the future of sports betting in the state. Ohio Lawmaker Targets High Prices for NBA […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
Google Blocks 270.7M Illegal Gambling/Gaming Ads in 2025
Google has gone a step further in addressing the proliferation of “policy-violating” gambling ads, often associated with unregulated gambling websites that have been purposefully targeting consumers despite having no legal right to do so. Google Intensifies Efforts to Crack Down on Misleading, Fraudulent Gambling Ads The company is said to have blocked or removed as […]
Business
April 23, 2026
Sportradar Shares Slump as Reports Allege It Profits from Illegal Operators
Sportradar, a leading sports technology company, has experienced a dip in its share price due to its alleged provision of products to unlicensed operators. This followed reports suggesting that a significant portion of Sportradar’s revenue comes from unlicensed markets – claims that Sportradar rejected. Muddy Waters and Callisto Research Allege Sportradar Supplies Illegal Companies Financial […]
Sports
April 23, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Attendance Down, TV and Online Viewership Up
This year’s WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas didn’t manage to draw in as many fans of the beloved yearly pro wrestling event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as it did last year. However, the much-anticipated, which was originally launched more than four decades ago as the brainchild of WWE chief executive officer Vince McMahon, […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
Americans Don’t See Gambling As Morally Wrong
Gambling is an important cultural pivot of the United States, with the majority of people seeing it as a valid commercial activity and an acceptable pastime. In fact, the old puritanist views that gambling is morally wrong are held by very few Americans. In fact, Americans are particularly open to the idea of gambling, having […]