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Sports
June 20, 2025
DraftKings Remains Wary as Prediction Markets Gain Popularity
DraftKings is taking a careful approach to joining the growing field of prediction markets, despite the increasing popularity of these platforms across the US. DraftKings Adopts Measured Approach to Emerging Prediction Markets David Katz, an analyst at Jefferies, talked with company leaders at an investment conference in New York. He reports that DraftKings does not […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Brazil’s Senate Edges Closer to Making Casinos and Bingos Legal
Brazil’s Senate is getting ready to vote on a bill that has been talked about for years. This bill would make casinos, bingo halls, and the old-school jogo do bicho (animal game) legal. The Senate might even vote before it takes a break in July. Brazil’s Senate Fast-Tracks Casino Bill after Decade-Long Debates Senate President […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Spain Unveils Bold Plan for Safer Gambling with New Advisory Group
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has kicked off a fresh chapter in its push to boost player safety and encourage responsible gambling. Spain Unveils New Gambling Council and Drafts Bold Plan for 2026–2030 Reforms On June 19, the Spanish gambling watchdog held the first meeting of its revamped Responsible Gambling Advisory […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Seibu Lions Rocked by Allegations of Illegal Betting
Four players and a staff member representing the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan are facing prosecution after police accused them of taking part in illegal online gambling. The baseball players who have been named in the investigation are Tonosaki Shuta, Tsuge Sena, Kodama Ryosuke, and Hasegawa Shinya. For the time being, the team official who […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
William Hill to Pay £68K for Unfair Executive Dismissal
Leading betting and gaming company with over 12,500 employees, William Hill, has been ordered to pay nearly £70,000 ($94,000) in compensation to former executive Joe Tobin. The request comes amid a tribunal ruling that found that the British operator had dismissed Tobin unfairly after mishandling a sexual harassment allegation. Tobin, who held the position of […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Payton Talbott vs. Felipe Lima UFC 317 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Payton Talbott vs. Felipe Lima is one of the most interesting UFC 317 fights, mainly because both fighters have amazing records ahead of the June 28 event. Talbott is 9-1 overall, with his only loss happening last January against Raoni Barcelos. Meanwhile, Lima is 14-1, with his only defeat happening on his professional MMA debut […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Viviane Araújo vs. Tracy Cortez UFC 317 Odds, Time, and Prediction
UFC 317 odds favor Tracy Cortez, but Viviane Araújo is a seasoned veteran who’s fought some of the best fighters in women’s MMA – Alexa Grasso, Amanda Ribas, etc. She fought them, but she lost those fights, and bookies think the same will be the case with her June 28 bout. What do we think? […]
Sports
June 19, 2025
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira UFC 317 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After conquering the UFC Featherweight division, Ilia Topuria has set his eyes on the 155lb championship belt. The only obstacle standing in his way of achieving this dream comes in the form of a former champ, Charles Oliveira. The two will lock horns on Saturday, June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas, in a battle […]
Sports
June 19, 2025
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France UFC 317 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France odds suggest that the UFC Flyweight championship belt won’t change hands on June 28. Pantoja is favored to win, but we don’t think Kara-France should be underestimated. To see whether the New Zealander can upset the UFC 317 odds, just keep on reading. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France Odds Moneyline […]
Sports
June 19, 2025
DraftKings CEO Blasts Illinois Betting Tax as Harmful
DraftKings chief executive officer Jason Robins has once again criticized Illinois’ new sports betting tax, calling it “incredibly ill-conceived” and warning that it could hurt both the industry and consumers. “It Just Makes No Sense” In a candid interview with CNBC, Robins said the sudden implementation of the tax blindsided operators and will likely force […]