Industry
April 17, 2026
Alberta’s Online Betting Market Draws 32 Operators Before Launch
It’s set: Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, bringing about a significant shift in the way the Canadian province tackles the activity. As expected, dozens of major operators, including DraftKings and PointsBet have already expressed their intention to enter the market. DraftKings said it plans to offer both sports […]
Sports
April 16, 2026
Tyga Enters 1win VIP Program, as Platform Blends Crypto and Entertainment
1win continues to evolve its VIP ecosystem, bringing global rapper Tyga into its high-tier community while reinforcing its positioning as a crypto-first entertainment platform. The update follows several days of speculation across social media, after the artist was spotted boarding a branded 1win private jet and later shared content featuring the brand. Confirmation was subsequently published via the 1win […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
US Online Betting Market Shows Uneven March Performance
Activity across the US online gambling sector delivered mixed signals in March. This reflected shifting player habits and the impact of difficult year-on-year comparisons. Mixed Q1 Results as US Sports Betting Faces Pressure A recent industry tracker compiled by analysts at Stifel highlighted that betting volumes fluctuated over the first quarter. February brought a slight […]
Business
April 15, 2026
BetMGM Has Hard Spell in Q1, Blasts Prediction Markets
BetMGM has had a difficult quarter, which is bad news, as Q1 is usually packed with some of the most worthwhile sports betting events, whether the Super Bowl, the NBA Playoffs, or March Madness, all of which generate billions in handle across the nation. BetMGM Recalibrates Expectations Following a Harder-than-Expected Q1 However, BetMGM has scaled […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
Pressure Mounts to Delay UK Gambling Affordability Checks
Calls to halt the rollout of new gambling affordability checks in the UK are intensifying, as a prominent reform advocate has urged the government to reconsider its approach amid growing concerns over the policy’s potential impact. Reform Advocate Questions Gambling Checks, Demands Pilot Review Dr James Noyes, who supported the introduction of financial checks for […]
Sports
April 13, 2026
US Senator Wants Major Leagues to Provide Information about Gambling Partnerships
The US Senator behind some of the most ambitious legal frameworks, aimed at prediction markets and beyond, Richard Blumenthal, has now sent an official letter to all major sports leagues in the country, requesting a detailed breakdown of their current partnerships with gambling entities. Senator Asks Major Sports League to Provide Info on Gambling Partnerships […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Massachusetts to Reopen Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved, by a 5–0 vote, to reopen the application process for companies seeking sports wagering licenses in the state. MGC Votes to Reopen Applications The move was triggered by bet365’s request to apply for a statewide mobile betting license, highlighting renewed interest despite ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding prediction […]
Sports
April 10, 2026
Sportsbooks Channel Millions into Pro-Betting Political Push
Some of the largest names in the sports wagering industry are building political influence across the United States, directing tens of millions of dollars into a formed super PAC aimed at expanding legalized betting. Win for America PAC Gains $48M From Leading Sportsbooks Companies including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365 have supplied $48 million to […]
Sports
April 9, 2026
PrizePicks Becomes NBA’s Official DFS Partner
PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports (DFS) leader in North America, unveiled a major new partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). This deal will position the DFS company as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the NBA, providing fan engagement opportunities to both parties. NBA & PrizePicks Join Forces The partnership with the famous […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Brazilian President Wishes He Could Ban Online Gambling
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva struck another populist tone on Wednesday, after he argued that online betting platforms that his government helped usher in should be banned. The octogenarian has never been too sweet on online gambling, but he saw it as a way to boost the public purse with one important caveat […]
