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Casino
November 13, 2025
Gov. Mike DeWine Embraces MLB’s Stance on Prop Bets
Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, has once again taken a position on prop bets, following up on an MLB proposal to have certain types of performance wagers restricted or set caps on, with sportsbooks embracing this proposal. Prop bets have already been targeted by the MLB in Ohio before. Gov. DeWine All For Regulating Prop Bets […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
Florida Lawmakers Revive Bill Targeting Fixed Bets
Florida lawmakers are once again looking to tighten the rules around sports betting, this time targeting anyone who knowingly bets on a fixed game. Third-Degree Felony Proposal The new proposal, House Bill 189, sponsored by Republican Rep. Dana Trabulsy, would make it a third-degree felony to place a wager on any sporting event, professional or […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
KSA Partners with Roda JC Kerkrade to Explore Younger Adults’ Betting Habits
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced a new joint initiative with Roda JC Kerkrade, a professional soccer club. According to the KSA’s official announcement, the collaboration will seek to understand how the youth in the Parkstad region feel about sports betting. The Probe Will Answer Pressing Questions About Young Adults and Betting The KSA said […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
West Virginia Experts Worry about Gambling Addiction in Youths, Student-Athletes
The rise of sports gambling has mostly been welcomed by Americans, although growing skepticism among both bettors and non-bettors is perceptible as per a new YouGov study, and especially now that several major scandals are unfolding across the main sports leagues in the country. West Virginia’s Helplines See More and More Young People Phoning In […]
Sports
November 12, 2025
PrizePicks Partners with Polymarket for Licensed Event Trading
PrizePicks, a leading fantasy sports operator in North America, has joined forces with Polymarket, a prediction market platform that is growing fast. PrizePicks Users Gain Access to Federally Regulated Prediction Markets Through Polymarket Deal This team-up is a big move toward regulated prediction trading in the US. People who use the PrizePicks app will now […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
UK Bookmaker Under Investigation After Document Slip-Up
A big UK betting company is now being scrutinized by regulators after a paperwork mistake showed potential connections to unlicensed offshore gambling operations. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is checking if the bookmaker, whose name is not being shared for legal reasons, has done deals that break British gambling rules. Regulator Uncovers Secret Offshore Ties […]
Sports
November 12, 2025
Arrests by FBI Lead to Survey Showing How Often Americans Suspect Foul Play From Players
Following the FBI’s arrest of NBA player Terry Rozier and NBA coach Chauncey Phillips for alleged involvement in a match-rigging scheme, the UK-based research agency YouGov conducted a survey. The survey asked several questions, the main one being: “How frequently do Americans believe that Professional athletes perform differently for sports bettors to profit?” Out of […]
Industry
November 11, 2025
BGC Boss Urges Caution in Rising Gambling Tax in the UK
The CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, has issued a cautionary statement to the Chancellor and the government of the United Kingdom, urging a balanced approach in regulating the gambling industry and not using it as a scapegoat for fiscal and monetary missteps. UK Rumored Tax Hike Has Trade Groups Up in […]
Legal
November 11, 2025
Koin Mobile Moves to Dismiss Antitrust Suit Against Everi
Mobile payments company Koin Mobile has asked a federal judge in Nevada to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against casino payments giant Everi Holdings, bringing the dispute over competition in the casino digital wallet market to a close, according to Reuters. No Future Filing Possible In a court filing submitted at the end of last week, […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
Turkey Goes After Match-Fixers and Corrupt Soccer Insiders
In the latest move against corruption in sports, Turkey has arrested eight people, including a top-flight club chairman, alleging betting violations. More Individuals Arrested amid Sprawling Betting Scandal This is the latest enforcement move against black market betting operations, authorities have said, with the country previously targeting influencers, social media accounts, and other individuals. Authorities […]