Sports
April 9, 2026
Man Who Got into Gambling at 17 Lost More than $4.2M
A young man from the United Kingdom spiralled into gambling addiction after he first came into contact with the activity as a teenager. The then-17-year-old started by betting on match fixtures, with his habit escalating, and small wins in the dozens or thousands of dollars immediately fueling his behavior until it was too late. Sliding […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
IBIA Q1 2026 Integrity Report Highlights 70 Suspicious Matches
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) published the latest edition of its Integrity Report, covering the first quarter of 2026. In its publication, the integrity body said that it has identified 70 suspicious games across 10 sports. The Report Highlights Soccer as the Sport with the Most Alerts The Q1 2026 Integrity Report shows that […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
Australia’s Gambling Ad Limits Seen to Have Modest Impact
Australia’s planned restrictions on gambling advertising are expected to deliver a slight reduction in betting activity, according to a new government assessment, even as officials defend the reforms as a necessary step to curb exposure, especially among younger audiences. Australia Rejects Full Gambling Ad Ban Despite Higher Savings An analysis prepared within the office of […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Faces Legal Turmoil
Plans for a long-awaited rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have been thrown into uncertainty as contractual disputes and conflicting statements cloud the future of the event. Multi-Million Stakes as Mayweather Questions Rematch Terms The bout was scheduled for September 19 at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Promoters marketed it as […]
Sports
April 7, 2026
Jody Demling’s Kentucky Derby Picks – Backing a Long Shot
Every year, the world of horse racing fans patiently awaits crucial pieces of information to decide who has the best chances of securing the Triple Crown and the individual legs of the race. One of the key sources of such information is Jody Demling, a renowned handicapper who has been among the most searched-for names […]
Sports
April 6, 2026
Can You Beat the Bookies – This Gambler Succeeded and Then They Shut Him Down
The story of one Dave McNeill, a professional gambler, best exemplifies how bookmakers treat big losers and big winners. McNeill is uniquely placed to serve as an example of both, as he has been on both sides of the line. McNeill Tells His Story: From a Loser to a Major Winner at the Bookies First, […]
Sports
April 6, 2026
Gambling Remains a Growing Concern for Young People in Connecticut
A recent study by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services highlights the growing prevalence of gambling among college students and the harms it can cause. Issues Continue with the Problem Gambling Among College/Uni Students in Connecticut The research focused on students at 12 public community colleges and found that gambling-related harm is […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Fake Ronaldinho Deal Exposes Shadowy Online Casino Network
What began as a glossy branding story featuring a high-profile partnership between soccer legend Ronaldinho and gambling company MyStake turned into something far more troubling. The supposed chief executive behind the deal, Andres Markou, appears to be a decoy for the true owners of the company, while photographs circulating online, including the widely shared meeting […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Las Vegas Mayor Announces Downtown NBA Arena Plan
Las Vegas has spent the past decade rewriting its identity. The city has transformed from its roots as a tourism and gambling hub into a high-profile sports destination. And an NBA franchise would cement that position. Next week, mayor Shelley Berkley plans to present her arguments directly to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, with a downtown […]
Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Kalshi Names Obama Campaign Veteran as Policy Advisor
Kalshi continues to focus on the future by bringing in yet another high-profile Washington insider to assist it with paving its operations amid growing pressure and legal troubles. After tapping into former Biden-era staffer John Bivona at the end of January 2026 and naming Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor in 2025, the prediction […]
