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DraftKings is requesting that a panel of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) nullify a patent that trading house Cantor Fitzgerald says the gaming company copied for its benefit. U.S. Patent No. 12,406,284, of which former Cantor CEO and current Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is listed…

From live product demonstrations and investment discussions to the industry’s next generation of startups, SBC Summit will spotlight the products, ideas and businesses shaping the future of betting and gaming through its new Product Innovation Showcase Stage. The post SBC Summit 2026 to showcase ga…

A South Korean study links young adults’ frequent exposure to digital gambling with financial hardship, depression and greater problem-gambling severity. The post Digital gambling exposes young South Koreans to more frequent betting: study first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brie…

GeoComply reported 99.8 million geolocation checks across its sportsbook customers during Week 1 of the National Football League (NFL) season, a 176% increase from two Sundays earlier, while new account sign-ups surged more than 310% to 135,700. The numbers underscore the enormous pull the NFL cont…

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team will work out Brock Bowers before tomorrow’s (Sept. 20) game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, meaning the star tight end, returning from knee surgery, still has a chance to suit up. But it’s a long shot. Bowers, who had a meniscus…

Kick-off: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 21:00 CEST / 19:00 GMTVenue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, SevilleCompetition: La Liga, Matchday 7 Barcelona are ... Continue... The post Barcelona 1.18 to Win at Sevilla: Best Odds and Value Bets for La Liga’s Big Saturday Clash appeared first on Betting Go…

Entain has renewed its calls for a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships in UK sports, citing concerns about the risks such deals pose to local players and the broader gaming ecosystem. This is not the first time Entain has issued such a call-to-action either. Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Are…

Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the holding company responsible for media and data rights for a host of horse racing destinations, announced the appointment of a new chairman. The one up to the task is the experienced Nigel Railton, who has spent years as the CEO of the previous National Lottery cust…

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2173, Assembly Bill 2539, Senate Bill 542, and Senate Bill 1235, all of which concern various Tribal gaming agreements. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires Tribal lands to operate through compacts negotiated between tribes and states…

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell in August, causing steady gains in the state’s labor market. Despite the recent slowdown in Las Vegas’ recovery, the city remains a central employment hub thanks to the constant influx of tourists. Rising job numbers could also reflect increased confidence by busines…

Prediction market volume attributable to “takers” — largely a cohort of recreational and retail traders – is forecast to reach $190 billion this year. That estimate arrives courtesy of Macquarie and is well ahead of the research firm’s previous estimate of $169 billion in 2026 taker volume. Takers…

For all the hoopla surrounding prediction markets and expectations that the industry will eat away at sportsbooks’ NFL handle this season, the old guard industry is expected to control nearly 80% of pro football wagers this year. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) estimates that bettors will plunk down…

Sports betting is billed by the gaming industry as a form of entertainment, but for a growing proportion of the betting public, covering the spread is key to covering the rent. A new survey from U.S. News is sounding the alarm over Americans increasingly turning to high-risk endeavors, including sp…

Sportsbook technology provider Altenar has appointed Mitchell Harrison as Sales Director as it looks to grow its presence across Europe and North America. Harrison has more than two decades of experience in sales and business development, with eight years focused on the iGaming and sports betting s…

Nine Arizona locations have been approved to offer in-person event wagering under limited event wagering operator licenses allocated by the Arizona Department of Gaming, effective September 11. The approved locations are Turf Paradise Racetrack at 1501 West Bell Road in Phoenix; Boston's Bar & Gril…

Gambian operator BETESE Aviator is expanding its partnership with QTech Games after reporting growth in turnover, player engagement and retention following the launch of QTech’s aggregation platform earlier this year. The post QTech Games supports BETESE Aviator’s casino and sportsbook expansion in…

Underdog has sued Connecticut officials in federal court, seeking to block the state from treating its sports-related prediction-market contracts as illegal gambling, The Block reported. Underdog is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to continue operating in Connecticut, arguing that it is a…

SBC and the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen Ghanaian operator representation at the African Gaming Forum. The post SBC and GHASBO expand collaboration around African Gaming Forum 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB…