Sports Betting

According to JP Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer Las Vegas is losing momentum in its recovery. Politzer is citing weaker room rates and renewed pressure on gaming stocks. Politzer Flags Slower Las Vegas Recovery as Casino Stocks Fall Politzer said the current trends suggested the recovery in the Las…

The odds of gamblers being allowed to write off 100% of their gambling losses against their winnings shortened this week when a proposal to eliminate the One Big Beautiful Bill tax provision was included in a legislative package being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. The oldest com…

The NFL isn’t rushing to establish partnerships with prediction market operators, opting for a cautious stance focusing on more robust regulations and protection of game integrity. In a recent interview with CNBC, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is continuing dialogue with some predictio…

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is not backing down from her fight to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses. She is urging members of the House Ways and Means Committee to act as they consider a new round of tax legislation. Her FAIR BET Act still faces an uphill battle, as it competes for…

The UK High Court has dealt a significant blow to Entain’s efforts to strike against several popular matched betting businesses. While the operator alleged that platforms such as Outplayed and OddsMonkey infringed on its trademark and copyright, the court rejected most of these claims. However, Ent…

Crypto.com and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) are requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rule that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) prohibits states from regulating sports event contracts. Following recent prediction market rulings by the Third and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, Crypto…

DraftKings has added a new set of responsible‑gaming features that expand the tools available to customers and increase the sports-betting company’s outreach around safer play. The updates include new product features, responsible-engagement ads, and educational programs tied to major sports events…

Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) CEO Mark Locke believes prediction markets will remain a significant part of the U.S. sports betting landscape, though the current iteration of the industry is likely to experience changes. The data provider is positioned to capitalize on that evolution. Genius, which is…

The Chief Executive Officer of Genius Sports has made a bold statement, claiming that the demand for gambling and predictions platforms will not change – nor apparently impact each other. In an announcement to investors, Mark Locke stated that while he is anticipating regulatory change especially f…

The Deputy Secretary of Brazil’s gambling regulator has been welcomed to the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). Fabio Macorin joined Brazil’s Ministry of Finance in 2024. Subsequently, he was directly involved in the process of launching Brazil’s betting…

FanDuel has refunded contest fees for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players after the platform encountered technical difficulties during week one of the NFL regular season. FanDuel said on Monday (Sept. 14) that it would be refunding net losses to DFS players who were impacted by the Sunday outage. Du…

As sports betting evolves and bettor habits change, sportsbooks are looking beyond simply adding more markets to keep customers engaged, said Dominic Hammond, senior vice-president of sports at Caesars Digital. “For me, content will always be king,” said Hammond. “We’re constantly adding new market…

Gaming technology, content, and services leader OpenBet announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire OmniLogic, a sports betting tech provider. This move will enhance the latter company’s tech stack, cementing its position as the go-to provider for many lottery operators. OpenBet to Integr…

OpenBet, the leading global provider of betting and gaming technology, content and services, has reached an agreement to acquire sportsbook technology provider, OmniLogic, further strengthening its position as the partner of choice for lotteries worldwide. The transaction is subject to regulatory a…

Hard Rock Bet has launched its sportsbook in Ontario as part of the second phase of its “Hard Rock Bet is Here” campaign, developed with creative agency Memory. The campaign focuses on Ontario’s sports culture, with Hard Rock Bet seeking to reflect how local fans watch, discuss, and engage with spo…

Pennsylvania businesses have until October 13 to remove video betting terminals commonly known as “skill games,” with state police preparing to seize the machines and pursue potential criminal charges once enforcement begins October 14. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has estimated that…

Codere Online, an online gaming and sports betting operator based in Spain and Latin America, has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the National Football League (NFL) covering its Mexico operations. Under the agreement, Codere Online becomes the official betting partner of the NF…

1xBet took part in the first edition of SiGMA North America, held in Mexico City from September 1 to 3, and received the Best Affiliate Program 2026 award during the event's ceremony. The operator had also received nominations for Best Casino Operator and Best Sportsbook Operator in Latin America.…