New polling from the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that a strong majority of U.S. adults believe prediction markets should be regulated as gambling products rather than financial investments. The AGA survey asked 2,268 U.S. adults about their opinions on prediction markets. The survey fou…
Former NBA player Malik Beasley recently hosted a TikTok livestream, spending several hours selling autographed jerseys. Beasley currently faces several federal charges connected to a gambling scandal that has led to more than three dozen arrests. According to the athlete’s attorney, he plans to pl…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair Jordan Maynard revealed that the regulator regularly receives complaints from consumers who believe prediction markets fall under state law. The complaints highlight growing confusion about which authorities are responsible for protecting customers using platfo…
AmeriCOULDN’T. Approximately two weeks ago, AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails closed at Treasure Island, where it didn’t even make it eight months before walking the plank. Opened by Fine Entertainment (Rockhouse at The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes), the bar featured canned, tall boy, and draft beer from…
The Rush Las Vegas residency is officially coming to the Sphere, bringing one of rock music’s most influential bands to the Las Vegas Strip for a series of performances at the city’s high-profile entertainment venue. The five-show engagement, titled “Elevate From the Norm,” will take place May 21,…
DraftKings’ (NASDAQ: DKNG) prediction market efforts are starting to bear some fruit, potentially positioning the operator for significant volume expansion in 2027. In a new report to clients, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon notes that DraftKings Predictions, which isn’t yet a year old, participated…
Sports bettors in Colorado who harass athletes could soon face bans from the state’s legal sportsbook market. The Colorado Division of Gaming is recommending a change to Rule 29, Section 3-2907, which deals with the exclusion and rejection of persons from state-licensed gaming operations. The state…
Finland’s soon-to-be-launched gambling market is gaining more and more prospectors by the day with 711 and Play North both securing licences this week. Belgium-based 711 confirmed on 13 November 2025 that the National Police Board of Finland had approved the company’s licence application. Finland w…
A judge in Louisiana has ordered that prediction markets immediately suspend their operations within the Bayou State. On Thursday (Nov. 12), Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secured a temporary restraining order from Tangipahoa Parish Judge Jeffrey Johnson directing prediction markets to susp…
In 31 days, F/ACT’s campaign with 1win Partners earned $1,197,407 in CPA, brought in 51,033 first-time depositors, and reached an average Reg2Dep rate of almost 52%. The team found profitable unit economics early and started scaling within the first few days. 1win Partners played a part in that gro…
Wazdan has expanded its reach in Latin America through a new partnership with Betmaster.pe in Peru. The collaboration will see the supplier further boost its local and regional footprint while also strengthening its position in Peru. Wazdan Teams Up with Leading White Label Firm to Push More Titles…
The Irish government is pressing ahead with plans to set up a mandatory social fund gambling companies will be required to pay into annually. Ireland has notified the European Commission (EC) of its intention to establish the Social Impact Fund under the terms of its Gambling Regulation Act 2024. F…
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has launched a dedicated tool that allows consumers in Canada to quickly verify whether a website is actually licensed to run its business operations locally in a province. IAGR Helps Canadians Find Their Way in Sea of Gambling Options Flagg…
Sportradar has added three major esports odds providers to its Unified Odds Feed as it continues to broaden its business. It will expand the range of betting content available to operators following a launch with DATA.BET, Esportsbull and GRID. Operators will be able to choose their preferred odds…
The number of Macau residents employed in the city’s gaming sector fell by 3,800, or 5.8 percent, between the first and third quarters of 2026, according to employment survey data published on Friday by the city’s Statistics and Census Service. The third-quarter tally was the lowest since the burea…
The European Commission proposes new rules for consumer protection that target paid loot boxes, random in-game rewards and influencer marketing. The draft of the rule Digital Fairness Act introduces restrictions on some game mechanics that involve miors and require learer disclosures of commercial…
The trade body representing European gambling companies has cautioned Brussels that regulation “does not automatically mean better consumer protection”. This week, the European Commission (EC) added new articles to the Digital Fairness Act (DFA), a proposed EU-wide Act that seeks to make consumer p…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a Casumo display ad after ruling that Spinumo promotion encouraged customers to make repeated deposits and wagers. ASA found that the campaign risked promoring gambling and financial harm. The ruling was published on November 11. The ad by Recro L…
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