DraftKings is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Railbird Exchange, a federally licensed prediction market platform, in a move that could position the sportsbook giant as the first major U.S. operator to formally enter the sector. According to Front Office Sports, discussions between the two companies are in early stages. While no terms have been disclosed, […]
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Tennessee Fines Offshore Operators as Illegal Betting Crackdown Heats Up
Tennessee is ramping up its efforts to stamp out illegal sports betting, slapping $50,000 fines on offshore operators Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag for continuing to target state residents despite cease-and-desist orders issued in April. The fines mark the sixth and seventh penalties handed out by the Sports Wagering Council (SWC) as part of its aggressive campaign […]
New York Sportsbooks Smash Revenue Record with $248.9M in May
New York’s mobile sportsbooks posted their strongest month to date in May 2025, pulling in $248.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a new high that edges past the previous record of $247 million set in January. The milestone came despite a slight dip in handle, which dropped from $2.48 billion in January to $2.21 […]
bet365 and Incentive Games Launch £50,000 Club World Cup Predictor Game
bet365 has teamed up with Incentive Games to unveil a new free-to-play Tournament Predictor just in time for this summer’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The game is designed to ramp up fan engagement by letting users predict match outcomes for every fixture in the tournament. Available in nearly 100 countries, the Predictor rewards players […]
Dutch Regulator Cracks Down Ahead of Sports Sponsorship Ban by Gambling Firms
Full Ban on Sports Sponsorship by Gambling Operators Takes Effect July 1 Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a firm warning to the gambling industry as it prepares to enforce a full ban on sports sponsorships starting July 1, 2025. The regulator confirmed it will ramp up enforcement efforts this summer, with immediate action […]
Alberta Moves Closer to Regulated Sports Betting with Passage of Bill 48
Alberta has taken a major step toward launching a regulated online sports betting and casino market. On May 8, the province’s legislature passed Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—through its final reading, paving the way for a competitive online gambling environment modeled after Ontario’s successful rollout in 2022. The bill now awaits Royal […]
NBA Urges Crackdown on Prediction Markets Over Game Integrity Concerns
League asks federal regulators to step in as unregulated sports markets gain traction NBA Presses for Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets The NBA is calling for tighter regulation of sports prediction markets, warning that unchecked growth in this space could compromise the integrity of professional basketball games. In a letter sent to the Commodity Futures […]
Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Sports Prediction Markets in Consumer Protection Push
State Regulator Targets Platforms Operating Outside the Law The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several platforms running unlicensed sports prediction markets, raising alarms over consumer safety and the integrity of the state’s legal gambling industry. Among the companies under scrutiny are Kalshi and Robinhood, both of which offer products allowing […]
Paradise Prepares to Play: Hawaii on Verge of Historic Online Sports Betting Approval
After decades of resistance to gambling, the Aloha State is poised to make a groundbreaking shift in policy as lawmakers advance legislation to legalize online sports wagering. This potential sea change would transform Hawaii from one of the nation’s most gambling-restrictive states into a regulated market for sports enthusiasts looking to place bets on their […]
PropSwap and Bally Bet Join Forces to Revolutionize Sports Betting in Mississippi
In a move set to transform the sports betting landscape in Mississippi, PropSwap and Bally Bet have announced a groundbreaking partnership that introduces secondary market wagering to retail sportsbooks. The collaboration, which launched just in time for March Madness, promises to change how sports bettors approach their wagers by allowing them to capitalize on favorable […]
