Industry Headlines
North Carolina Governor Signs Off on New Sports Betting, Prediction Market Taxes
Sportsbooks get a 23% tax and prediction markets see 6%.
Big-Spending UK Bettors to Undergo Financial Risk Checks
Gamblers betting over £1,000 in 24 hours could be checked.
Billionaire Philanthropists Commit $2.6M to Study Sports Betting's Effects
New grants will fund university research on sports betting.
Entain Expands Octoplay Partnership Across Global Regulated Markets
Octoplay expands to 17 regulated markets across 4 regions.
NCAA President Reiterates Desire to Limit 'Bad News' Player Prop Betting
Charlie Baker renews campaign against college player props.
Former DraftKings Employee Charged in Fresno State Gambling Scheme
Former trader arrested and faces multiple felony charges.
Kambi Strikes Sports Betting Partnership in Alberta with Pure Casino
Kambi and Pure partner up for sports betting in Alberta.
With a Week Until Launch, Alberta’s Sports Betting ‘Manager’ is Optimistic
An interview with AiGC CEO Dan Keene.
Coolbet to Exit Alberta Ahead of Province’s Regulated iGaming Launch
Coolbet will cease its offerings July 12.
Hard Rock Bet Casino Awards More Than $900K in Michigan Mega Jackpots in June
Four Michigan players won six-figure Mega Jackpots in June.
Kalshi Takes $400 Million in Trades on Mexico-England World Cup Thriller
Instant classic also sets records at top U.S. sportsbook.
Patriotism, Timing, World Cup Interest Taking Soccer Betting to New Heights
Gaming expert says USA could draw Super Bowl-like handle.
Alberta’s 50/50 Draws Suggest Big Sports Betting, iCasino Potential
What does Alberta's love of 50/50 mean for sports betting?
Canadian Bettors Backing Morocco in World Cup Round of 16 Matchup
Only 28% of Canadian bettors at bet365 are backing Canada.
VGW Founder Laurence Escalante Resigns Amidst Scandal
Company launching a global search for a successor.
World Cup Helps New York Sportsbooks Generate $500M in Weekly Handle
Most-profitable week for sportsbooks in N.Y. in two months.
Spotify Removes Artificial Streams After Kalshi Traders Win Suspicious Predictions
“Earrings” by Malcolm Todd shot up Spotify's streaming chart
Illinois Senate President to Donate $50K Received from Online Casino Group
Modo was sent a cease and desist from Illinois in February.
Ohio Sportsbooks Produce Stable $744M Handle, $87M in Revenue in May
Sportsbooks generated $744.1 million and won back 11.9%.
DAZN Bet Launches Online Sportsbook, Casino in Ontario
DAZN Bet poised to launch in Alberta as well.
