Drake Criticized For Showing Gambling Losses Of Over $8 Million This Month
Drake has been criticized for posting his gambling exploits on Instagram, showing losses of over $8 million for the month from bets of $124 million.
Gambling Industry News
Louisiana Governor Signs Off On Bill Increasing Sports Betting Tax
Gov. Jeff Landry signed off on a tax increase on sports betting in Louisiana, raising the rate to 21.5% from the current 15%.
Are Military Insiders Trading On War In The Middle East?
A host of military betting markets have emerged on prediction markets sites, and there has been suspicious activity of trading on airstrikes in Israel, suggesting insider information is being used for profit.
DraftKings First Sportsbook To Launch Federal PAC
DraftKings announced that it is launching its own federal PAC, becoming the first sportsbook to make such a move.
WTA, ITF Demand Betting Companies Combat Gambling-Driven Abuse Of Tennis Players
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and International Tennis Federation (ITF) want betting companies to crack down on gambling-driven abuse of players. According to a joint report released by the pair, tennis players received abuse so threatening over the course of the 2024 season that 15 cases were escalated to law enforcement agencies. Of those cases, […]
Wetherspoons’ Slot Machine Revenue Growing Faster Than Food And Drink
British pub company Wetherspoons is seeing its slot revenue grow faster than food and drink as revealed in the latest half-year financial report. Despite operating profit falling by 4%, one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable pub chains has enjoyed a steady rise in gambling revenue. Wetherspoons currently run 875 pubs and 58 hotels, building […]
New York Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Ready For Governor Approval
A bill in New York that proposes to ban sweepstakes casinos now only needs approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul after being unanimously passed in the Assembly.
Louisiana Issues 40 Cease-And-Desist Letters To Illegal Gambling Sites
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has announced that it has issued cease-and-desist letters to 40 illegal gambling operators, including offshore betting sites and sweepstakes casinos.
Gambling Industry News
34 States Join Legal Case Against Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets
A total of 34 state authorities have joined the battle against Kalshi over the company's sports event contracts.
Sportsbetting News
Six Former Surrey Scorchers Players Named In Basketball Match-Fixing Case
The British Gambling Commission (BGC) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have named six former Surrey Scorchers players in a basketball match-fixing case that will see heavy sanctions issued. Surrey Scorchers Players In Hot Water After BGC Basketball Match-Fixing Case Six former players of Surrey Scorchers have been revealed by the British Gambling Commission in basketball […]
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
Southampton FC Announce Midnite As Training Kit Partner For 2025-26 Season
Southampton FC has announced Midnite as its training kit partner for the 2025-26 season. Midnite, a leading UK online casino, will sponsor a football club for the very first time and the partnership is yet another venture from the firm into the world of sport. As part of the agreement with the Saints, Midnite’s logo […]
Casino News
Police Hunt Suspects In Baccarat Cheating Ring That Netted $1.5 Million
Police are hunting a baccarat cheating ring that is thought to have made $1.5 million after targeting at least 10 casinos across the country.
Gambling Industry News
Tribes Weigh In On Case Against Kalshi In New Jersey
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has called on tribes to add their voice against Kalshi in the case against the prediction markets operator in New Jersey.
Casino News
JO1 Member Shion Tsurubo Under Investigation For Illegal Gambling In Japan
Tokyo police are investigating boy band JO1 member Shion Tsurubo over illegal gambling on an online casino.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
Ex-Tory MP Appears In Court Over Betting Offences Linked To 2024 General Election
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams appeared in court alongside 14 others charged with betting offences linked to the 2024 general election. Charges were brought by the Gambling Commission into alleged betting on the date of the election, which could see defendants facing prison sentences of up to two years if convicted. Williams, the former MP […]