Cardinals Scout Ryan Gold Banned Amid Parlay Bets and Draft Leak Claims
Arizona Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold faces indefinite NFL suspension over alleged parlay bets on NFL games and leaking confidential 2026 draft information.
Gambling Industry News
AGA: Prediction Markets Drain $1.2B from State Gaming Tax Coffers
The AGA says unregulated prediction market sports bets have siphoned over $1.2B in gaming tax revenue away from state-funded public services and communities.
Judge Rules Kalshi Likely Runs Unlicensed Gambling Site in Washington
A King County judge granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding the prediction market operator likely violates Washington's online gambling laws.
France Blocks Polymarket as Legal Battle and Cottrell Controversy Loom
Polymarket vows to challenge France's ANJ platform block in court while a $8m Cottrell betting account adds reputational pressure to its regulatory fight.
Fresno State Point-Shaving Scheme Lands Ex-DraftKings Worker Felony Charges
Samuel Silverman, 23, faces two felony counts over an alleged point-shaving conspiracy tied to a Fresno State basketball game that netted nearly $16,000.
Congress Targets CFTC Loophole Sheltering Unregulated Sports Betting Apps
A bipartisan House bill aims to close a CFTC loophole costing states over $1 billion in gaming tax revenue by banning sports betting prediction contracts.
Kambi Q2 Revenue Jumps 13.5% as Americas and AI Power World Cup Surge
Kambi posted €45.9m Q2 revenue and raised full-year EBITDA guidance to €23–27m after Americas partners and AI trading fuelled World Cup growth.
Football and Esports Drive Surge in Q2 2026 Suspicious Betting Cases
IBIA's Q2 2026 integrity report reveals 76 suspicious betting alerts, with football and esports accounting for over half of all cases flagged worldwide.
Gambling Business News
Galaxy Gaming Merger Falls Apart as Licensing Delays Force Evolution’s Hand
Evolution AB pays a $5.23M break fee after gaming licence approvals fail to materialise, ending its $85M Galaxy Gaming acquisition ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
Regulation
ACMA Hits Tabcorp With AU$2.7M Penalty Over Consent Management Failures
ACMA has fined Tabcorp AU$2.7 million for telemarketing and spam violations, marking the operator's second penalty for consent management failures since 2024.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
Pennsylvania Gaming Hits $7 Billion Record as Sports Betting Surges 36%
Pennsylvania's gaming industry topped $7 billion for the first time in FY2026, with sports betting up 36% and iGaming nearing $2.9 billion in annual revenue.
Regulation
Gambling Commission Sets July 2026 Deadline to Pull Non-Compliant Machines
A new Gambling Commission licence condition requires non-remote operators to withdraw non-compliant gaming machines upon written notice, effective 29 July 2026.
Sportsbetting News
Cardinals Scout Ryan Gold Banned for Leaking Draft Secrets to Bettors
Ryan Gold, Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting, faces indefinite NFL suspension after leaking confidential 2026 draft picks and placing parlay bets.
Gambling Industry News
French Regulator’s €500k Penalty Exposes Gaps in Problem Gambling Detection
France's ANJ fined an unnamed operator €500,000 after 29 high-risk players were missed or misclassified during a six-month responsible gambling inquiry.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK Sets August 2027 Deadline to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Ads Across All Sectors
DCMS confirms August 2027 target to ban unlicensed gambling sponsorship across sport, music and culture, with 40% of Premier League clubs affected.