Major League Rugby Announces Partnership With Social Betting Platform Sparket
Major League Rugby (MLR) has announced a partnership with Sparket, an online gambling platform that focuses on creating a social environment for betting.
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Betfair Closes UK Affiliate Program
Befair has announced the end of its affiliate marketing programme in the UK and Ireland. The Flutter-owned betting exchange is looking to scale down its home operations in favor of expansion in international markets.
FanDuel Limits Force Charles Barkley To Use “Bookie On The Side”
TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley commented that he needs a "bookie on the side" because FanDuel does not allow him to place the bets he wants.
Red Sox Confront Online Abuse Linked to Sports Betting
The Boston Red Sox have spoken out against the rise of abuse online because of disgruntled sports bettors. Pitcher Liam Hendriks raised the issue after receiving death threats due to a loss to the Mets recently.
Court Rejects DraftKings Appeal Against MLB Lawsuit, Setting Up Potential Trial
DraftKings was denied a motion to dismiss the case brought against it by MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) for misappropriation of publicity and unjust enrichment. In simpler terms, MLB players are suing one of the leading USA sports betting sites for using players’ identities without permission on its sportsbook and social media posts. DraftKings’ Motion To […]
Louisiana House Approves Reduced Sports Betting Tax Hike
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill that will increase sports betting tax on Tuesday, but at a reduced rate from the original proposal.
Brazilian Judge Sides With BetNacional In Lawsuit Over Underage Betting
A judge in Brazil has denied a request for the suspension of BetNacional and its parent company, NSX operations, in a $88.3 million lawsuit.
Arizona Latest State To Issue Kalshi Cease-And-Desist Letter
Arizona has issued a cease-and-desist letter to prediction markets operator Kalshi, joining the six states that took the same action last month.
Gambling Industry News
CFTC To Hold Call WIth Tribal Leaders Over Prediction Markets Next Week
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has scheduled a conference call for May 29 with tribal betting leaders to discuss the state of sports prediction markets.
Gambling Industry News
Maryland Signs Sports Betting Tax Hike Into Law
Maryland's Governor has signed off on a bill that will raise the sports betting tax in the state from July this year.
Gambling Industry News
Irish-Based Gaming Giant Flutter Outbid By IGT To Operate Italy’s Main Lottery License
Irish-based gaming superpower Flutter have been outbid by International Gaming Technology (IGT) to run one of the world’s most lucrative lottery licenses. IGT Lands €2.23 Billion Deal To Operate Italian Lotto Earlier this year, Flutter were considered favourites in the race to land the lottery license before IGT swooped in with an offer Italian regulators […]
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USA Legal Sportsbetting Apps
State-by-state information on legal, regulated and safe sportsbetting apps in applicable states in the United States.
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Caesars Launches In-Person Sports Betting In Oregon At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort
Caesars has launched its first in-person sports betting facility in the state of Oregon at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Caesars Operation Caesars Entertainment has entered the Oregon sports betting market by launching in-person wagering at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe. The […]
Gambling Industry News
Underdog Fantasy Announces Return Of New York Draft Games
Underdog Fantasy has relaunched its draft games in New York after a two-month enforced absence. At the moment, not all daily fantasy sports (DFS) products are available, for example, against-the-house or the P2P version of the Underdog pick’em product.
Gambling Industry News
Ohio Proposes Tax On Sports Betting Handle In Addition To Revenue
A bill introduced last week in Ohio proposes making the state the first in the US to place a tax on the betting handle in addition to gaming revenue.
Gambling Industry News
Online Casinos Must Pay Higher Taxes, Say Horse Racing Leaders
Senior horse racing leaders have spoken out against raising tax rates to align with UK online casinos, which currently pay a higher rate.
FAQ
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