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Betfred Extends Sponsorship Of World Matchplay Darts Until At Least 2030

Betfred Extends Sponsorship Of World Matchplay Darts Until At Least 2030

Betfred has extended its sponsorship of the World Matchplay Darts until at least 2030. The popular UK betting site will continue to hold the naming rights to the World Matchplay (since 2019) and Women’s World Matchplay (since 2022) tournaments. Prize funds in both events will increase from the 2026 renewal as the World Matchplay prize […]

BHA Demands Separate Horse Racing Betting Tax, Fearing Losses Of Up To £160m

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is demanding a separate tax for horse racing betting amid fears new rates could cost the sport as much as £160 million. Why Is Betting Tax Harmonisation Harmful For Horse Racing? In April, the UK government launched a consultation into a proposal to harmonise all online gambling into a single […]

MLB Extend Luis Ortiz’s Paid Leave As Gambling Investigation Continues

The MLB has extended Cleveland Guardian pitcher Luis Ortiz’s paid leave as the investigation into suspicious betting patterns continues. On Friday it was announced the MLB and MLBPA had agreed to prolong the player’s non-disciplinary paid leave – originally due to end after the All-Star break – through games on August 31 as the league […]

FanDuel Fined $125,000 By Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has fined online sportsbook FanDuel $125,000 for five violations of state laws.

DOJ Ends Investigation Into Polymarket Accepting US Customers

DOJ Ends Investigation Into Polymarket Accepting US Customers

The U.S. Department of Justice and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have formally ended their investigations into prediction markets platform Polymarket over accepting US users.

DraftKings Could Launch Prediction Markets With Railbird Exchange Partnership

DraftKings Could Launch Prediction Markets With Railbird Exchange Partnership

DraftKings is in talks to acquire Railbird Exchange, a prediction market platform that recently obtained a federal license from the CFTC.

Senate Blocks Bill Aimed At Reversing Gambler Tax Change

Senate Blocks Bill Aimed At Reversing Gambler Tax Change

Sen. Todd Young blocked a bill that proposed to reverse the gambling tax change that was passed as part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

FanDuel Warns States Over Increasing Tax On Sportsbooks

FanDuel Warns States Over Increasing Tax On Sportsbooks

FanDuel, one of the leading sportsbooks in the country, has warned that increasing taxes on sports betting will make running the business unprofitable.

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PENN Increasingly Likely To Exit ESPN Bet Deal, Says Analyst

Analyst Jeffrey Stantial has said it is increasingly likely that PENN Entertainment opts out of its current deal with Disney to run sports betting through ESPN Bet.

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Wimbledon Use Undercover Officers To Spot Courtside Betting Gangs

Wimbledon chiefs used undercover officers to spot and eject courtside betting gangs looking to gain an edge from inside the courts. According to the Daily Mail, a source with knowledge of the situation said: “Wimbledon is a Fort Knox of propriety and fairness. “We go to great lengths to stop people exploiting our sport in […]

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DraftKings To Refund $3M To Users In Connecticut Over Bonus Dispute

DraftKings will pay users in Connecticut a total of $3 million following an investigation by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) over bonus offers.

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State-by-state information on legal, regulated and safe sportsbetting apps in applicable states in the United States.

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Flutter Secures Full Ownership Of FanDuel, Buying Out Boyd’s 5%

Flutter has announced it has secured a deal with Boyd Gaming to secure 100% ownership of FanDuel, buying out Boyd's 5% stake.

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New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Banning Sportsbooks Partnering With Colleges

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill that explicitly prohibits colleges from partnering with sportsbooks.

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House Of Commons Reject Lib Dems’ Bid To Ban Gambling Ads In Football

The House of Commons has rejected a proposal by Liberal Democrat MPs to ban all forms of gambling-related advertisement and sponsorship in English football. Lib Dem MPs Max Wilkinson and Lee Dillon wanted the bill to include a duty on English football clubs “not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling.” […]

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Betfair Announce Exit From New Zealand Sports Betting Market

Betfair has confirmed it will exit the New Zealand sports betting market on July 23 following the introduction of new legislation. Last month, as part of amendments to the Racing Industry Act 2020, residents of New Zealand can only bet on sports and racing through one licensed operator. Offshore sportsbooks such as Betfair are no […]

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