Malik Beasley Sued By Sports Agency On Top Of Gambling Probe
Malik Beasley is the subject of a federal investigation for unusual betting activity, and the NBA player is now also facing a lawsuit by Hazan Sports alleging breach of contract.
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Gamblers Could Pay More In Taxes Than Winnings Under Trumps’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill on Tuesday, and a new amendment could see profiting gamblers pay more in taxes than they win.
Underdog Sues California AG In Bid To Stop Ban On DFS
Underdog Sports has filed a lawsuit in California against Attorney General Rob Bonta to block the release of an opinion against daily fantasy sports (DFS).
Fanatics Adds Tax On Illinois Bets, Following Moves By DraftKings And FanDuel
Fanatics Sportsbook announced it will also be adding a charge on all bets placed in Illinois, following a similar move by FanDuel and DraftKings.
New Zealand Bans All Offshore Sports Gambling, Restricting Access To One Licensed Operator
New Zealand has introduced legislation banning all forms of offshore sports betting sites, meaning residents can wager only through one licensed operator. As part of the Racing Industry Act 2020, offshore sportsbooks are no more in New Zealand in the biggest change to the country’s sports betting laws in over 20 years. Online casinos such […]
Malik Beasley of Detroit Pistons Faces Federal Gambling Investigation
Federal authorities are investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets.
BetMGM And FanDuel Join Push for Military Problem Gambling Research
Leading sportsbooks BetMGM and FanDuel have joined calls to research problem gambling among active-duty military members and veterans.
Ohio Opts Not To Increase Sports Betting Tax In New Budget
Ohio lawmakers agreed on the state's new budget, but opted not to include an increase on sports betting tax.
California To Declare Daily Fantasy Sports As Illegal Gambling
California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta is expected to declare real‑money online daily fantasy sports (DFS) illegal in the state in the next week.
Nick Rust Resigns As Chair Of Gambling Commission’s Industry Forum
Nick Rust is to leave his position as Chair of the Gambling Commission’s industry form after just two years in the job. Rust will exit the role at the end of November, as confirmed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) earlier this week. He formerly held prominent positions in the gambling and sport industry, most […]
Curacao Extends Gambling Licenses Before New Regulations
Curacao has temporarily extended gambling licenses for offshore sportsbooks and offshore casinos for six months while new regulations are put in place.
Joe Asher To Launch Boomer’s Sportsbook, Nevada’s First Independent Betting Platform
A veteran in the sports betting industry, Joe Asher announced plans to launch Nevada's first non-casino-owned sportsbook, Boomer's Sportsbook.