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%.
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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, […]
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.
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 […]
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.
75 Arrested In Raid On Alabama Cockfighting Ring
Federal agents, state and local law enforcement officers dismantled a cockfighting ring in Alabama on Saturday, charging 75 and seizing firearms and gambling cash.
Tabcorp In Venue Gambling Promotions Draw Criticism From Senator
Independent Senator David Pocock has criticized Tabcorp for their promotion of gambling inducements in pubs and clubs.
DraftKings Follow FanDuel By Charging $0.50 On Every Bet In Illinois
DraftKings announced that it will introduce the same $0.50 charge on every bet in Illinois as FanDuel in response to new taxes in the state.
Edmonton Oilers Comeback Win Keeps $270k Parlay Alive At DraftKings
The Edmonton Oilers came from 0-3 down to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, keeping a $13 parlay with a possible payout of $270,000 alive.
Kalshi Run ‘Most Unhinged’ Gambling Ad During NBA Finals
A Kalshi gambling ad that director PJ Ace called the "most unhinged" commercial possible aired during Game 3 of the NBA Finals this week.
Incoming CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz Opens Door For Tribal Prediction Markets
Brain Quintenz, the Trump nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that tribes can get involved in sports prediction markets.