The UK gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent the Treasury from going ahead with plans to harmonise online gambling tax. In April, the government launched a consultation into a proposal to simplify the different duties applied to gambling products into a single tax to be called remote betting and gaming duty […]
Gobal betting brand Stake has announced a multi-year partnership with French esports organisation Team Vitality. The online casino and sports betting specialist has become the official betting partner of Team Vitality’s Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) squad, with its branding being carried on the front and collarbone of the newly released shirts for 2025. The deal, described […]
Rabona has been announced as the new Official Regional Sports Betting Partner of 2024-25 Serie A champions Napoli. The collaboration will see the international online casino and sportsbook operator launch a suite of community driven experiences and activations, aimed at engaging football fans with its digital-first offering. For Napoli, the deal is the next step […]
Japanese A-League star Riku Danzaki has been charged over his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scheme. Danzaki, 25, most recently played as an attacking midfielder for Western United and was indicted for ten offences including: Engaging in conduct that would corrupt a betting outcome Facilitating corrupt conduct information for betting Using corrupt conduct information for […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has estimated that 4.31 per cent of online player accounts are subject to some form of restriction imposed by betting companies. That revelation came after UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes launched an investigation into how online betting sites in the UK treat their customers. The Commission studied data from just […]
Catawba Two Kings Casino is teaming up with NFL’s Carolina Panthers in a multiyear deal that will see the tribal casino promoted during every football game at the 75,000-capacity Bank of America Stadium. The partnership includes the placement of some in-stadium advertisements, a scoreboard feature at home games and the opportunity for Panthers fans who […]
Coral has extended its sponsorship package with Goodwood Racecourse for another three years, with a new deal set to run through to 2027. The popular UK betting site and gaming brand has already enjoyed a three-year partnership with the West Sussex racecourse, originally stepping in as sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2022. The […]
A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes on Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, according to documents obtained by ESPN. Rozier remains under federal investigation and has not been cleared of any wrongdoing on a potential gambling probe, despite claims from NBA insider Shams Charania earlier this year that the player was exonerated. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has fined online sportsbook FanDuel $125,000 for five violations of state laws.