Sports betting

DraftKings Sets New Records in Q2 2025, Boosted by Strong Customer Engagement and Sportsbook Performance

DraftKings Inc. has achieved remarkable financial results for the second quarter of 2025, setting new company records for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. The U.S.-based digital sports entertainment an...

ESPN to Acquire NFL Network in Landmark Media Rights Exchange

In a groundbreaking development set to transform how football fans consume the game, ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have reached a transformative agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network an...

ESPN BET Introduces FanCenter, Transforming the Fantasy Sports Betting Experience

ESPN BET, in collaboration with PENN Entertainment, is about to unveil a major new feature, FanCenter, set to launch this summer. Designed to enhance the betting experience for sports fans—particularly those en...

WNBA’s Connecticut Sun Sale in Motion as Boston Move Looms

The Connecticut Sun may soon be calling Boston home if a record-setting sale and relocation plan gains approval from the WNBA’s Board of Governors. Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics a...

NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...

Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Bid to Block State Gambling Laws; Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction

A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s ...

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Ban on Micro-Betting to Curb Gambling Risks

A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assem...

MGM Resorts Achieves Record Q2 2025 Revenues, Boosted by MGM China and BetMGM

MGM Resorts International achieved its highest-ever consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong international performances and an expansion in various key sectors. The company's c...

Betr Elevates PointsBet Offer, Pressures MIXI in Escalating Bidding War

Australian wagering firm Betr Entertainment has intensified its efforts to acquire PointsBet, announcing an upgraded all-scrip offer that places a higher per-share value than the rival bid from MIXI Australia. ...

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...