Sports betting

Prime Sportsbook Goes Live in Kentucky, Extending U.S. Presence

Johnny K.
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Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-ba...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

Joe Asher’s Boomer’s Sportsbook Approved in Nevada, Set to Debut August 1

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Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...

California Tribes File Lawsuit Against Kalshi and Robinhood Over Sports Betting

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A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...

PointsBet Board Dismisses Betr Bid, Supports MIXI’s Cash Offer Amid VIP Revenue Worries

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Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...

Labour Faces Internal Pressure as MPs Demand Gambling Reform Overhaul in the U.K.

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Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Rises in June as iGaming and Sports Betting Surge

Vanja Mitic
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New Jersey’s gaming sector recorded an 18.4% year-over-year increase in June 2025, with total revenue reaching $581.6 million across land-based casinos, internet gaming, and sports wagering, according to the la...

DraftKings Explores Acquisition of Railbird to Enter Prediction Market Sector

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DraftKings is reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with Railbird Exchange, a relatively new entrant in the prediction market industry. The discussions, still in preliminary stages, reflect DraftKings’ ongoin...

New York Online Sportsbooks Earn $206M in June as Handle Slips

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New York’s online sports betting market saw a notable dip in total wagers for June 2025, marking the lowest monthly handle since August of the previous year. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (p...