Lionsgate TV has secured a deal for its portrayal of the Shohei Ohtani sports betting scandal that caused ripples in the world of MLB last year.
The headline story is something of a misnomer, as it should actually be referred to as the Ippei Mizuhara scandal. He is the former trusted friend and interpreter of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar who betrayed the MLB MVP to fund his excessive...
Tipico has confirmed an agreement with the DFB, German soccer’s governing body, to extend their partnership to include sponsorship of 3. Liga.
The market-leading sports betting brand in Germany is now a partner of the top three soccer divisions in the European nation, expanding on its presence in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.
As part of the fresh deal, Tipico will have brand placement on the...
Nevada has adopted a bill to introduce greater powers to combat illegal gambling operations.
The salvo will target both onshore and offshore companies, with a particular provision enabling the Silver State to pursue and prosecute unlicensed operators, even if they are based in other jurisdictions.
Sen. Rochelle Nguyen’s Senate Bill 256 sailed through the Assembly with a 42-0 vote last Thursday...
Montana has become the first U.S. state to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos.
The ban comes into force after the legislation passed both chambers of the legislature last month, and now Governor Greg Gianforte has signed Senate Bill 555 into law.
Montana’s existing gaming legislation will be amended to reflect the changes, confirming that internet gambling now includes “online casinos, by...
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported the 1st Quarter 2025 Total Gaming Revenue Results, and things are looking slightly less promising than 2024.
The report conducted by the regulator shows a 5.1% year-over-year decrease to the previous year. Hotel stays and the gross operating profit of Casinos across the Atlantic City area showed signs of decline according to the...
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission (GBGC) has decided to suspend an operator for failing to failing to participate in a gambling harm reduction initiative.
The operator, Wyke Gaming...
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has ordered New York-based prediction market operator Kalshi to cease what it describes as illegal online gambling in the state, effective immediately. In a strongly worded cease-and-desist letter dated May 21, 2025, Douglas Jensen, the ADG’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, accuses Kalshi of operating unlicensed “event wagering” in Arizona. According to the...
India’s Supreme Court said on Friday (May 23) that it will look into a plea calling for a complete ban on what the petitioner described as “illegal” betting apps. The petition also pushes for tougher rules on online gaming and fantasy sports, along with a clear law to govern what the petitioner claims is being run under the guise of skill-based gaming.
According to the Economic Times, a bench...
The Dutch Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is stepping up its monitoring this summer as the ban on sports sponsorships takes effect on July 1. The regulator shared this news in a letter sent to Dutch online gambling providers.
The broader ban on untargeted advertising for online gambling already started on July 1, 2023. That put a stop to ads in public spaces and in places that are...
VGW, the company behind popular interactive games like Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, is planning to wind down its sweepstakes operations in New York. The move comes as the state ramps up its efforts to crack down on sweepstakes casinos, prompting several operators to exit the market.
The company confirmed to ReadWrite that it has already notified players about its decision to start phasing...