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Prediction Market ETF Filings Surge as SEC Delays Approvals
A surge in filings for prediction market Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is putting pressure on regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to quickly develop appropriate regulatory solutions. However, this hasn’t happened yet, as the SEC hasn’t approved any prediction-market ETFs. There’s a Growing Number of Prediction Market ETF Filings The issue became more apparent […]
Thai Serial Killer Sentenced to Death Again Over Killings Linked to Gambling Debt
Thailand’s criminal court has given Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known colloquially as “Am Cyanide,” a second death sentence for fatally poisoning a creditor in Nakhon Pathom province in December 2020. According to prosecutors, Sararat is a gambling addict who has killed 14 people and attempted to poison another for financial gain. Am Cyanide Handed a Second Death Sentence […]
Uncover Chilling Conspiracies in Elk Studios’ Langley Street 23
Elk Studios has released Langley Street 23, a story-based slot game telling the tale of a quiet street where not everything is as it seems. As the street lights flicker, the residents grow tense, feeling as if something is watching them. And, as it turns out, something might be doing so indeed. Langley Street 23 […]
Ukraine Tackles Gambling Addiction with a Three-Year Plan
Ukraine has been experiencing significant problems with gambling that have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion and the continued military struggles. In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan. The Government Seeks to Curb the Country’s Addiction Rates Ukraine’s government has approved a three-year […]
Orange County Player Takes Home $1M New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
The New York Lottery has minted yet another winner as an incredibly lucky woman from Middletown took a seven-figure sum home. This cements the lottery’s ability to create millionaires, especially in light of a recent $10 million win that happened in the state. Lucky Middletown Resident Scoops Up $1M According to the New York […]
NFL Confirms Fanatics Deal, Renews DraftKings & FanDuel Agreements
A few days ago, GamblingNews announced that Fanatics had reportedly joined the National Football League (NFL) as an official sportsbook partner. Yesterday, the league confirmed that agreement and also announced renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel. NFL Unveils Three Official Sportsbook Partners for the New Season On August 27, the NFL announced that it has […]
EGBA’s New Secretary General Highlights the Black Market as Top Threat
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has unveiled a major leadership change, confirming that Maarten Haijer is stepping down as secretary general after roughly two decades with the association. The body also stated that Pierre Tournier has been appointed as Haijer’s successor on an interim basis. Tournier thanked the EGBA team for trusting him […]
Games Global and DraftKings Strike Exclusive Partnership for CASHINGO Brand
Games Global and DraftKings have struck a fresh partnership focusing on the CASHINGO franchise in the regulated US iGaming market. CASHINGO Franchise Finds New Exclusive Home with DraftKings in the US As a result of the alliance, DraftKings will ensure exclusive access to the brand for the next few years and offer it on its […]
Ontario Youth Doing Mentally Better Since 2020, But Gambling Increases
Ontario’s youth have been doing much better since the pandemic, when mental health issues were a major concern. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey noted that the 2025 survey indicated that 46% of youth in grades 7 to 12 reported a “moderate to serious level” of psychological distress. Ontario’s Youth Are Doing Better […]
Novig Ends American-Style Odds, Shifts Toward Percentages
Novig, a fast-growing sports trading platform designed with the sports fan in mind, has announced a major change to its business, dropping American sportsbook-style odds in favor of a financial market model using percentage-based probabilities. The company’s leadership said that its team will do everything in its power to make the transition as smooth as […]
Black Cube’s Latest Discovery Request Faces Evolution Challenge
Evolution has asked a New Jersey court to toss out a sweeping new demand for evidence by investigative firm Black Cube, arguing the latest demands would needlessly expand the scope of their long-running legal battle. Evolution and Black Cube Clash Over Scope of Latest Discovery Bid The objection was filed by the Swedish live casino […]
Saga Continues: Connecticut Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Sports Betting
The state of Connecticut has sued prediction market platform Kalshi, in an attempt to prevent the company from offering what state officials call unlicensed sports betting. The lawsuit was announced officially by Connecticut attorney general William Tong, governor Ned Lamont, and Department of Consumer Protection commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. The state is, therefore, seeking a […]
Gambling Brands Popped Up in Roughly One Third of PL Highlights
According to new research from the University of Nottingham, football highlight viewers are significantly exposed to gambling branding, which appeared during nearly one third of Premier League highlight footage analyzed. The Most Prominent Unhealthy Commodity The pre-print study looked at the frequency at which unhealthy commodity branding shows up in football YouTube highlights. Researchers anal
Woman Believed to Be Behind Graves County Lottery Scam Faces Prosecution
The Graves County Sheriff’s Office reported that a woman believed to be one of the masterminds behind a local lottery scam is facing extradition proceedings for her return to Kentucky, where she will face prosecution. The Scheme Cost Kentucky Residents $80,000 The Sheriff’s Office clarified that the case dates back to September 2025, when citizens […]
New Yorker Wins $10M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A lucky player in New York has just redeemed an amazing $10 million lottery prize. The incredible sum came from one of the New York Lottery’s scratch-off tickets and was notably the first top prize to find its way into the hands of the players. The Player Secured an Eight-Figure Payout According to the announcement, […]
Street Gangs Clash in Pragmatic Play’s Eastern Fury
Pragmatic Play has released Eastern Fury, a slot game inspired by the idea of warring Asian street gangs. While gang wars are usually an ugly matter, this new game represents the almost romanticized, if gritty, clashes people often see in kung-fu movies and Asian criminal dramas. Eastern Fury Metrics Feel the Fury as Gangs Clash […]
Menominee Tribe Revises Kenosha Casino Site Plan During Federal Review
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has announced revisions to the site plan for its proposed casino project in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which is currently undergoing federal review. Menominee Tribe Submits a Modified Proposal for Its Venue If the changes happen, they will eliminate parking areas previously planned east of the Frontage Road on two parcels […]
Attorney Criticized CFTC for Greenlighting Kalshi in Defiance of New York Court Order
Earlier this month, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked its emergency authority to order prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating despite a New York lawsuit seeking to shut down its event contracts. However, this has resulted in Joe Webster, a partner at Hobbs Strauss, criticizing the federal regulator, explaining that there have been […]
Allwyn Says PrizePicks Contributed to Its Q2 Success
Allwyn has published its preliminary unaudited financial report for Q2, highlighting what it called “another quarter of strong growth.” As it turned out, PrizePicks, which Allwyn acquired earlier this year, was a key driver of success. Allwyn Publishes Q2 Report, Highlights Steady Growth In its report, Allwyn said that its total net revenue for the […]
Powerball Jackpot Passes the $100M Mark, Three Players Win $100K Each
The Powerball jackpot has passed the $100 million mark after players failed to win it one more time. The game’s top prize has now reached $119 million as the Saturday drawing approaches. The Powerball Jackpot Continued to Elude Players The Wednesday Powerball drawings had participants playing for a top prize of $98 million with a […]
St8 Expands Content Footprint in Alberta and Ontario with Evolution
St8, a casino games aggregation and full-service tech company for the iGaming sector, has once again expanded its content footprint in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, through a tie-up with Evolution. Both Partners Focus on Growth in the Canadian market As a result, partner operators who are licensed in either jurisdiction will have access to Evolution’s […]
Old-School: First Vegas Casino to Offer 3-Dice Yahtzee Game
One of many’s favorite classic family dice games is getting ready for a major casino makeover in downtown Las Vegas, with Golden Nugget as the first casino in the city to offer 3-Dice Yahtzee. Pioneering Game for a Vegas Venue Created by Las Vegas-based Galaxy Gaming, the new house-banked table game will bring the familiar […]
2.1M: Brazil’s Rising Gambling Addiction Crisis Amid Betting Surge
Brazil is dealing with a growing gambling addiction problem as online sports betting and casino gambling rapidly expand across the country, says a new BBC report. Concerning Numbers The program, published on August 25, highlights the scale of the problem in one of the world’s fastest-growing gambling markets, reporting that around 2.1 million Brazilians have […]
Caesars Shareholders to Vote on $17.6B Fertitta Buyout
Caesars Entertainment shareholders will vote next month on selling the casino operator to billionaire Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth $17.6 billion, including debt. Fertitta’s $31 Caesars Bid Heads to Shareholder Vote in September The special meeting will take place on September 22 at the Eldorado Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. Investors who held […]