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May 8, 2026

Online casino games developer Gaming Corps has signed a new agreement with Caesars Entertainment, further expanding its presence in the North American-regulated market. Under the deal, a select number of Gaming Corps titles will be rolled out across several of Caesars’ online platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online

May 8, 2026

Online casino gaming studio Evoplay has announced a new partnership with global sports betting operator bet365 in Brazil, expanding its presence in the regulated market. Under the partnership, Evoplay’s extensive portfolio of online casino games, including more than 250 slots, table games, crash games, and instant games, will be available to Brazilian players on the

April 29, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York to prevent it from applying state gambling laws to federally-regulated prediction markets. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues that federal law gives the CFTC exclusive authority over event-based contracts

April 28, 2026

Brazil has blocked access to prediction market sites, including Polymarket and Kalshi, as part of a wider crackdown on unlicensed gambling. In total, Brazilian authorities have blocked 27 sites found to be offering bets on sports, political, social, cultural, and entertainment events without authorization under federal gambling laws, including several prediction market sites. Although these

April 22, 2026

A new report from public relations company 5WPR estimates that the US sports betting and gaming sector spent $3.9 billion on advertising and marketing in 2025, with most of that going to television and digital channels. The inaugural Gaming Trust Index report analyzed marketing spend and brand credibility across sports betting, online gaming, and land-based

April 14, 2026

The Hong Kong government has instructed the Hong Kong Jockey Club to pause its planned rollout of basketball betting, citing the need to study the impact of prediction market platforms operating in the US, according to a report by Sing Tao Daily. The club held a meeting with its voting members on 13 April, at

April 10, 2026

Professional golf tour LIV Golf has announced a new partnership with prediction market company Novig, which will be the first time a prediction market will be linked to a professional golf event. The agreement coincides with the first Major tournament period of the golf season from April 9–12, and is significant as it extends LIV

April 9, 2026

The NBA has signed a multi-year agreement with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks, making the company the league’s official DFS partner. The partnership means PrizePicks will be free to use NBA intellectual property across its DFS and free-to-play products. This includes the use of league and team logos on its digital platforms and NBA

April 1, 2026

Sportsbook operator FanDuel has announced a revamp to its MLB offering in its attempt to be known as the “Home of the Home Run.” As part of the update, the operator is introducing new betting markets focused on home runs, a free-to-play daily game, and enhanced user engagement features. Looking at a more detailed view

March 30, 2026

DraftKings has introduced a new sports betting feature in Oregon that lets users wager on past MLB games. The product, called DK Replay, became available on March 25 after getting regulatory approval from the Oregon Lottery. The offering enables eligible users to bet on anonymized, historical MLB plate appearances drawn from previous seasons. Rather than

March 25, 2026

The MLB franchise, the Baltimore Orioles, has announced a new partnership with gambling technology firm PureWager Group. Under the agreement, PureWager will become the team’s exclusive sports betting partner and sponsor a newly branded fan area at the Orioles’ stadium, the PureWager Pavilion. The space, a covered social section beneath the stadium’s main scoreboard, will

March 24, 2026

Wisconsin could soon see legal and regulated online sports betting after the state Senate approved a new bill on Tuesday. Now on its way to the governor’s desk, the bill awaits the signature of Gov. Tony Evers. The vote reflected bipartisan support, with 12 Democrats and 9 Republicans backing the bill. State Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim,

March 20, 2026

The prediction market platform Kalshi has announced a high-stakes competition tied to the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, offering $1 billion to anyone who can make a perfect bracket. That means accurately predicting the outcome of all 63 games across the men’s and women’s competitions, which has incredibly low odds. If each game were treated as

March 10, 2026

Casino content supplier Inspired Entertainment has renewed its long-running virtual sports agreement with online betting operator bet365, linking the partnership to a new product launch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under the extended partnership, bet365 and Inspired will launch an upgraded version of their virtual soccer product. The updated product will include a

March 6, 2026

Real-money gaming app Betr has announced a multi-year partnership with prediction market operator Polymarket to introduce prediction markets within its mobile platform. The company, co-founded by influencer and boxer Jake Paul and Joey Levy in 2022, will now be able to leverage the deal to offer event contracts for real-life events across sports, politics, culture,

March 5, 2026

DraftKings has announced its plans to launch a Super App as it outlines its growth strategy and financial framework. The launch of its Super App is expected to combine its sportsbook, prediction, casino, and lottery operations into a single app named DraftKings Sports & Casino. The operator expects the app to deepen cross-selling between its

February 27, 2026

Playtech has partnered with West Virginia University (WVU) to support the University’s Center for Gaming Research and Development, focusing on data analysis tied to player behavior in the state. The collaboration gave the university access to Playtech’s responsible gambling tool, BetBuddy, enabling researchers to study betting patterns and assess indicators of harmful play. The center

February 25, 2026

DraftKings has launched its online sportsbook in Puerto Rico for residents on February 23, following the rollout of its retail sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in November. Residents can access the sportsbook after registering at the Foxwood El San Juan Casino, while non-residents can only access the retail location. Those registered will have

February 20, 2026

A Wisconsin Representative is confident his sports betting bill will pass the state Assembly during this session. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has stated that Thursday will be the final day. Sponsored by Representative Tyler August, the bill can reportedly be brought up on any legislative day, as it is currently on a delayed calendar. “We’re

February 18, 2026

Virginia’s iGaming bill, which would allow internet casino gaming, including slots and blackjack, narrowly passed the Senate with a 19-17 vote on Monday, after lawmakers had previously voted against it on the same day.   Senate Bill 118, introduced by Sen. Mamie E. Locke, would allow each of the state’s casinos to offer iGaming through

February 13, 2026

The South Dakota Senate approved a resolution by a vote of 23-10, allowing South Dakota residents to vote on whether the state should legalize sports betting. The proposed resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 504, would reduce property taxes for residents by using 90% of tax revenue generated by sports betting to replace property taxes. Additionally, if

February 13, 2026

Prediction market platform Kalshi saw trading on the Super Bowl surpass $1 billion this year, rising more than 2700% year-on-year. Speaking on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box,’ Kalshi’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, called the Super Bowl an incredible weekend, and claimed “Kalshi was the biggest brand of the Super Bowl this year, without running a Super Bowl ad,

February 6, 2026

Genius Sports has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire digital sports and media network Legend. The transaction is valued at up to $1.2 billion, with $900 million payable at closing and a $300 million earnout. According to Genius Sports, the group expects to increase its adjusted EBITDA margins and Free Cash Conversion

February 6, 2026

The Mississippi House has passed HB 1581 to legalize online sports betting for the third year in a row. Passed with an 85-31 vote on Wednesday, proponents of the bill say it could generate tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenue for the state. An amendment was also added to this year’s proposal,

February 4, 2026

Cryptocurrency and derivatives exchange Crypto.com has launched a new standalone prediction market platform, dubbed OG, just days before Sunday’s Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. According to Crypto.com, the new platform will feature various sports event contracts, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), for upcoming events

January 27, 2026

Bally’s has officially submitted its application to Clark County for its Las Vegas Strip project, which will accompany the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark. According to the application, the estimated completion date is the end of 2030, and the cost is $1.19 billion. The application lists Bally’s expectation to apply for 13 building permits for its

January 23, 2026

BetMGM has officially become the official sports betting partner of the NHL’s St Louis Blues through a multi-year partnership, offering exclusive opportunities to the Blues’ fans. As part of the partnership, BetMGM signage and branding will be displayed throughout the Enterprise Center, with both companies posting co-branded social media content and providing premium hospitality experiences.

January 21, 2026

Virginia casinos generated $86.5 million in December, up from the previous year’s figure of $74.9 million and representing a year-over-year increase of 15.5%.   According to the latest figures from the Virginia Lottery, the Caesars Virginia casino generated the highest revenue in December of just under $36 million, a 27% year-over-year increase from the $28.3

January 21, 2026

Mobile sports betting legislation in Mississippi has once again been introduced to the House for the third year in a row, with new provisions introduced in the hopes of persuading Senate lawmakers. The most significant change to the legislation was that all revenue from mobile sports betting would go toward the government’s pension system, which