In a comprehensive hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on 17 December, lawmakers, sports officials, and public health advocates gathered to discuss the far-reaching effects of legalised sports betting in the US. Chairman Dick Durbin opened the session by emphasising…
Maverick Gaming has had its appeal of its lawsuit against Washington State’s sports betting exclusivity rejected. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit, brought by casino operator Maverick Gaming, against the…
PrizePicks was sued for the second time by a sports gaming supplier Vetnos in Georgia federal court for alleged patent infringement earlier this month. The complaint alleges PrizePicks stole its Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) concept with help of an ex-Vetnos…
Brazil’s government is launching the Interministerial Working Group on Mental Health, Prevention, and Harm Reduction of Problem Gambling. To gain a clearer understanding of the potential risks associated with gambling, Brazil’s federal government has formed the Interministerial Working Group on…
Proposed legislation in New Zealand would extend TAB’s betting monopoly to the online space, increasing its revenue potential. The New Zealand government is considering legislation to expand TAB New Zealand’s monopoly on sports and race betting to include online platforms.…
Brokerage firm Robinhood is considering a move into the sports betting sector, but analysts say success will require bold strategies or key acquisitions in a competitive market. Speaking at Robinhood’s inaugural investor day event yesterday (4 December), CEO Vlad Tenev…
MGM Resorts International-owned LeoVegas has announced a launch of sports betting operations in Germany amid European expansion. LeoVegas Group has broadened its footprint in the German iGaming market with the introduction of a sportsbook offering, marking a significant milestone in…
FanDuel has signed a new partnership with the MLB Players Association that allows the operator to use NIL info in marketing. In a new collaboration that could reshape the online sports betting market, MLB Players, Inc., the for-profit subsidiary of…
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has requested that his lawsuit against Elon Musk and America PAC be dropped. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has officially ended his legal case against Elon Musk and the America PAC, over allegations that the…
Polymarket has reportedly blocked access to the betting site in France, although it’s been shown that access is possible through a VPN. Polymarket has recently restricted access for traders in France in response to an investigation by French regulators. The…