Kalshi will stop offering prohibited contracts in Nevada from August 12, 2026, after reaching an agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The platform faces a $120,000-per-day fine if it does not comply.
RubyPlay has boosted its footprint in Brazil through Betnacional, a prominent local operator. The company is bringing a multi-studio game offering, including tailored and bespoke experiences.
Bragg Gaming Group has finalized the acquisition of Drayton International, aiming to expand its presence in the US sports betting market and enhance its technological capabilities. Matt Davey joins the Board of Directors as Non-Executive Chair.
A Dundalk couple's retirement plans just got a massive boost thanks to a $500,000 win from a Gifts of Green scratch-off ticket. The couple, both avid scratch-off players, bought the winning ticket at a local Walmart. They plan to use their winnings to buy a new car and secure their retirement.
Ryan Gold, the Arizona Cardinals' director of college scouting, has been suspended by the NFL for allegedly placing parlay bets using insider information and leaking it to third parties.
The FIFA World Cup has driven a significant uptick in sports betting in Tennessee, with a 30% year-over-year increase in the total betting handle in June. The state collected $8.4 million in taxes from betting last month.
Arnold Ventures has dedicated $2.6 million to 12 new research grants to analyze the impact of sports betting across the US. The research will focus on consumer behavior, financial decisions, household impacts, and public health and social outcomes.
Entain is selling a 20% stake in its Central and Eastern Europe venture to EMMA Capital. Meanwhile, Meta is exploring a prediction market platform inspired by Kalshi and Polymarket.
Ohio is on the verge of prohibiting credit card use for sports gambling, with widespread support from operators and regulators. The rule is expected to take effect soon, following a public consultation period that closed without significant opposition.