Legislative and regulatory developments in sports betting markets worldwide.
Ely, UK - 1st October 2025 - A "questionable" referee call at UFC Fight Night 260 in Perth, Australia has sparked a major betting controversy after it
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 1 Oct 2025
Virgin Bet, the online sports betting brand operated by Livescore Group, has secured a major new broadcast partnership with TNT Sports. The deal will see the
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 24 Sept 2025
A fundamental shift in player behaviour is taking place across Africa's rapidly growing online gambling markets, with a new report highlighting the dominance
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 12 Sept 2025
The National Football League (NFL), America's most powerful sports league, has made a significant move into the gaming space with the launch of its own
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 25 Aug 2025
PENN Entertainment has secured a major new partnership with the NFL's Chicago Bears, in a move that deeply integrates both its digital and retail brands with
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 22 Aug 2025
Arizona’s regulated sports betting market experienced a predictable seasonal dip in June, with player spending falling to its lowest level in ten months.
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 22 Aug 2025
North Carolina’s regulated sports betting market has reported its lowest-ever monthly gross revenue total, generating just $22.7 million in July. However, a
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 21 Aug 2025
Massachusetts’ sports betting market showed strong year-on-year growth in July, although the monthly figures reflected a predictable seasonal dip due to a
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 21 Aug 2025
A new online bookmaker with deep, if indirect, ties to one of the global gambling industry's most influential families is preparing to enter the notoriously
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 20 Aug 2025
In a dramatic escalation of its campaign against proposed tax changes, British Horseracing will halt all racing for a full day on Wednesday, 10 September. The
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 18 Aug 2025
Global sports betting giant bet365 has continued its methodical yet accelerating expansion across the United States with the launch of its online sportsbook
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 6 Aug 2025
Major League Baseball is grappling with another significant sports betting integrity issue after placing Emmanuel Clase, one of the league's most dominant
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 30 Jul 2025
The British horseracing industry has mobilised in a significant fightback against a government proposal to overhaul gambling taxation, a move leaders have
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 15 Jul 2025
Super Group, the global online sports betting and gaming giant behind Betway and Spin Casino, has announced a dramatic strategic pivot: the complete
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 10 Jul 2025
In a chilling new chapter for Major League Baseball's ongoing dance with sports betting, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz finds his career abruptly
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 5 Jul 2025
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has launched a comprehensive public consultation aimed at amending the allocation of tax revenue derived from
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 24 Jun 2025
Sports betting revenue in Massachusetts surged to $80.7 million in May, marking the highest monthly figure recorded since January of this year. This
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 23 Jun 2025
Illinois sports bettors are now facing a "double whammy" as DraftKings has announced it will join rival FanDuel in implementing a $0.50 transaction fee on all
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 21 Jun 2025
A legislative effort in New Jersey to prohibit player-specific proposition bets on college sports has advanced, signaling a growing national movement aimed at
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 21 Jun 2025
Global sports betting data consumption rose 32% in Q1 2025, with emerging interest in table tennis and esports. Table tennis became the second most popular sport for betting, while esports surged by 75%. Asia leads in both esports engagement and revenue, with the market anticipated to reach $1.6 bil
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 20 Jun 2025
Commercial gambling revenue in Pennsylvania reached a new monthly record of $601.8 million in May, propelled by double-digit growth across both the iGaming
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 19 Jun 2025
Illinois sports bettors are now facing a "double whammy" as DraftKings joins rival FanDuel in implementing a $0.50 transaction fee on all sports wagers placed
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 16 Jun 2025
New York’s online sports betting market achieved a new revenue record in May, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching $248.9 million. This milestone occurred
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 9 Jun 2025
Kwiff, a prominent online gaming and sports betting brand, has announced a new gambling sponsorship agreement with Scottish professional football club
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 8 Jun 2025
Illinois lawmakers have approved a new, last-minute sports betting tax hike as part of the state budget. This move is expected to disproportionately impact
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 2 Jun 2025
Gambling revenue in New Jersey saw an increase of 5% year-on-year during April 2025. According to the latest data released by the New Jersey Division of
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 19 May 2025
Despite a reported decline in betting turnover on the sport, contributions to the UK Horserace Betting Levy are expected to reach a new annual record in the
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 15 May 2025
Hong Kong - The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at repositioning itself as a global sports entertainment brand. This
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 13 May 2025
New York's mobile sports betting market saw a significant increase in wagering handle and operator revenue during April 2025 compared to the previous year.
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 12 May 2025
Sports betting operator DraftKings is facing a patent infringement lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court concerning its micro-betting offerings. The legal
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 12 May 2025
The total sports betting handle for March reached $689.7 million. This figure represents a notable 8% increase when compared to the handle reported in March
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 2 May 2025