Social gaming company Splash Sports has landed a fresh $14.5 million Series B funding round, giving the peer-to-peer platform the firepower to grow its reach across the U.S. and Canada. The round was led by Dream Ventures and backed by several other investors, including Boston Seed Capital, Velvet Sea Ventures, and Evolution Partners. The goal? […]
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DraftKings Strikes Exclusive Deal With NBCUniversal, Boosting Visibility Across Major Sports Events
DraftKings just took a major step forward in locking down its place in front of American sports fans, signing a multi-year advertising deal with NBCUniversal. The agreement gives DraftKings exclusive access to integrate its brand into NBC’s sports coverage — including some of the biggest sporting events in the world. For the average online casino […]
Vietnam Eyes Five-Year Football Betting Trial with Stricter Controls and Higher Limits
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its international football betting laws, with a five-year pilot program that could significantly shift how local players engage with the activity. The plan includes tighter eligibility rules, a higher betting cap, and a move toward a single licensed operator model. Higher Limit, Tighter Structure Under […]
Gambling Industry Under Fire for Cozy Ties with Aussie Politicians
Australia’s gambling lobby is facing fresh scrutiny after revelations that Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), which represents major online bookmakers like Sportsbet, Bet365, and PointsBet, holds a paid membership with the Australian Parliament Sports Club. Critics say the move blurs the line between casual networking and political influence — a concern that’s drawing backlash from MPs […]
Most Americans Say Prediction Markets Are Gambling — And Want Them Regulated Like Sportsbooks
Survey shows strong support for state oversight and tighter controls on betting-style platforms A new national survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) confirms what many players already think: if you’re staking money on the outcome of a game, it’s gambling — no matter what the platform calls it. Prediction markets let users place real-money […]
Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Push to Tackle Illegal Wagers
Hong Kong has passed a new law legalizing basketball betting, marking a major shift in the city’s gambling policy. With 77 votes in favor and only two against, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a regulated system modeled after football betting laws established in 2003. Under the new framework, the Hong Kong Jockey Club […]
Racing Grinds to a Halt as Industry Rallies Against Proposed Betting Tax Hike
British racing came to a complete standstill on September 10 as the sport launched an historic protest against a government plan to increase taxes on online betting. For the first time in modern history, every scheduled race in the country was cancelled, with participants instead descending on Westminster to oppose what they claim is a […]
Flutter Pushes Local Growth as UK Tax Threatens Player Value
Flutter is leaning heavily on acquisitions and its in-house “Flutter Edge” platform to keep players engaged across regulated markets. CEO Dan Taylor told SBC News that buying local operators remains vital where scale is tough to achieve. Combined with the Edge toolkit, which personalises products and streamlines features, Flutter aims to deliver apps that feel […]
Illinois Bettors Now Paying the Price for State’s Tax Overhaul as Caesars Adds Per-Bet Fee
Starting September 1, Illinois sports bettors using Caesars Sportsbook will see a new 25-cent charge added to every online wager — a direct response to the state’s escalating tax burden on gambling operators. The move highlights a growing trend: as Illinois ramps up taxation on sportsbooks, the cost is being quietly shifted to players. A […]
ESPN BET Launches FanCenter, a Game-Changer for Fantasy Football Players
This summer, ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment are rolling out FanCenter, a new feature designed to blend fantasy football and sports betting into one streamlined experience. Targeted at fantasy football players, FanCenter will offer personalized betting markets tied to users’ favorite teams, players, and fantasy lineups—all within the ESPN BET app. By linking ESPN Fantasy […]
