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Will the PROTECT Act Push Bettors Toward Crypto Sportsbooks?

By Oliver Rink Mar 20, 2025

A new bill introduced in Congress is looking to ban all proposition bets on collegiate athletes. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has introduced the “Providing Responsible Oversight and Transparency and Ensuring Collegiate

Social Casino VGW Ordered to Cease and Desist in Maryland

By Jo Montague Mar 18, 2025

Virtual Gaming Worlds has been ordered to shut down its online casino sites in Maryland by the state’s gaming regulator. The company which claims to be a social casino operator has been informed by the Maryland

Robinhood to Offer Sports Event Contracts Nationwide, Could Pave The Way For Crypto 

By Oliver Rink Mar 18, 2025

Robinhood has announced the launch of a prediction markets hub that will offer events contracts on economics, politics, culture, and, notably, sports. The prediction markets hub, and corresponding contracts will be

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Gains Momentum, But Key Questions Remain

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Hawaii has moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed its latest vote. HB 1308 was voted unanimously through the joint Senate committee, although four of the nine votes cast

Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Banned for Eight Years Over Match-Fixing Scandal

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all competitions for eight years after being found to have fixed four matches. Two months ago, a disciplinary hearing was held regarding four matches in which Jiwa

Ohio Lawmakers Push Back Against Governor DeWine’s 40% Sports Betting Tax Plan

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to double the tax rate on legalized sports betting may be axed from the budget plans by members of his own party. House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart has voiced opposition

New York Shows Strong Yearly Growth Despite February Handle Dip

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

The state of New York has shown strong year-over-year growth in online sports betting revenue, reaching $184.8 million in February 2025. Headline figures from the Empire State show the lowest handle since August 2024,

University of Texas Reports Five Betting Violations to NCAA

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 14, 2025

The University of Texas athletics department has self-reported five betting violations to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Documents obtained through a public records request by the Austin

ATG CEO Calls for Action as Illegal Gambling Threatens Swedish Market

By Oliver Rink Mar 13, 2025

A report from AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) in Sweden has shown significant growth in unlicensed gambling platforms, despite the regulator’s attempts to curb it. ATG’s fourth quarter report showed that traffic to

Bill SB 748 Could Open Rhode Island Sports Betting to Competition

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 13, 2025

Four Rhode Island senators have introduced a bill that could end IGT’s sports betting monopoly in the state. Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, David Tikoian and Todd Patalano have introduced SB 748. Rhode Island