Category: Sports Betting
Alaska Bill Proposes Legal Mobile Sports Betting by 2026
A House Representative in Alaska has introduced a bill seeking to authorize and regulate mobile sports wagering. Should House Bill 145 pass through the legislature, Alaskans could legally wager as early as 1 January
OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million Management Buyout from Endeavor
OpenBet has officially completed its $450 million management buyout from Endeavor Group Holdings. The acquisition closed on 24 March 2025 and transferred control to OB Global Holdings LLC, a newly formed corporate
South Carolina Bill Names Crypto as Legal Tender for Online Wagering
South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize online sports wagering, including digital currencies. Senate Bill 444, introduced by Senator Thomas Davis, is the latest effort to bring a form of legalized
Resorts World Las Vegas Faces $10.5M Fine for Nevada Anti-Money Laundering Failures, Will Companies Ever Understand Crypto?
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) have agreed to a proposed $10.5 million settlement, the second largest in Nevada gaming’s history. The settlement comes after a regulatory
Crypto Sportsbooks Still Not In Considerations as Maryland Adjusts Betting Tax Proposal
Maryland lawmakers have reduced the proposed sports betting tax hike from 30% to 20%. In his budget highlights for the 2026 fiscal year, Maryland’s Governor, Wes Moore, suggested hiking the online sports betting tax
Michigan iGaming Growth Shows Potential for Crypto Casino
The state of Michigan showed strong digital gaming revenue growth year-over-year despite a dip from January’s figures. Michigan Gaming Control Board data shows $268.5 million in gross digital receipts for February
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Take a Hit After Eagles Soar
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released its revenue report for February, and it’s not pretty reading for sports betting operators. Crypto Books Likely Fare Better than Pennsylvania Operators Pennsylvania is
Sportradar Acquires IMG Arena’s Sports Rights, Expanding Soccer, Tennis, and Basketball Coverage
Sports betting data provider Sportradar Group AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IMG Arena and its rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. The acquisition aims to strengthen Sportradar’s
Brazil Parliament Reveals Match-Fixing Scandal: Are Crypto Betting Markets Being Used?
A Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Match-Fixing and Sports Betting in Brazil has revealed extensive corruption within the country’s soccer industry. The 700-page report exposes criminal networks that have
Will the PROTECT Act Push Bettors Toward Crypto Sportsbooks?
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