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Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Banned for Eight Years Over Match-Fixing Scandal
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
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
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,
bet365 Expands U.S. Footprint with Illinois Launch Ahead of March Madness
United Kingdom-based operator bet365 has become the tenth online sports betting operator to launch in Illinois, just ahead of 2025’s March Madness. The Illinois Gaming Board granted the company a license on 17
University of Texas Reports Five Betting Violations to NCAA
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
Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Crypto Casino GG.Bet for Unlicensed Operations
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has ordered ASG 360 Services Limited, the operator of crypto casino GG.Bet to stop offering services in the country. Spelinspektionen initiated an investigation into
Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
A Nevada Senator has introduced a bill that aims to enshrine harsh penalties into law for offering illegal gaming activities in the state. Senate Bill 256 (SB256) was introduced by Senator Nguyen and referred to the
Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Offers NCAA Single Match Sports Events Contracts
Prediction market exchange Kalshi is now offering events contracts akin to single-event sports contracts ahead of March Madness. March Madness is America’s largest single-elimination tournament, and Kalshi has
Americans to Wager $3.1 Billion on March Madness, AGA Reports
The American Gaming Association (AGA) anticipates that Americans will wager $3.1 billion with legal sportsbooks on the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments dubbed ‘March Madness.’ This would be a
ATG CEO Calls for Action as Illegal Gambling Threatens Swedish Market
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