Sports Betting NEWS

Illinois sports betting revenue hits record $136.4 million in September

Illinois' sports betting industry achieved a new milestone in September, recording its highest-ever monthly revenue of $136.4 million.

Money laundering and betting manipulation in Brazil

The CPI das Bets investigates the growth of online betting in Brazil, focusing on possible crimes such as money laundering and sports manipulation. Figures such as Darwin Henrique da Silva Filho, CEO of Esportes da Sorte, are summoned for clarification.

Snooker pro Mark King banned for five years over match-fixing scandal

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has issued a five-year ban to English snooker veteran Mark King for match-fixing and providing inside information. This decision, following findings from an independent disciplinary committee, also requires King to pay ￡68,299.50 in costs.

Kansas sports wagers hit record of $275 million in October

Commercial casinos in Kansas hit a new monthly high, with record sports wager being registered in October.

Betsul hires psychologist influencer as ambassador

Betsul hired psychologist Fernandinha Albuquerque as a responsible gaming ambassador. It will promote healthy practices such as time and money management, reinforcing the company's commitment to players' mental well-being and a safe, ethical environment.

The Unit shakes up amateur football with Dribble

?The Unit, a leader in nearshore product development and marketing services for sports betting and iGaming, is playing its part in the revolution of grassroots football in partnership with fantasy football operator?Dribble.

“Possibilities are endless” – when AI meets sports betting

The future of sports betting isn’t just about expanding markets and embracing new sports; it’s also about the "endless possibilities of AI."

Experts say E-Sports will shape the future of betting

At the SiGMA Europe 2024 day 3 conference on 14 November, Michele Magro, Head of Legal & Compliance at NSUS Malta, moderated a panel titled "E-Sports Betting: Does it live up to the hype?". Supported by Gaming Malta, the discussion featured insights from industry experts Sergey Bidzan (CEO of Eden Esports), Glenn Camilleri (European & Esports Trading Manager at Betsson Group), and Juana Bischoff (Senior Business Development Manager at Oddin.gg) on the current and future state of e-sports betting.

Fast-Paced Micro-Betting: Stranomitis shares insights at SiGMA Europe

Dinos Stranomitis, Co-Founder and COO of Altenar presented a compelling keynote speech at SiGMA Europe 2024 on 14 November in Malta, exploring the intersection of human psychology and sports micro-betting.

Tabcorp fined for accepting illegal in-play bets

Tabcorp has been fined A$262,920 for accepting in-play sports bets online, which is a breach of the country's Interactive Gambling Act 2001.