Dabble has paid more than A$1 million in penalties after Australian regulators found the betting operator breached national self-exclusion requirements designed to protect people who choose to stop gambling online. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced in a press release that Dabble Sports Pty Ltd paid A$1,069,200 following an investigation into its handling of customers registered with BetStop,...
OpenBet has entered into an agreement to acquire sportsbook technology provider OmniLogic as it seeks to expand its presence in regulated lottery markets worldwide. The proposed transaction requires regulatory approval and is expected to close later in 2026. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The deal will add OmniLogic’s sportsbook technology and existing operator relationships to...
The Indian Gaming Association has intensified its opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that revised language still lacks protections for Tribal gaming authority and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The dispute centers on prediction markets and whether federally regulated event-contract platforms could offer products tied to sports or casino-style gaming without following existing Tribal and state gaming...
Texas lawmakers are examining whether prediction markets offering sports event contracts should fall under the state’s gambling restrictions, setting up a debate over the boundary between federally regulated financial products and sports wagering. The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs held a hearing on September 15 to examine prediction markets, with particular attention to contracts tied to sporting events and...
Five of the largest professional sports leagues in the United States and their respective players associations have jointly called on state gaming regulators to adopt stronger measures against sports bettors who harass or threaten athletes, coaches, officials, and their families. In a letter (pdf) dated September 15 and sent to gaming regulators across the country, representatives of Major League Baseball...
New research published by the UK Gambling Commission has questioned whether simply making information available gives consumers enough support to make informed gambling decisions. The study found that product design and pace of play can affect a player’s ability to make choices once gambling is underway. Emotional state can also influence how consumers understand and act on information. The Behavioural...
IGT has selected Adam Chibib as its next chief financial officer, with the appointment scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, subject to required regulatory approvals. Chibib will replace Fabio Celadon, who will remain CFO through October 31 before moving into an advisory role through December 31 to assist with the handover. The change comes as IGT continues a...
Michigan’s online casino market keeps setting a fast pace, but Detroit’s three commercial casinos are still bringing more money through their physical gaming floors than they did a year ago. July offered a good example. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated a combined $111.64 million from table games and slots, according to the Michigan Gaming...
The opening week of the 2026 NFL season delivered a sharp increase in prediction market activity, with Kalshi setting consecutive daily volume records and several competing platforms reaching their own milestones. Kalshi recorded $2.426 billion in total volume on Saturday before edging past that figure with $2.433 billion on Sunday. Multi-leg contracts contributed heavily to both records, while football generated...
Stake has halted access for customers in Ireland after discussions with the country’s gambling regulator, becoming one of the most prominent operators affected by the nation’s new licensing framework. The move follows engagement between Stake and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which recently assumed oversight of the gambling sector and introduced a licensing system for remote betting operators....