Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-based operator went live in the Bluegrass State at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, joining an increasingly crowded field of online sportsbooks. This debut follows approval from the Kentucky Horse...
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has sounded the alarm over increasing abuse directed at MLB players from disgruntled sports bettors. In a recent conversation with Commissioner Rob Manfred, Giolito expressed fears that the harassment could eventually lead to physical violence against athletes. Anger Fueled by Prop Bets and Gambling Addiction Speaking on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Giolito described...
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by sports betting veteran Joe Asher, the venture will launch on August 1 at Elko’s Commercial Casino, with additional sites following shortly after in Las Vegas and Henderson. Boomer’s Sportsbook...
The African gaming market has welcomed a fresh entrant as Rise & Hustle, a new-generation tap-to-earn mobile gaming platform, launches its first street-style game series in Nigeria. The platform, built around a no-cost, reward-based model, allows users to earn tangible prizes and digital assets simply by playing. Engineered for Africa’s mobile-first audience, Rise & Hustle offers a library of free-to-play...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is preparing to break into South Africa’s booming online gambling industry, signaling the company’s next step in a wider global expansion plan. The Philippines-based gaming firm, known for its ArenaPlus and BingoPlus platforms, recently confirmed it will be applying for regulatory approval from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB)—a jurisdiction favored by both local and international operators for its regulatory transparency and...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to address gambling-related harm across England, Scotland, and Wales. The transition will see public institutions assume responsibility for commissioning services previously managed by GambleAware. The overhaul follows the...
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-related transactions, and other criminal schemes. The regulator revealed that the firms allegedly provided essential financial infrastructure—such as virtual accounts and payment processing—to criminal networks operating under the guise of legitimate businesses. The findings were based on...
The race for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses intensified this week as Caesars Palace Times Square’s team, including Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, presented their vision to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The bid proposes converting an existing office building at 1515 Broadway into a high-end casino resort that aims to integrate with—and uplift—the local community. Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation is a lead...
The U.S. commercial gaming industry hit a new high in May 2025, generating a total of $6.73 billion in revenue—a 10.9% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure, compiled by the American Gaming Association (AGA) through its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, marks the most lucrative May performance in the industry’s history. The gains spanned multiple gaming verticals,...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by being served to a registered underage user. The ASA upheld the complaint after the ad, which offered “UP TO £30 BACK AS FREE BETS + 20 FREE SPINS” and featured...