Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are at the center of a sweeping federal investigation after being accused of taking bribes from sports bettors to manipulate the outcome of specific pitches during Major League Baseball (MLB) games. Federal prosecutors allege the two players worked with corrupt gamblers who used inside information to win hundreds of thousands of dollars on...
The debate over the future of online gambling in France has intensified after the country’s land-based casino association, Casinos de France, strongly denounced what it described as “falsehoods” from the online gaming lobby AFJEL. The trade body argues that legalising online casinos would harm local economies, undermine social cohesion, and lead to substantial financial losses rather than generating the additional revenue that digital gaming...
Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings has reported a steep decline in earnings for the six months ending September 30, 2025, citing slower video game sales, acquisition costs, and regulatory delays. Despite the downturn in its entertainment and mobile gaming divisions, the company’s gaming operations, including its casino and pachislot segments, achieved notable growth. Financial Results Impacted by Lower Game Sales and One-Off...
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has officially announced the launch date for its first-ever race meeting in mainland China, confirming that the inaugural event at Conghua Racecourse will take place on October 31, 2026. The event will feature “five or six” races and serve as a milestone for the expansion of professional horse racing in the region. Situated roughly...
The Empire State’s sports betting market shattered expectations in October 2025, setting a new national benchmark for online wagering. According to data from the New York State Gaming Commission, bettors staked an unprecedented $2.64 billion on sports — the highest monthly handle ever recorded in the U.S. The milestone marked a 13% year-over-year increase and surpassed the previous record of $2.49...
The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of six former men’s college basketball players after concluding investigations into three distinct sports-betting schemes tied to the 2024-25 season. According to the Committee on Infractions, the infringements centered on game manipulation and sharing inside information with bettors. The decisions cover three separate cases — at the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley...
Orange Gaming B.V. has secured a license from the Netherlands Gambling Authority, allowing the company to legally offer online casino games in the country. This approval marks a key milestone as the operator enters the Dutch market with plans to offer compliant, transparent, and player-focused entertainment. Compliance-first strategy sets foundation The company’s leadership is clear about its commitment to responsible...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has concluded its four-part research project on illegal online gambling, revealing persistent difficulties in accurately assessing the scale of the black market. The final report, Estimating the Size of the Illegal Online Gambling Market, compiles months of analysis into consumer behaviour, risk assessment, and enforcement efforts, while underscoring how limited data continues to hinder reliable market estimates....
MPs are urging UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to dismiss what they describe as “scaremongering” from the gambling industry and impose higher taxes on its most harmful products, including high-street slot machines and online casino games. The Treasury select committee’s new report calls for a tax overhaul that better reflects the risks associated with different forms of gambling, as Reeves prepares...
DraftKings is preparing to make a major expansion beyond its traditional sportsbook operations with the introduction of a new platform called DraftKings Predictions, which will allow users to trade on the outcomes of sports events. The company confirmed that the product will debut “in the coming months,” signaling an ambitious move into the emerging prediction markets sector—one that could test...