November 17–23, 2025, marked Safer Gambling Week across the UK and Ireland. The campaign places a strong emphasis on raising awareness of safe play. It highlights support services for players. The outcome of this campaign is expected to last long with all the parties concerned. Here are the top takeaways and what’s new this year, especially in Ireland. New Digital...
The upcoming Thanksgiving stretch is shaping into one of the most significant betting windows the U.S. sports wagering market has seen, fueled by marquee NFL pairings and expanded legalized sports betting coverage across 38 states. Both sportsbooks and analysts expect exceptional activity on Thursday and Friday, with several matchups aligning in a way that could create record-setting wagering volume. Momentum Builds...
The UK gambling sector is preparing for the most dramatic reshaping of its tax environment in years after official documents released in error confirmed sweeping increases affecting online casinos and sports betting operators. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now formally committed to the changes, which will come into force across 2026 and 2027 and elevate the UK’s remote gambling tax rates to levels...
A coalition of more than 40 Canadian senators has formally urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to implement a nationwide ban on all advertising for sports betting. The appeal, delivered in a letter on November 13 by Senators Marty Deacon and Percy Downe, frames such advertising as a public health concern affecting Canadians of all ages. “We are asking for a...
Missouri’s entry into the legal sports betting scene will begin on December 1, but one notable sportsbook, Underdog, will not be joining the launch. The company withdrew its application for an operating license earlier this month, marking a surprise turn of events for a brand that had heavily advertised in anticipation of the state’s rollout. Underdog’s Withdrawal and Future Focus Underdog,...
South Africa’s National Treasury is seeking public input on a new proposal that could significantly change the landscape of online gambling in the country. As the online betting industry has exploded, the Treasury aims to curb the growing concerns around problem gambling while boosting government revenues with a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online gambling, including interactive betting....
Robinhood and Susquehanna International Group are moving forward with a significant expansion into the prediction markets sector by forming a new joint venture that will operate its own futures and derivatives exchange. The initiative follows the acquisition of a 90% interest in MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdx), a regulated platform previously owned entirely by Miami International Holdings. MIAXdx is licensed by...
A long-running legal fight between prediction market operator Kalshi and Nevada gaming officials took a dramatic turn this week after a federal judge reversed an earlier ruling that had shielded the company from state enforcement. The decision vacates a preliminary injunction granted in April and significantly complicates Kalshi’s efforts to continue offering sports-related event contracts in Nevada, according to iGaming...
The fallout from Wirecard’s collapse continues to widen, with new reporting from Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and Tagesschau indicating that hundreds of millions of euros routed through Wirecard Bank’s so-called third-party partner accounts can be traced to online gambling mogul and Bitcoin investor Calvin Ayre. These findings add a new dimension to Germany’s largest post-war financial scandal, where the missing EUR1.9 billion...
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania has undergone a major ownership transition, with Rush Street Gaming’s affiliated entity Rivers Enterprise Borrower, LLC now assuming complete control of the property. The shift follows a months-long recapitalization effort that restructured the casino’s ownership and brought the gaming venue firmly under the umbrella of Rivers Enterprise, expanding its portfolio of Rivers-branded casinos across the...