Global sportsbook supplier BETBY has announced a new partnership with Abelson Sports, a well-known sports data specialist, to broaden its football coverage through advanced player-centric markets. The collaboration will bring Abelson’s full suite of goalscorer and card markets into BETBY’s sportsbook, expanding options for bettors across both pre-match and live in-play events. Expanding Player-Driven Football Betting Under the terms of the...
SJM Holdings has reported a dramatic 91% decline in profit for the third quarter of 2025, with earnings falling to HK$9 million (US$1.16 million) compared to HK$101 million (US$13 million) in the same period last year. The steep downturn was largely attributed to the gradual closure of satellite casinos and a shrinking market share in Macau’s increasingly competitive gaming sector. Profit Hit...
Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Limited closed its 2025 financial year on a high note, reporting a normalized net profit after tax (NPATA) of AU$1.55 billion (US$1.01 billion) for the year ending 30 September 2025, representing a 12.2% year-on-year increase. Revenue climbed 11% to AU$6.30 billion (US$4.11 billion), while EBITDA rose 15.6% to AU$2.63 billion (US$1.72 billion), supported by expanding market share and the...
Several of ESPN’s biggest on-air figures are being criticized for promoting a mobile gaming app now accused of deceptive practices. Stephen A. Smith, Laura Rutledge, Mina Kimes, and others are facing intense backlash after endorsing Solitaire Cash, a real-money gaming app operated by Papaya Gaming, which is currently the subject of multiple lawsuits alleging that its games were “rigged” through...
A New York state lawmaker is taking steps to rein in the fast-growing world of prediction markets, proposing legislation that would create the first clear legal framework for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D), chair of the Assembly Banks Committee, has introduced Bill A.B. 9251 — a measure designed to impose oversight, restrict certain types of trading,...
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...