Australia’s Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which acts as the country’s de facto regulator for online betting, has temporarily ended the practice of accepting gifts and hospitality from wagering companies. The move follows heightened scrutiny over the body’s relationship with the gambling industry and comes as a new code of conduct is being developed to bolster ethical oversight. Regulator...
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has renewed his efforts to stop unlicensed gambling platforms from operating in the state, reissuing cease-and-desist orders to 14 online casinos and sportsbooks that continue to target Minnesota residents. The action represents a firm stance against offshore and sweepstakes-style operators that, according to Ellison, are in direct violation of state gambling and consumer-protection laws. The...
YouTube will roll out a new set of restrictions on November 17, 2025, to limit how much gambling and violent video game content reaches younger audiences. The upcoming enforcement marks one of the most comprehensive updates to the platform’s Community Guidelines, targeting both traditional and virtual gambling elements—including NFTs and in-game assets with monetary value. According to Google, YouTube’s parent...
A wave of sports betting scandals has shaken public trust in professional sports, with new survey data showing that most Americans suspect athletes may be compromising fair play. Conducted by YouGov shortly after the FBI’s late-October announcement of arrests involving NBA player Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups, the study captures a significant moment in public perception toward legalized sports betting....
Taipei prosecutors have detained 25 individuals and confiscated more than NT$4.5 billion (US$145 million) in assets connected to Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group, an empire led by businessman Chen Zhi, who was charged in the United States for wire fraud and money laundering. The detentions and seizures mark Taiwan’s largest move yet in a sweeping international effort against a cross-border scam network spanning Asia and...
The Philippines’ largest online gaming operator, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., recorded a steep profit decline in the third quarter of 2025, following new central bank rules that forced e-wallet providers to disconnect from gaming platforms. Despite the setback, the company’s nine-month performance remained positive. Strong Year Undercut by E-wallet Restrictions According to a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, DigiPlus’ net income...
PENN Entertainment and ESPN have officially ended their sports betting partnership, closing a deal originally valued at $2 billion and meant to last a decade. The two companies confirmed on Thursday, November 6, that their collaboration will end effective December 1, 2025, marking an early termination of what was once seen as a groundbreaking union between gaming and sports media. ESPN...
Many regulators and governments are squeezing the gambling industry and making it hard to turn a profit. However, Estonia looks to be going the other way, which may make it an enticing home to many betting companies. Estonia is planning to reduce its current tax rates from 6% down to 4%. The aim is to entice a large number of...
A push to bring a harness racetrack and casino hybrid facility to Macon County has taken a significant step forward, with Illinois lawmakers advancing the measure while local leaders and residents weigh its potential impact. The planned project — often referred to as a “racino” — aims to blend horse racing entertainment with casino-style gaming in Decatur, marking a possible...
Prediction markets are moving beyond sports and politics into Hollywood and pop culture, with Crypto.com and Robinhood at the forefront of this shift. Both companies have launched entertainment-focused event contracts that allow users to trade opinions on everything from Grammy nominations and Oscar winners to celebrity rankings and television trends. New Wave of Entertainment Prediction Markets Hollywood.com, a long-established entertainment media...