The scope of federal allegations against Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase widened this week after a court filing asserted that suspicious pitches linked to betting activity occurred across at least 48 games, far beyond the nine games initially outlined by prosecutors. The new figure emerged in a filing submitted by the attorney for Luis Ortiz, a Guardians reliever who is...
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken an ownership stake in Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market that allows users to trade on the outcomes of future events, including sports. The announcement, made Friday, places one of the NBA’s most prominent active players in a formal business relationship with a platform that has recently expanded its presence in basketball-related markets....
Drake’s latest high-value sports wager ended unsuccessfully after the New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The rapper placed a $1 million bet on New England, sharing the ticket publicly on social media before kickoff. The bet would have returned close to $3 million if the Patriots had secured victory. Instead, Seattle’s win meant the wager...
Macau’s casino sector recorded a softer start to February as the period leading into Chinese New Year showed reduced gaming activity. Analysts estimate gross gaming revenue reached roughly MOP$5.0 billion during the first eight days of the month, translating to about MOP$625 million per day. This daily pace sits below January levels and trails figures reported for February last year. Observers...
Aristocrat Leisure Limited confirmed two senior leadership appointments, introducing a new Chief Technology Officer and establishing a regional commercial leadership role covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company said the hires aim to strengthen both its technology direction and its regional business development efforts. Bob Serr has been selected as Chief Technology Officer and is expected to begin his...
Colombia’s gambling regulator has introduced a new framework to monitor the importation and distribution of electronic slot machines, aiming to address illegal activity while safeguarding financial contributions to public healthcare. The measure establishes a centralized registry that importers and distributors must join before bringing gaming devices into the country starting in 2026. Authorities formalized the initiative through Resolution 8594 of...
Lawmakers in several U.S. states have reintroduced or advanced online casino legislation in early 2026. They are reopening debates over whether to expand regulated digital gambling beyond the handful of jurisdictions where it is currently permitted. As established markets such as Michigan and New Jersey continue to generate strong revenue, lawmakers in states including New York and Virginia are reexamining...
A federal jury has convicted former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig on charges connected to an illegal sports betting investigation. The verdict followed a multiweek trial that examined his involvement with an unlawful gambling operation and his subsequent statements to federal investigators. Puig, 35, now awaits sentencing scheduled for May 26, where he faces potential prison time related to...
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the National Football League (NFL) has begun to publicly soften its stance on prediction markets, a rapidly growing segment of sports-related financial trading. While league officials continue to raise concerns about regulation and game integrity, recent comments suggest the NFL is studying the space more closely than before, even as it avoids immediate partnerships. Speaking...
Hacksaw Gaming has added a new entry to its Smokey-themed online slot lineup with the release of Le Fisherman, an online casino game that places the familiar raccoon character in a lakeside fishing setting. After appearing in earlier titles inspired by historical and cultural backdrops, Smokey Le Bandit now trades city streets and deserts for a frozen lake and underwater...