Kolade Abisoye

Illinois lawmakers are weighing the future of online casino gaming after Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced House Bill 4797, a proposal to legalise and regulate iGaming under a new Internet Gaming Act. The bill follows previous failed attempts by the legislator. HB4797 would allow online casino activity through licensed operators in Illinois, including existing casinos […]

Betsson has been linked with a potential move for Yolo Group’s crypto casino brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, following a report by The Australian. The operator declined to comment on what it described as “rumours or speculative reporting”, but recent remarks from its leadership suggest a cautious interest in the long term potential of regulated crypto […]

Paraguay’s gambling sector generated PYG18.7bn in January, according to official figures published by the National Commission of Games of Chance, CONAJZAR. The data, released through the updated portal of the National Directorate of Tax Revenues, DNIT, reflects growth in the country’s regulated market within 2026. The total represents more than $2.7m in gambling related fees […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert cautioning residents about the financial risks linked to prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The statement argues that many of these platforms offer bets framed as event contracts while operating outside the New York Gaming Commission’s regulations. The warning arrives as prediction markets […]

Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Betfred to improve the operator’s retail technology. The expanded deal focuses on upgrading the performance of the platform supporting Betfred’s 1,300 betting shops across UK high streets. The collaboration adds a new chapter to the long-standing relationship between these two companies. Platform upgrades aim to improve performance during peak […]

Sporttrade has submitted applications to the CFTC for designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) registration. The filings position the operator to expand beyond its current model, with licensing and regulatory approval expected sometime in 2026. The company currently operates a state-regulated sports trading platform across New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, Arizona and Virginia. […]

Licensed gambling operators in Germany contributed €2.46bn in taxes to the public budget in 2025, representing a 1% decline from the previous year. While the overall figure suggests lower tax revenues, the market was buoyed by sports betting and online casino operators in the final quarter.  Lotteries remained the dominant contributor, generating €1.79bn in tax […]

A Nevada district court has issued a two-week statewide ban preventing Polymarket from offering event contracts. Judge Jason D. Woodbury approved a temporary restraining order on 29 January, stopping the platform from operating in the state for at least two weeks.  The order will remain in place until a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for 11 […]

DraftKings has been announced as the wagering provider for ESPN’s PGA Tour Live betcast, expanding the programme across 12 events during the 2026 golf calendar. The coverage will stream on ESPN+ and begin with the Waste Management Phoenix Open on 5 February in Arizona. Before ESPN’s split from Penn Entertainment in 2025, ESPN Bet served […]

Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ordered the provisional suspension of an economic emergency decree that introduces a 19% VAT on online gambling and betting services. The measure was issued under President Gustavo Petro’s administration through Legislative Decree 1390 of 22 December 2025. This decision was adopted by a 6-2 majority of the court’s full chamber following […]