Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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Iowa Proposes Stronger Enforcement Against Unlicensed Gambling
Pre-filed legislation in Iowa aims to expand the state’s authority in acting against unlicensed gambling activities. This will introduce potential implications for…
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Federal Court Passes Two-year Sentence in NBA Betting Fraud Case
A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced Timothy McCormack to two years in prison, the first sentencing in a widening conspiracy linked…
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Kalshi Gains Ground During NFL Divisional Round
US sportsbook apps recorded weaker results during the NFL Divisional Round, as overall real money gaming downloads fell compared to last year.…
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Pennsylvania Hits Record Gaming Revenue in FY2025
Pennsylvania set a new record in gaming revenue, earning $6.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. This is up 10.7% from last year,…
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High Roller Closes Direct Offering of 1.9 Million Shares
High Roller Technologies has completed its registered direct public offering of nearly 1.9 million shares of common stock, priced at $13.21 per…
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Finland Sets Up New Gambling Regulator Ahead of 2027 Market Launch
Finland has approved a new gambling regulator to oversee all gaming activities in the country as it prepares to open its regulated…
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Zak Thomas-Akoo Wins Gambling Industry Journalist of the Year
Zak Thomas-Akoo, Head of Investigative Content at NEXT.io, has been recognised as the inaugural Gambling Industry Journalist of the Year at the…
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BetMGM Partners With St. Louis Blues in Multi-Year Deal
BetMGM has been named the official sports betting partner of the St. Louis Blues NHL outfit in a new multi-year agreement. The…
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Maryland Lawmakers Renew Effort to Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Maryland lawmakers are again considering legislation to ban online sweepstakes-style casino games. These two companion bills, House Bill 295 and Senate Bill…
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Tipico Announced As Newest EGBA Member
German sports betting and gaming operator Tipico has officially joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The Brussels-based trade body represents…
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Allwyn Completes $1.6 Billion PrizePicks Acquisition
Allwyn has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in PrizePicks, a North American daily fantasy sports operator. The deal was first…
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Glitnor Announces Its Rebrand As LCKY Group
Glitnor has announced its plans to rebrand as LCKY Group. This marks a new direction as the company continues growing across regulated…
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Sweden Gambling Authority Experiences Drop in Match-Fixing Reports
The Swedish Gambling Authority has recorded a steady decline in suspected match-fixing cases, which is good news for the country’s betting market.…
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Snoop Dogg Teams Up with Trivelta for Dogg House Casino
Trivelta has launched a free-to-play online casino in the United States with rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg. The platform, called Dogg House…
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AGA and IGA call on Congress to act
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) are working together to challenge the fast growth of prediction markets…
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Buenos Aires Opens New Door for Online Betting Registration
The Province of Buenos Aires has approved a new policy that allows horse racing agencies to act as official sign-up points for…
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Midnite Secures Fresh Funding to Support Rapid Growth
UK-based online betting and casino operator Midnite has raised $35 million in a Series C funding round as it aims to grow…
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BGaming: Casual Games in iGaming — The New Trend Driving Conversions
Though the iGaming industry is known for its dynamism, the last few years have brought unforeseen changes. As advertising costs skyrocket, regulators…
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SGLA Urges Maine To Regulate, Not Ban, Social Plus Games
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has given testimony to Maine lawmakers asking for social plus games to be regulated rather than banned.…
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Truist keeps Buy Ratings Despite Sector Pressures
Truist Securities has kept its Buy ratings on DraftKings and Flutter, while warning that the US gaming sector could face more pressure…