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DraftKings Adds Early Exit Refunds for Player Injuries

DraftKings Sportsbook is rolling out a new feature aimed at giving bettors a bit more peace of mind when things don’t go as planned—especially when injuries hit early Good to know The “Early Exit” feature covers injuries or unexpected exits in the first part of games Applies to full-game player props, singles, and parlays,..
11 months ago

Senator Tulfo to Lead Senate Hearings on Online Gambling Ban in Philippines

Senator Erwin Tulfo is preparing to lead Senate hearings on online gambling next week, aiming to build support for a total ban across the Philippines His proposal challenges the positions of key agencies like PAGCOR and the Department of Finance, which favor regulation and taxation over prohibition Good to know Online gambling may..
11 months ago

Poker Now Legal in Thailand Following Government Reclassification

Thailand has taken a historic step by officially recognizing poker as a legal betting activity As of July 29, 2025, the Sports Authority of Thailand has reclassified poker as a competitive sport, clearing the way for real-money play and regulated tournaments for the first time Good to know Players can now legally place bets on poker..
11 months ago

FDJ UNITED Reports €1.87 Billion in First Half Revenue for 2025

FDJ UNITED has released its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing a mixed picture as the group works through a transitional year marked by the integration of Kindred The company maintained a solid position in France’s lottery and betting market, while facing challenges in some international segments Good to know..
11 months ago

Sportsbooks Report Best Win Rate in Virginia Since 2022

Virginia’s sports betting market held strong in June, riding a mix of better margins and growing customer activity to a solid revenue month Even as casinos saw a slight dip, sportsbooks across the state continued their upward trend—especially online Good to know Sports betting in Virginia hit a $4778 million handle in June, up 15%..
11 months ago

Genius Sports Secures Betting Data Rights Across 18 European Leagues

Genius Sports has signed a new multi-year deal that will give it exclusive access to betting data from several domestic football competitions across Europe The agreement, made with the European Leagues Association, deepens Genius’s role in global football data and extends its reach to a wide network of sportsbooks Good to know The..
11 months ago

Maryland Ruling Slows Kalshi’s National Expansion

Kalshi just hit a legal bump in Maryland, and it could shape the future of prediction markets in the US The federal court there didn’t side with the platform’s request to keep offering sports contracts—at least for now Good to know Kalshi lets users buy contracts based on the outcome of real-world events, including sports..
11 months ago

Lottomatica Eyes More Deals After H1 Profit Surges

Lottomatica has reported strong growth in the first half of 2025 and says it's not done yet The Italian gambling group, now fully independent from Apollo Global, is signaling more mergers and acquisitions could be on the horizon as it looks to build on a strong H1 A few weeks ago, there were already hints that more M&A was..
11 months ago

Playtech Forecasts €90 Million EBITDA as B2B Strategy Takes Shape

Playtech expects adjusted EBITDA to reach at least €90 million for the first half of 2025, according to its latest trading update While that figure is well below the €243 million reported during the same period last year, the company has gone through major structural changes—including a full pivot toward B2B operations   Good..
11 months ago

MARA Closes $950 Million Note Sale and Buys More Bitcoin

Marathon Digital, better known as MARA, just pulled in nearly a billion dollars through a fresh fundraising round—one that signals even more commitment to Bitcoin The company confirmed it wrapped up a larger-than-planned sale of convertible senior notes, locking in $950 million in principal value After expenses, it walked away with around..
11 months ago

Playzia Brings Love Island Games to UK Players with Midnite Deal

Playzia is teaming up with UK operator Midnite in a move that brings its full suite of games—and the buzz of Love Island—to one of the most competitive gambling markets in the world The deal marks Playzia’s official entry into the UK’s regulated iGaming space and puts its branded Love Island titles in front of a fresh,..
11 months ago

Even Losing Hands Can Win Big at Stake Poker with New $1M Bad Beat Jackpot

Stake Poker has added a twist to traditional cash game action with its new $1,000,000 Bad Beat Jackpot It’s now live on select Ring Game tables for both Texas Hold’em and Omaha, and it’s designed to reward players who suffer a crushing but rare defeat Good to know Jackpot can trigger with a qualifying losing hand like aces full..
11 months ago

Codere Online Sees Player Growth and Steady Revenue in Q2 2025

odere Online released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting net gaming revenue of €548 million, a 1% increase year-over-year, or 12% growth in constant currency Strong performance in Mexico offset the pressure from unfavorable foreign exchange movements Good to know Mexico generated €263 million in revenue..
11 months ago

Luxury Cars and Cash Frozen in Brazil Gambling Case

Brazilian authorities have cracked down on a group of social media influencers in São Luís accused of promoting illegal gambling and laundering millions The Civil Police confirmed the operation targeted five individuals, with local online audiences now buzzing over the case Good to know The operation focuses on the “Jogo do..
11 months ago

Flutter Gains 100% Control of FanDuel

Flutter Entertainment now holds every share of FanDuel after completing its $1755 billion purchase of Boyd Gaming Corporation’s remaining 5% stake The deal values the top US sports betting platform at about $31 billion and tightens the long-standing connection between Flutter and Boyd, with their strategic partnership now extended to..
11 months ago

VGW Pulls Sweepstakes Casino Play from Mississippi

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is preparing to shut down sweepstakes gaming in Mississippi, ending promotional play on its popular sites Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker Good to know July 31: End of Sweepstakes Coin promotions and coin package sales Aug 14: Last day to play with Sweeps Coins Sept 14: Deadline for..
11 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Faces Federal Charges Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Ring

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is now at the center of a federal case alleging he helped run an illegal poker operation out of a rented mansion in Encino, California Good to know Arenas is charged with conspiracy, operating an illegal gambling business, and making false statements Prosecutors tie the poker games to suspected..
11 months ago

Alex Cruz Wins First WSOP Circuit Ring at Choctaw Main Event

The poker calendar isn’t slowing down even as players recover from the World Series of Poker The WSOP Circuit made its second stop of the season at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, where 18 rings were awarded over 12 days of action The $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event drew 968 players and wrapped up with a breakout win for..
11 months ago

Rush Street Interactive Posts $28.8 Million Net Income in Q2 2025

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) posted record-breaking results for the second quarter of 2025, setting all-time highs in revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA Good To Know RSI achieved its 9th straight quarter of rising revenue and adjusted EBITDA Online casino revenue grew 25% year-over-year, while online sports betting rose 15%..
11 months ago

Evolution and PokerStars Extend Partnership for U.S. Live Casino Content

Evolution has renewed its partnership with PokerStars, becoming the exclusive provider of Live Casino content for the popular online gaming brand in the United States Good To Know Evolution will be the sole Live Casino provider for PokerStars in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario Players will get access to Evolution’s..
11 months ago