US Banks Warn Employees Against Finance & Politics Prediction Market
Major US banks have warned employees of potential termination for engaging in finance- and politics-related prediction market trades.
AC Sparta Praha, Betano Extend Partnership Until 2029
AC Sparta Praha and Betano have extended their general partnership for three years until the end of the 2028/29 season.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Scoring Anomalies Disrupt Betting
Married couple Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry are at the center of a scoring controversy that affected betting markets on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
1xBet's Evolution in the Industry
The iGB team interviewed 1xBet at iGB L!VE 2026 to ask why it is repositioning – or in its own words, evolving – its brand to focus on sustainable regulated market revenue.
Italian Senate proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets for sport
A bill introduced in the Italian Senate proposes a 2% levy on all domestic football bets to create a dedicated funding stream for Italian football, with proceeds earmarked for youth development, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
Lottery Player Wins $664K, Pays Off His Mortgage
Lottery winners who tend to win big will spend the money on various things, and practicalities are usually at the top of their list. This is the story of a Horry County player who scooped a $664,000 jackpot and immediately came up with what to do next.
Woman Marries 14 Men to Fuel Gambling Habit
A 33-year-old woman from Las Vegas allegedly said “yes” to more than a dozen men during official wedding ceremonies as part of a crazy plan to fuel her gambling habits.
US Sportsbooks Benefit from US World Cup Elimination
The US Men’s National Team’s exit from the World Cup was bad news for American punters, but it has brought financial cheer to sportsbooks across the country.
SBC Summit launches Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups for Direct Regulator
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon.
Wall Street Tightens Rules for Prediction Markets
Big banks and brokerages are cracking down on prediction markets as fears grow that they could be misused to trade on confidential information.
NCLGS: State Lawmakers' Strategies Against Sports Prediction Markets
Prediction markets were naturally going to be a prominent focus at this year’s National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting.
Carl Icahn Considers Rival Bid for Caesars Before Deadline
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is considering a last-minute rival bid for Caesars Entertainment that could challenge Tilman Fertitta's agreed $17.6 billion acquisition of the casino operator before the company's go-shop period expires on July 11.