Mathew Bowyer Speaks Out on Illegal Gambling Business and Ohtani
Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookie who accepted bets from Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, has said he has no regrets about running his gambling business.
Las Vegas Ballpark Progressing Towards 2028 Opening
The Las Vegas ballpark is rounding second base, while it’s surrounding hotel and entertainment area hasn’t even gotten out of the batter’s box.
Macao Tourist Numbers Surge Amid Declining Casino Sales
Macao tourist numbers have shot up in recent weeks, official figures show, but casino sales are sluggish as a typhoon threatens to disrupt transport to the region.
Industry Leaders Named Ambassadors for SiGMA North America 2026 Mexico
Momentum is building ahead of SiGMA North America 2026, with organizers announcing a growing roster of industry leaders appointed as summit ambassadors for its inaugural Mexico City edition.
SBC Summit to explore effective player protection measures
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions.
Gaming Stocks Cool Off After Two Weeks of Outperformance
After outperforming the S&P 500 Index for two consecutive weeks, the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF underperformed last week, falling 3.8% versus the 1.4% rise in the broad-based index.
North Carolina Proposes Major Sports Betting Tax Changes
North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with a wide-ranging package of tax changes that could alter how many industries and individuals are taxed across the state.
Bookmaker in Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Translator’s Betting Case Is Now Free
Mathew Bowyer, an Orange County bookmaker at the center of the sports betting scandal involving popular baseball player Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been released from prison and gave an exclusive interview for NBCLA.
Record $5B in Prediction Markets During 2026 World Cup
Prediction markets hit a record $5 billion during the 2026 World Cup, with trading on Polymarket and Kalshi drawing high-value wagers in real time.
EstrelaBet Focuses on Building Brand Trust in Brazilian Market
As Brazil’s regulated betting market enters its second year, operators are beginning to shift their focus from aggressive expansion toward long-term sustainability, product quality, and player retention.
1win Partners Launches Affiliate Tournament for FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive one of the biggest traffic surges of the year for betting affiliates, as operators and partners prepare for increased player activity and higher conversion rates during the tournament.
Warning Issued Against Bogus Japanese Online Casino Sites
Osaka Prefecture and the developers of MGM Osaka warn the public to steer clear of gambling sites falsely claiming affiliation with the project.