Virginia sports wagers rise to $574.6 million in February as tax revenue reaches $9.3 million

Virginia recorded approximately $574.6 million in sports wagers in February, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery, a 3.2% increase compared to the $556.84 million reported in the same month a year earlier. Players won a total of $517.53 million during the month, while adjusted gross revenue generated tax contributions of about $9.3 million. Of […]

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Kentucky lawmakers pass bill raising sports betting age, expanding gambling oversight

Kentucky lawmakers have approved House Bill 904, a wide-ranging gambling measure that would raise the minimum age for sports betting to 21 while expanding oversight of fantasy contests and other regulated gaming activities, sending the legislation to Governor Andy Beshear for consideration. The legislation cleared the Senate by a 24-13 vote after earlier passing a […]

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Australia to introduce ban on ads during live daytime sports broadcasts, tighter rules

Australia will introduce sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising, including a ban on ads during live daytime sports broadcasts, as the government seeks to address mounting public health concerns while stopping short of a total prohibition. The reforms, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, are due to take effect from January 1, 2027, and will limit […]

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Washington Governor signs bill allowing tribal casinos to offer collegiate sports betting

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a bill that allows tribal casinos to offer betting on collegiate events. However, the state maintained certain restrictions when approving the new wagering options. Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6137 on Monday, permitting wagers on collegiate athletics within tribal gaming facilities. The law does not allow betting on collegiate events involving Washington-based […]

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New York moves to tighten sports betting safeguards

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new measures to protect gamblers, especially minors, and limit practices in online sports betting that officials deemed harmful. The New York State Gaming Commission released the recommendations on Monday, following directives issued by Hochul earlier this year. The measures focus on preventing underage gambling and limiting how betting companies engage […]

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JPMorgan CEO signals potential entry into prediction markets, rules out sports and politics

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering the prediction markets space, though any move remains tentative and would exclude certain types of contracts. “It’s possible one day we’ll do something like that,” Dimon said in an interview with CBS Evening News, referring to services like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow users […]

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Superbet launches sports betting and iGaming in Greece with locally focused team

Super Technologies has launched its Superbet brand in Greece, including both its sportsbook and iGaming offering. Operations will be overseen by a locally focused team. The company stated that its local unit will prioritize Greek sports and community involvement, supported by a team of professionals hired to manage day-to-day operations. John Kalamvokis, general manager of Superbet […]

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