Germany’s DSWV calls for changes as black market betting grows in 2023
The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) said its data for 2023 showed a 5.4% decrease in stakes compared to the previous year. A survey it recently commissioned...
DraftKings to acquire Jackpocket for $750m
DraftKings will pay around 55% of the purchase price in cash from its balance sheet with no capital raise required. The deal comes as Draftkings noted...
Star under fire again with second Bell inquiry
Adam Bell SC – who famously undertook the first Bell report – has been appointed to conduct the second inquiry, entitled Bell Two. It begins today (19...
Better Collective exceeds 2023 revenue targets and eyes double-digit growth
Better Collective’s 2023 revenue was up 21% year-on-year, on top of the 52% growth recorded the previous year. This exceeded its target of €315m-€325m that it revealed...
North Carolina’s sports betting market: The latest updates
Last month, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission approved 11 March as the go-live date for online sports betting in the state. But players can register much...
Sweden proposes more comprehensive ban on gambling with credit
Sweden already has in place a ban on licensed operators offering or providing credit under the Gambling Act. However, the government is seeking to strengthen these measures...
Fanatics Sportsbook goes live in Indiana
Players in Indiana can now place bets on a wide range of events and competitions via the Fanatics Sportsbook. Fanatics replaces the PointsBet brand in the state....
BlueBet nets record wagering turnover revenue in H1 – offsets US loss
Revenue for the six months to 31 December hit AU$27.8m (£14.3m/€16.7m/US$18.1m), up from $24.7m in H1 of 2023 at BlueBet. This, BlueBet said, was driven by record...
Caesars first to launch sports betting in North Carolina with tribal partnership
North Carolina is not due to launch full-scale legal sports betting until 11 March. However, Caesars’ deal with the tribe and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act has made it possible...
New York confirms plans for $1bn Belmont Park racing makeover
The project, which will include the construction of a completely new grandstand, will be complete in 2026. The majority of work will be concluded during the first...



















