Sports Betting Industry News.
The regulated sports betting market moves quickly. New jurisdictions, operator shake-ups and compliance shifts covered for the businesses operating in this space.
Q1 Earnings Show iGaming Pulling Ahead of Sportsbooks
Q1 earnings from Caesars, RSI, Sportradar and Robinhood show iGaming growth outpacing sports betting, while prediction markets are becoming a more visible topic for sportsbook operators.
FantasySpin and FastDraft Merge to Reach 330M Users
FantasySpin and FastDraft will combine DFS and Best Ball products across 38 US states and Canada, targeting 330 million potential users.
Missouri Casino Tax Bill Adds 24% Tax on Sportsbooks
Missouri's HB 3533 would raise casino admission fees to $5.50, add a 1.5% remote wagering access fee, and impose new taxes on gambling and sports wagering receipts.
Stake Enters Mexico Before 2026 World Cup Betting Cycle
Stake has launched stake.mx under a SEGOB-regulated permit structure, adding Mexico to its LatAm push before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In-Play Betting Growth Puts Pressure on Streaming Latency
Stats Perform argues sportsbook and iGaming operators can no longer ignore live-streaming delays.
UK Gambling Tax Rise Could Reshape High Street Betting Market
The Gambling Commission said higher gambling taxes could lead to shop closures and more illegal gambling activity in the UK.
DATA.BET Report Shows Shift Toward Low-Tier Esports Betting
DATA.BET says low-tier esports events generated up to 30% of esports profit in 2025 as operators expanded coverage amid higher taxes in Europe.
Ohio Pushes State Control Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Fight
Ohio is currently in the middle of a legal battle that could set a precedent for prediction markets in the entire country.
Kambi Wins Shared Sportsbook Framework Across Seven Provinces
The agreement gives Kambi’s turnkey sportsbook access to seven Canadian provinces through a shared lottery framework led by ALC and BCLC.
Caesars Builds Nevada Retail Scale as William Hill Footprint Grows
Incremental sportsbook additions across Nevada properties point to a steady retail build under Caesars’ operating structure.
FanDuel Chases Prediction Markets as Sportsbook Growth Cools
Flutter’s US leader is trying to protect its customer base as event-contract products start pulling attention away from the old sportsbook model.
India Tightens Gaming Regulation With Licence Restrictions
The new system avoids blanket licensing, instead focusing on compliance, data controls, and financial transaction oversight.
Malta Gaming Authority Receives 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) flagged 70 suspicious betting cases in the first quarter of 2026, with football leading the list.
ANJ Adds Bet365 Licence as France Expands Betting List
France’s gambling regulator has approved a set of lottery updates, new betting events and a fresh operator licence, continuing its controlled expansion of the regulated offer.
Netherlands Prepares Slot AML Exemptions Ahead of 2027 EU Rules
Dutch research flags land-based slot machines as low money laundering risk, opening the door to exemptions under the EU’s AML framework from 2027.