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FanDuel Thickens Ties with Mixed Martial Arts Promotions

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

FanDuel has teamed up with The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and has been designated an Official US Sports Betting Partner for both the Champions Series as well as the PFL World Tournament. The partnership, which was signed last week, further consolidates FanDuel’s presence in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports betting vertical and allows the company to push further afield with player bases in this particular segment.
Belgian Research Focuses on Assessing New Regulatory Measures

2 weeks ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Belgium has been enacting one new measure after the next, all designed to protect consumers and ensure that the clout of offshore gambling is lessened through the implementation of player-centric measures. Despite better intentions, however, the latest research from DataSynergy, a research agency, commissioned by the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), the country’s watchdog, shows that there are some areas for improvement.
Connecticut and High 5 Games Settle in Latest Sweepstakes Case

4 weeks ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with High 5 Entertainment, the company behind High 5 Games, a supplier of games to online casinos. The firm has agreed to pay $1.5 million in restitution and penalties to the state, acquiescing to the state’s determination that the company had provided games to sweepstakes platforms, which constituted a breach of local law.
Kalshi Needs Sports Markets More Than Sports Needs Kalshi

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Kalshi has had a string of successes recently. Multiple challenges from US states and their gambling regulators have been largely contained, although more scrutiny is certainly coming. Regardless, early effort to block Kalshi’s sports markets have now come a cropper, as courts have granted the platform’s right to not comply with cease-and-desist letters sent to it by multiple regulators, and won injunctions in these cases.
Poker Star Plans to Sue London Psychiatric Facility for Alleged Mistreatment

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Tom Dwan, the American poker star, says he will take legal action against a mental health center in London. Dwan claims the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health treated him during a recent two-week stay he did opt for. The high-stakes player says the facility did not give him medical care, cut him off from outside contact, and forced him to undergo treatment. Dwan’s hospital stay in West London kicked off in late April, following what seemed to be a mental health issue.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 is the first game of the series that will decide the Western Conference champion in 2025. We expect G1 to be a real banger, but who’s gonna win it?
Cyber Criminals Who Targeted US Casinos Now After Other Companies

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

The Google Threat Intelligence Group has confirmed that a known group of cyber criminals is now targeting retailers in the United States, after the same group had success against companies based in the United Kingdom.
Kalshi Faces More Pressure as Maryland Gambling Regulator Fights Back

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Kalshi may have won temporary reprieves in several states across the country, but gambling watchdogs aren’t backing down. Instead, they’re preparing for the next stage of what’s shaping up to be a prolonged legal saga. Kalshi’s argument is simple: “We are subject to federal regulation under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).”Gambling regulators aren’t convinced.
DraftKings Casino Player Flips $0.25 into $1.1M Payday

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Winning big is always fun, and while some players have been a little more adventurous, spending $20 on a single spin of the slot reels, other gamblers have been keeping it close to the chest and playing more conservatively. As the example of one Pennsylvania player may serve, betting big doesn’t mean you will win big. In fact, by sticking to something as little as $0.25 on your base bet, you could still become a newly minted millionaire, and this is precisely what happened to that unsung hero.
2025 Indy 500 Odds, Time, and Prediction

1 month ago | gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a.k.a. Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 is one of the most exciting events on the motorsports calendar. Despite being a part of the IndyCar Series, this event often features visitors from other sports looking to achieve glory. One such visitor is NASCAR’s Kyle Larson, who’s sitting in the shared-top spot on the list of 2025 Indy 500 favorites.