Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny supplying drugs to VIP players
During a Senate inquiry on August 4, 2026, betting companies Sportsbet and Tabcorp responded to allegations accusing them of supplying drugs, alcohol, and escorts to VIP and...
Kalshi asks court to block Iowa’s gambling law enforcement
In a July 31, 2026, court filing, prediction market operator Kalshi has asked a federal judge to stop state officials from applying Iowa’s gambling laws to the company’s...
Betway confirms Manchester United sponsorship contract
On August 4, 2026, Betway and Manchester United revealed a new sponsorship deal between the Super Group-owned gambling brand and the Premier League football club, marking the...
Romania introduces tiered taxing system for gambling winnings
On August 1, 2026, Romania introduced a new tiered taxing system for gambling winnings, approved by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government as part of a fiscal measure to...
Austria submits Gambling Act reforms to European Commission
The government of Austria submitted its draft Gambling Act overhaul to the European Commission on August 4, 2026, for a review of the proposed regulations.According to...
New Zealand bans AI endorsements of online casinos
As New Zealand prepares to launch its regulated gambling market, the government has imposed a ban on AI-generated promotions of online casinos featuring celebrities in an...
Sportradar delivers 19% YoY growth in Q2 2026 revenue
During the earnings call on August 3, 3036, Sportradar shared its Q2 2026 results, revealing that the company reached €378 million in quarterly revenue, recording a 19%...
CFTC imposes $35K fine on ex-Congressman George Santos
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered former New York Congressman George Santos to return profits from his illegal trading activity, pay an additional...
Denmark opens new licensing window for land-based operators
Denmark’s gambling authority, the Spillemyndigheden, announced on August 3, 2026, that it had opened a new licensing window for land-based casino operators wishing to submit...