20 NCAA players charged in biggest US point-shaving scandal
On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal prosecutors charged 20 former and current college basketball players in connection with a betting conspiracy that manipulated over 30 games...
NCAA urges CFTC to ban prediction markets on college sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit prediction markets on college sports, stressing that...
Malta court rejects Austria’s player losses ruling on Betway
Malta’s First Hall Civil Court ruled on January 15, 2026, that Austria’s decision to impose an €83,000 fine on Betway for player losses violates Malta’s and the EU’s gaming...
Snoop Dogg launches Dogg House sweepstakes casino
On January 15, 2026, Snoop Dogg announced the launch of his new sweepstakes casino called the Dogg House in collaboration with iGaming technology provider Trivelta.The...
Betway exits Portugal to focus on higher-potential markets
Super Group-owned Betway has pulled out of the Portuguese market in an effort to focus on existing markets and areas with more growth potential.Super Group entered...
Michael Dugher steps down from BGC chair position
Effective from January 14, 2026, Michael Dugher has stepped down as the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chair after six years with the trade body.Dugher had led the BGC...
New York bill proposes to regulate prediction markets
Senate Bill S8889 proposes to establish a formal licensing and supervision authority for prediction market platforms in New York.If passed, the bill would amend the...
Austrian government prepares draft for new casino tender
Austria has confirmed that the Finance Ministry is preparing a draft law for a new casino tender process in 2027, as operators continue to call for an end to the market’s...
Soft2Bet appoints Andrew Cochrane as new CCO
Soft2Bet, an international sportsbook and casino operator, announced that it has appointed Andrew Cochrane as Chief Commercial Officer in an effort to expand the company’s...
