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Novibet names Yiannis Stavroulas as new Chief Technology Officer

Novibet are excited to welcome Yiannis Stavroulas as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 25 years of experience, Yiannis brings a strong track record in leading engineering teams...

People News
Lawmakers block effort to legalise sports betting in Oklahoma

State lawmakers have once again hit pause on a move to make sports betting legal in Oklahoma. The proposal, House Bill 1047, failed in the state Senate with 27 votes against...

Legislation
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction

The United States Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against an active-duty soldier for placing a bet on the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, using classified military information...

Legal
Wisconsin announces lawsuits against prediction markets

Wisconsin’s top law enforcement official has sued a group of fintech and crypto platforms, including Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com, accusing them of facilitating illegal sports betting by offering...

Prediction Markets
Banijay Group completes Tipico acquisition

Banijay Group, the Entertainment powerhouse, has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Tipico Group. The combination between Betclic and Tipico marks a significant milestone for Banijay Group, reinforcing...

M&A
Betsson posts drop in profit for Q1 2026

Betsson AB was done more than 14% on Friday after the company posted a sharp drop in operating cash flow and a decline in active customers. Revenue for the quarter...

Finance News
New York Governor prohibits state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets

New York banned state employees from using insider information to trade on prediction markets. In an executive order signed today, Governor Kathy Hochul forbade the state’s government workforce from using “any nonpublic...

Legislation
PENN Entertainment reports Q1 revenue of $1.78bn

PENN Entertainment has reported first quarter adjusted earnings, exceeding analyst estimates of $0.05, though revenue of $1.78 billion fell short of the $1.75 billion consensus estimate. The company’s revenue increased...

Finance News
Sportradar stock plunges 28% on illegal markets report

Sportradar fell about 28% Wednesday after short sellers Muddy Waters and Callisto alleged its products are tied to unlicensed gambling sites. On April 22, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a...

Business News
Washington sports wagers top $75 million in March

Washington, D.C.’s sports betting market generated $75,147,822.33 in handle in March 2026, producing $8,818,009.73 in gross gaming revenue (GGR) at a 11.58% hold, and $2,080,222.94 in tax revenue. The month reinforces what has become the defining feature...

Sports Betting