Leading digital sports media group Better Collective has unveiled a landmark partnership with the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Under the deal, Better Collective’s recently released Playbook solution will launch in the US. Better Collective X Playbook Playbook Seeks to Change How Players Interact with Sports For context, Playbook was launched in…
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has penalized Betfred’s parent company, Petfre Limited, over regulatory failures. Among other things, the operator failed to properly inform players of their net position. United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission Betfred’s Petfre Limited Betfred’s Operator Breached the RTS In its latest announcement, the UKGC said that it has…
UK-facing sports betting operator Midnite has secured a revolving credit facility that will power its local expansion. This comes several months after the sportsbook closed a multi-million dollar funding round. Midnite The Funds Will Provide the Company with Financial Flexibility According to the latest announcement, Midnite has secured a revolving credit facility of up to…
The White House has changed its mind about appointing ex-Kalshi member and crypto ally Brian Quintenz as the next Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) lead. This decision was first reported by Politico and confirmed by the White House soon after. White House Brian Quintenz Commodity Futures Trading Commission Politico Quintenz Was Honored by the…
Big news for horseracing aficionados as ITV has penned a four-year agreement to continue broadcasting UK horseracing through 2030. Fans can look forward to exclusive, free-to-air coverage of some of Britain’s top races. The Expanded Deal Will Ensure Fans Have Access to Free-to-Air Coverage The new deal will run from 2027 until the end of…
GambleAware has published a new survey conducted on the charity’s behalf by Social Finance1 and Sherbert Research, which found that 87% of all students aged 13-17 have encountered gambling in one way or another. GambleAware Social Finance1 Sherbert Research which found that 87% of all students aged 13-17 GambleAware Sounds Alarm over Kids’ Exposure to…
Recently, Kai Cenat became the first Twitch streamer to hit 1 million active Twitch members. He is one of the most popular content creators. A recently uploaded clip on X shows Kai sharing with Kirk Franklin, a gospel magician, about how in 2023 he turned down a deal for $60 million with Kick. He described…
A US federal judge has decided that Apple, Google, and Meta must handle class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits claim they made money from illegal gambling through casino-like mobile apps. This decision is a blow to the tech companies, which tried to get rid of the claims by using protections under federal law. A US federal judge…
New York’s ongoing battle for three downstate casino permits has narrowed to four candidates, with proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers now entering the last phase. This development follows a series of crucial community advisory panel votes that knocked out several well-known Manhattan projects and a Coney Island plan earlier this week. four candidates…
The first day of offering same-game parlays barely made a dent in Kalshi’s bottom line, but the launch was enough to trigger a ripple effect on the sports betting industry. The new product generated less than $2,000 in fees, yet DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment shares lost $7 billion in market value in total. same-game parlays…
