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Underdog confirmed to be shutting down sports betting in North Carolina

Underdog is shutting down its sports wagering operations in the state of North Carolina next week, as confirmed by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The regulator shared the news on Wednesday (December 10) stating that it wants to make … Continue reading

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Indian Tribes reach tentative agreement with Washington Gambling Commission on new electronic gaming proposals

The Washington Gambling Commission has reached a tentative agreement with two Indian Tribes which allows them to offer electronic table gaming. The regulator shared that it has reached an agreement with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe on Wednesday (December 10) … Continue reading

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Industry giants form coalition to defend and standardize US prediction markets

Kalshi and Crypto.com have announced they’re forming the Coalition for Prediction Markets, a new national alliance that brings together industry players like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Underdog in the US. The goal, they say, is to protect what they call “safe, … Continue reading

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Tennessee Sports Wagering Council hits two ‘illegal sportsbooks’ with fines

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has slapped two ‘illegal sportsbooks’ with a $50,000 fine each. The latest fines to the two sportsbooks, called BetDSI and BetNow, take the fines issued to so-called illegal entities by the SWC up to … Continue reading

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Matchbook: prediction market is launching in UK as ‘road test’ before US

A prediction market will soon be entering the UK as sports betting exchange Matchbook says its technology debut in January will be a ‘road test’ ahead of potential United States entry. The company, which is majority-owned by professional gambler Zeljko … Continue reading

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Denmark reports large decrease in total gambling spend – but led by one market only

The Gambling Authority in Denmark has found a large decrease in the total gambling spend compared to the same period in 2024. The Danish Gambling Authority has shared data for October 2025, highlighting a large decrease in the total gambling … Continue reading

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Derek Sein-Lwin wins 2025 WSOP main event final at Cherokee

Derek Sein-Lwin takes home the grand prize at the Cherokee WSOP Circuit Main Event, winning a massive  $281,514 at his first WSOP Circuit ring. The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is over, with Sein-Lwin taking home the biggest prize … Continue reading

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Crypto.com quietly discloses that customers will face three-second delay on sports wagers

Crypto.com has confirmed that customers will experience a three-second delay when placing wagers on sports games, offering some an advantage over others. Crypto.com has revealed in its terms and conditions that customers will face a three-second delay when wagering on … Continue reading

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NBA players to get greater biometric data through Orreco and Sportradar deal

The company which provides bio-analytics solutions for athletes, Orreco, will now officially integrate NBA tracking data from Sportradar. Sportradar is the official data partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its real-time player tracking and event data will now … Continue reading

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Evoke launches strategic review exploring possible group sale or breakup after budget tax rises

Evoke Plc has begun a formal review of its future direction as pressure grows in the UK gambling industry, with newly announced tax hikes and planned store reductions by one of its major brands adding to the strain. In a … Continue reading

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