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The sports betting and iGaming operator Meridianbet has announced that its title sponsorship with the basketball team BC Crvena Zvezda will continue through 2030. The team is a men’s professional basketball club based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is part of … Continue reading →

A new study that examines the attitudes and behaviors of electronic gaming machine (EGM) venue customers and staff in Victoria, Australia, reveals high rates of problem gambling risk. The study has been published by the Victoria State Government, and it … Continue reading →

An Ankeny contractor who admitted to blowing customer money on “gambling” and “irresponsible spending” was sentenced on December 18, 2025, to three years in federal prison. According to court records, he was punished for lying during bankruptcy proceedings. Louis Grant … Continue reading →

A builder who swindled dozens of customers out of about £1.25 million ($1.69 million) has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a court heard he used some of the money to fund his gambling habit. Mark Killick, 56, … Continue reading →

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary casino in Vallejo, California, possibly as soon as January 2026. According to the Daily Republic, the site would be located on tribal land near … Continue reading →

MGM Resorts International has signed a new long-term branding deal with MGM China Holdings, strengthening the partnership as MGM China continues to post solid financial results. The updated agreement kicks in on January 1, 2026, and will run through the … Continue reading →

British actor Christopher Eccleston has lent his voice to the growing movement calling for an end to gambling advertising in the UK, weaving in subtle nods to Doctor Who along the way. The 61-year-old appears in a new public service … Continue reading →

Professional esports and entertainment brand FaZe Clan is facing another major turning point after all six remaining members of its influencer lineup announced their exits following the collapse of contract negotiations with new leadership. Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Rage and … Continue reading →

The World Cup 2026 draw was held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2025, officially setting the stage and soccer betting favorites for FIFA’s biggest tournament to date. The draw … Continue reading →

With online betting on the rise in the US and the rise of entertainment-focused prediction markets, is the identity of gambling evolving? The atmosphere of gambling is changing rapidly as more innovations enter the space. Prediction markets are encroaching on … Continue reading →