Category iGaming

Texas Gambling Dens Allegedly Paid Winners in Pokémon Cards

A suspected illegal gambling network in San Antonio, Texas, allegedly paid winners in Pokémon and sports trading cards. These could be exchanged for cash at a neighboring business, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. Deputies raided seven game rooms before dawn Wednesday (Nov.), detaining…

Hollywood Studios Ban Production Crews From Betting on Prediction Markets

From major political outcomes to the latest Hollywood rumors, prediction markets now offer trading on almost everything. But as the online platforms explode in popularity, a growing number of industries are cautioning insiders against trading non-public information. The entertainment industry is the latest to sound…

Genius Sports projects over $1bn in 2026 revenue

Genius Sports has raised its revenue and EBITDA expectations for 2026 after signing partnerships with the two biggest prediction markets companies in Q3 and chipping away at its net loss. The firm’s Q3 results showed that its net loss year-to-date remains much higher than last…

Are more Canadian provinces set to regulate online gambling?

Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape looks set to transform in the coming years as developments across the provinces signal strong, long term growth. In Quebec, the people have elected a government that backs regulated iGaming, while Alberta’s market launch, when adjusted for differences in population-size, is…