Fanatics enters prediction market race with launch across 24 U.S. states Summary Fanatics has launched Fanatics Markets, an event-trading/prediction-market platform that lets users wager on outcomes across sports, finance and culture. The platform went live in 10 states initially and will expand to 24 states by the end of the week, adding major markets including […]
Fanatics Markets rolls out as sportsbook operators chase new growth Summary Fanatics has launched Fanatics Markets — an event‑trading/prediction markets product — in 10 US states and is expanding to 14 more this week via a partnership with Crypto.com. The platform allows trading on sports, finance and culture now, with planned expansions next year into […]
Fanatics Markets rolls out as sportsbook operators chase new growth Summary Fanatics has launched Fanatics Markets — an event‑trading/prediction market product — in 10 US states via a partnership with Crypto.com, and plans to expand into a further 14 states later this week. The platform will offer trading on sports, finance and culture now, with […]
Gibraltar warns UK online gambling tax hikes may hit revenues, jobs Summary Gibraltar’s government warns that steep UK tax increases on online gambling — remote gaming duty rising from 21% to 40% (from April 2026) and online general betting duty up from 15% to 25% (from April 2027) — could damage one of the territory’s […]
Fanatics begins 24-state prediction markets rollout Summary Fanatics launched Fanatics Markets on 3 December, beginning a phased rollout of a CFTC-regulated prediction markets app across 24 US states. Phase One went live in 10 states (Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah) with a further 14 states […]
Hector Fernandez officially becomes IGT chief executive after year off Summary Ex-Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez has been named chief executive of IGT, a year after leaving Aristocrat. The appointment follows IGT’s divestment of its lottery division and its sale and merger with Everi Holdings under Apollo. Fernandez arrives with a strong gaming and technology […]
EveryMatrix selects Cevro AI to provide operators with fully integrated empathic AI support agents Summary EveryMatrix has formed a strategic partnership with Cevro AI to embed domain-tuned generative AI support agents across its ecosystem. The agents are trained specifically on iGaming workflows, player behaviour, compliance rules and operator processes, enabling them to handle complex account […]
BetMakers signs multi-year agreement to launch CrownBet Summary BetMakers Technology has signed an exclusive five-year technology and services agreement with Betfair Australia to power the relaunch of the CrownBet brand. The company will deliver a full end-to-end wagering stack — a customised Apollo wagering platform, trading and risk services, a content engine and core platform […]
Most of Wynn Al Marjan Island project’s budget already spent or procured – Wynn Resorts | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts reports that 67% of the US$5.1 billion budget for its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort has been spent or contractually secured (around US$3.4bn). The UAE’s first casino‑anchored integrated resort is progressing rapidly, with major […]
Where is Cassandra Li Ong? Fugitive POGO operator may have fled Philippines for China Summary Punchy: A high-profile suspect in a human-trafficking probe tied to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) appears to have slipped out of reach. The government now thinks Cassandra Li Ong, accused of running the Lucky 99 South POGO and linked to […]
