Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Scoring Anomalies Disrupt Betting
Married couple Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry are at the center of a scoring controversy that affected betting markets on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
England Fan's Heartwarming World Cup Trip with Grandpa
There have been several feel-good stories during the 2026 World Cup, but the ones that dominate the headlines occur on the pitch. This one did not.
Gaming1: Balancing Entertainment and Responsibility
In a highly regulated industry technology creates opportunities, but people and culture determine whether you capture them.
South Korean Opposition Leader Accuses President of Turning Stock
The South Korean stock market has become a “gambling den,” claimed the leader of the largest opposition party, while accusing President Lee Jae-myung of causing the problem.
Michael Burry Backs Sportsbooks Against Prediction Market Threat
Michael Burry, the investor who inspired the movie The Big Short, has bought shares in Flutter and DraftKings, expressing confidence that the sportsbooks can overcome the threat of prediction markets.
UK Tote Group Appoints New CCO and COO
The UK Tote Group has made another shakeup to its leadership team, appointing Eugene Delaney as its B2B Chief Commercial Officer and promoting Paddy Desmond to Group Chief Operating Officer.
North Carolina Gov. Signs Budget to Increase Betting Tax
Gov. Josh Stein signed the North Carolina budget on Tuesday, officially raising the state’s online sports betting tax rate and confirming that the state intends to tax prediction market platforms, even though it will not regulate them.
US Sportsbooks Profit from US World Cup Elimination
The US Men’s National Team’s exit from the World Cup was bad news for American punters, but it has brought financial cheer to sportsbooks across the country.
Pressure Mounts on FIFA President Infantino After World Cup Red Card
UEFA, European politicians and senior figures across football are putting pressure on FIFA after its handling of the Folarin Balogun controversy raised questions over the organisation’s governance.
Polymarket Aims to Rebuild Trust in U.S. Market
Prediction market platform Polymarket has launched a broad campaign to rebuild trust and reposition its business following its return to the U.S. market after four years.
Italian Senate Bill Proposes 2% Levy on Domestic Football Bets to Fund
A bill introduced in the Italian Senate proposes a 2% levy on all domestic football bets to create a dedicated funding stream for Italian football, with proceeds earmarked for youth development, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
State Lawmakers' Strategies Against Sports Prediction Markets
Prediction markets were a major focus at the NCLGS Summer Meeting, with lawmakers discussing strategies to address them.