Chinese Court Issues World Cup Betting Warning
Chinese courts and law enforcement agencies have warned the public to stay away from World Cup betting rings and illegal sports wagering platforms.
Germany vs Ivory Coast 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Preview
Germany and Ivory Coast face off at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. Germany dominated Curacao 7-1 in the Group Stage, while Ivory Coast put up a tough fight.
LA Firefighter Union Secretary Arrested for Stealing Funds to Gamble
Adam Walker, the former Secretary of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC), has been arrested on allegations that he stole funds from the nonprofit to gamble online.
New York Knicks break several NBA Finals records
The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs broke viewership, social media, digital engagement, and merchandise records.
Chicago City Council Rejects Proposal to Ban Sweepstakes Machines
The Chicago City Council voted 33-15 on Wednesday against a proposal that would have prohibited sweepstakes machines across the city, siding with concerns raised by the administration of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits Record $625.5M in May 2026
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry reached a new milestone in May 2026, setting an all-time monthly revenue record of $625.5 million.
MGM Denies Taking Waitress’s $76K Tip
Earlier this year, MGM Resorts came under fire for allegedly taking a generous $76,000 tip from one of its waitresses and returning it to the patron.
AI Impact on Sports Integrity Highlighted by Fake Eric Trump Texts
AI is creating a new challenge for sports integrity partners, as seen in Eric Trump's denial of match-fixing allegations linked to the recent UFC Freedom 250 event.
BetFury Partners with Utexo for Bitcoin Lightning USDT Payments
CasinoBeats can exclusively reveal that BetFury has partnered with Utexo to bring Bitcoin Lightning-based USDT payments to its platform this summer.
Brazil Finance Minister Calls for Tighter Betting Regulations
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan advocates for stricter regulations, higher taxes, and tighter advertising limits for betting companies in Brazil.
Dutch Regulator Fines Chestoption $3.5 Million for Unlicensed Gambling
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada €3.1 million (US$3.59 million) for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players without a licence.
Fox Escapes FIFA Sanction for World Cup Ad-Break Overrun
Fox escaped FIFA sanction for overrunning ads in the World Cup opener, but stands to make up to $330m from the tournament’s first in-game breaks