IG Group Acquires Underdog for $1.1 Billion to Enter US Prediction
FTSE 100 firm IG Group has agreed to acquire US sports company Underdog in a move which could hold big implications for a variety of sectors.
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Healthcare Students Turn to Prediction Markets for Tuition
According to a recent report by Clasp, many healthcare students are using sports betting and prediction markets to fund their tuition.
Resorts World New York City Reveals Expansion Plans
New York’s first casino, Resorts World New York City, will today unveil plans for the next phase of its $5.5 billion expansion project that it says will transform it into the country’s largest integrated resort.
Merkur Group Acquires US Slots Provider White Hat Studios
Merkur Group has entered into an agreement to acquire White Hat Studios, a US-focused slots supplier, in a transaction that advances the German gaming company's presence in regulated American iGaming markets.
Kalshi's Unconventional Social Media Marketing Tactics
Kalshi has been identified as the latest company deploying unusual marketing techniques on social media platform X.
Biloxi Casino Project Advances After Court Ruling
A lengthy legal dispute regarding a proposed casino resort in Biloxi, US, has taken a major step forward after a circuit court judge upheld a key regulatory approval for the development.
World Cup Ticket Costs Impacting Fan Behavior
World Cup ticket costs push fans home or toward fraud. Govee finds US fans staying home to escape ticket costs, while emerchantpay reveals UK Gen Z willing to risk scams for cheaper World Cup entry.
Bet365 Marks Milestones in Online and Radio Sectors
Multinational betting giant bet365 has stamped its market leadership in Spain, while simultaneously making marketing moves in its home market of the UK.
Former Supreme Court Lawyer Faces Lengthy Prison Term for Tax
US federal prosecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term for former Supreme Court lawyer Thomas Goldstein, convicted of multiple tax and financial crimes for his high-stakes poker endeavors.
Top New Social Casinos to Explore in June 2026
On the hunt for a fresh new social casino to explore this June 2026? The US sweepstakes casino scene is moving at breakneck speed, with incoming platforms dropping massive game catalogs, eye-catching bonuses, and creative features that outclass older sites.
US Prediction Markets Target Australian Politics
US-based online prediction sites are drawing attention for allowing users to speculate on the minutest details of Australian public life, from elections to the very words uttered by the country’s prime minister.
Polymarket to Launch Parlays in the US
Polymarket is preparing to launch parlays on its platform as it expands in the US.