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DATA.BET CEO: Prediction markets moved from niche to a distinct betting vertical
DATA.BET CEO Yurii Berest says broader event coverage and simpler presentation drove prediction markets into the mainstream, and explains how the supplier built its own offering within a familiar sportsbook interface.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Former Florida problem gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years for embezzling from employer
Philip Lee Sullivan, who led the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling's 888-ADMIT-IT helpline, received a 118.5-month prison term for stealing from his former employer Royal American. He must also pay nearly $1.5 million in restitution.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
The PA to acquire Australian racing data and media group RAS in deal due to close in February 2027
UK news agency The PA has agreed to buy RAS Technology Holdings, owner of Racing and Sports, for an undisclosed sum. Completion is expected in February 2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.Read the story- SBC News
Former ONJN president Soare defends his record and urges regulator not to drop problem gambling work
Vlad-Cristian Soare, ex-president of Romania's ONJN, told Adevărul his reforms disrupted interests tied to opacity and tax evasion. He defended the 'Conscious and Free' grants programme, which the current leadership plans to inspect.Read the story Photo: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
New York Mega Millions player wins $5M Match 5 prize as jackpot climbs to $413M
A New York player matched five white numbers in the 16 October Mega Millions drawing and won $5 million with a 5x multiplier. No one took the $403 million jackpot, which has grown to an estimated $413 million.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $607M After Maryland Player Wins $1M Match 5 Prize
No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing, so the jackpot has grown to $607 million. A Maryland player won $1 million for matching five white balls, and 24 players took tier-three prizes.Read the story- SBC News
Austria's gambling reform nears TRIS standstill deadline on 5 November as licensing plans take shape
Austria's plan to replace its online gambling monopoly with an open licensing system faces the end of its EU TRIS standstill period on 5 November 2026. Concessions could be awarded from January 2027, with operations authorised from October 2027.Read the story Photo: © European GamingEuropean Gaming
BGaming signs content supply deal with Peruvian operator LaFija.com
BGaming will supply its full game portfolio to LaFija.com, a Peruvian online casino and sportsbook operator, in the studio's latest Latin American agreement. The deal was announced on 19 October 2026.Read the story- SBC News
Kambi signs multi-year Turnkey Sportsbook deal with UK and Ireland bookmaker QuinnBet
Kambi Group has agreed a multi-year partnership under which QuinnBet will migrate to Kambi's Turnkey Sportsbook. The deal adds to Kambi's network as its share price rises in 2026.Read the story Photo: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Catena Media cuts 2026 outlook after weak Q3, citing search shifts and lower operator marketing spend
Affiliate group Catena Media has revised its 2026 guidance after a weak third quarter. CEO Manuel Stan blamed changes in search and reduced operator marketing budgets, and pointed to diversification into new revenue streams.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming Business
ACMA publishes first guidance on Australia's ban on notable people in gambling advertising
The ACMA has issued initial guidance on the notable persons provision of Australia's new gambling advertising rules, which take effect on 1 January 2027 and give industry under three months to prepare.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Underdog sues Tennessee over state gaming law enforcement against its prediction market business
Underdog has filed a federal complaint against Tennessee's attorney general and sports wagering regulator, arguing that federal law takes precedence over state gaming rules for prediction markets. The suit follows a Sixth Circuit ruling favoring state enforcement.Read the story