3 May 2026
The executive vice president and assistant general counsel of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Dan Spillane, has called for tighter regulations of prediction markets to protect the integrity of his sport and others. In a letter addressed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Spillane asked for tighter restrictions on players.
In a tense investors meeting this week, CEO of troubled betting behemoth Evoke Plc, Per Widerström, attempted to reassure shareholders after a period of share declines and mounting debt. In a delayed FY2025 call, the company revealed substantial losses were incurred during the period as profit after tax declined by 149% to a loss of £541 million.
Hacksaw reported 28% revenue growth in Q1 2026 while maintaining an 82% adjusted EBIT margin. Profit and operating cash flow also increased during the quarter.
SBC has released the 2026 SBC Awards Americas shortlist ahead of the June ceremony. The awards will recognise operators, suppliers, affiliates and other industry firms across the region.
Soft2Bet has launched Zinx in Romania, combining casino games and sports betting under one local brand. The launch expands its multi-brand strategy in the market.
TaDa Gaming has expanded in South Africa through a new partnership with Sunbet. The deal adds its slot content to one of the country’s recognised gaming brands.
Sportradar reported stronger first-quarter earnings, but investor focus shifted to the IMG Arena deal and short seller claims. The company maintained its full-year guidance.
A Nebraska study estimates legal online sports betting could raise nearly $87 million in state tax revenue over five years. Supporters are using the figure in a 2026 ballot campaign.
Michigan is giving residents free access to Gamban as it expands its safer gambling toolkit. The software is meant to block gambling sites across devices, including offshore platforms outside the regulated market.
Shares fell by more than 30% in Sportradar last week after a report alleges the company retains links to hundreds of illegal gambling sites on its official website. The company, a Switzerland-based sports analytics firm, was accused by short sellers Muddy Waters and Callisto Research of harbouring relationships with more than 250 unlicensed betting companies.
