Author: Andrew Fletcher

Underdog, the US-based sports firm, is voluntarily surrendering its fantasy sports licences in seven American states as it pivots toward prediction market operations. The states affected by the shutdown are Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, covering some of the most significant fantasy sports markets in the country. Underdog entered into an agreement in late July to be acquired by UK-based FTSE 100 fintech firm IG Group in a deal valued at $1.1bn. The decision to exit these seven states follows regulatory determinations that operating a predictions platform alongside fantasy sports is not considered compatible by those…

The American Gaming Association has forecast $29.5bn will be wagered legally on the 2026 NFL season, a figure virtually unchanged from the previous year’s $29.4bn. The AGA said the stalled growth is a direct consequence of the rapid rise of prediction markets, which are increasingly diverting activity away from regulated sportsbooks. The forecast covers preseason games, futures booked as early as March, the playoffs, and Super Bowl LXI scheduled for March 2027. The trade body noted the flat handle is particularly striking given that legal sports betting has continued to expand across the United States in recent years. According to…

Yggdrasil, the fast-growing online gaming supplier, has secured a new content partnership with Kaizen Gaming, strengthening its position in Romania’s regulated iGaming market. The deal will give Romanian players access to some of Yggdrasil’s most popular titles, including Valley of the Gods, Vikings Go to Hell, and Rainbow Ryan. The agreement covers a broad portfolio of content, ensuring Betano’s growing Romanian player base has no shortage of high-quality gaming options to choose from. Beyond Yggdrasil’s own titles, the partnership also includes top-performing games from studios operating under the YGG Masters Program, broadening the scope of the deal considerably. Studios participating…

Bally’s Corporation CFO Mira Mircheva has resigned from her position effective immediately, leaving the company at a particularly turbulent moment in its recent history. President and former CEO George Papanier will step in on an interim basis while the company begins its search for a permanent replacement. According to an official statement from the US-listed casino operator, Mircheva is departing the role due to personal reasons, though the timing raises inevitable questions. The resignation follows Bally’s issuing a going concern warning alongside its Q2 results last month, signalling doubts about its ability to continue operating over the next 12 months.…

Sweden’s government has launched a formal investigation into gambling among children and young adults that could result in sweeping new regulations and enforcement measures. The review was triggered by what officials describe as a sharp and alarming increase in risky gambling behaviour among young men across the country. Minister for Health Elisabet Lann has been outspoken about the scale of the problem, warning that risky gambling rates among young men have doubled in recent years. According to Lann, the issue now affects one in five young men, a figure she described as deeply concerning for Swedish society. “Gambling problems are…

An NHS health app website has become the latest UK public sector platform to be targeted by a cyber attack promoting illegal casinos to British consumers. My Therappy, a Devonshire-based healthtech company established in 2013 as the first health app review site for stroke patients, appears to have had its website hijacked by promotions for non-UK and non-GAMSTOP casinos. The site does not appear to have received an official news update since October 2020, potentially leaving it vulnerable to exploitation by bad actors operating in the unlicensed gambling space. An author named Daniel Reeves is listed across the site’s content,…

BetTOM, one of the UK’s newest challenger betting brands, has secured a trio of commercial partnerships across the English Football League in a rapid marketing expansion. The operator has announced deals with Burnley FC and Stockport County this week, following last week’s announcement of a partnership with EFL League One side Peterborough United. BetTOM will serve as the Official Betting Partner for all three clubs as it looks to build brand recognition across English football’s lower divisions. The Burnley agreement stands out as arguably the most significant of the three, with the Clarets having been relegated from the Premier League…

BoyleSports has taken a stance that sets it apart from many operators increasingly leaning on technology and data to manage gambling harm. In an era where artificial intelligence and automated systems are reshaping nearly every corner of the gambling industry, the bookmaker is putting people first. The operator’s director has spoken openly about the importance of maintaining genuine human relationships when identifying and supporting at-risk customers. While technology and data analysis do play a meaningful role in the operator’s safer gambling strategy, they are not considered the primary solution. The director stressed that “human connection” remains central to how BoyleSports…

Welsh online bookmaker DragonBet has announced a new partnership with Cardiff Rugby, one of Wales’ four professional rugby union clubs competing at the highest level. Cardiff Rugby was founded in 1876, making it one of the oldest and most storied rugby clubs in the world, with a deeply embedded place in global rugby culture. The 2026/27 season carries extra significance for Cardiff Rugby, as the club celebrates its 150th anniversary on the field, a milestone that few sporting organisations ever reach. DragonBet’s corporate identity is built around Welsh national pride, making the partnership with Cardiff Rugby a natural and symbolically…

Bally’s Corporation has announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mira Mircheva has submitted her resignation from the company. Mircheva notified Bally’s of her intent to resign on August 30, 2026, citing personal reasons for her departure from the organisation. Her resignation is formally effective September 4, 2026, though she will remain with the company through September 30, 2026, to support a smooth leadership transition. The company confirmed that Mircheva’s departure was not the result of any dispute with Bally’s or its leadership team. To steady the financial division during this period, the Board of Directors has appointed…