A University of Bristol study shows the EPL front-jersey ban trimmed gambling ads by 10.5%, yet sleeves, training gear and stadium perimeter keep exposure high.
Investors favor casino operators with weaker balance sheets as high debt maturities and rising rates threaten refinancing plans.
Read story →The OCC drops a presumption that would block third-party stablecoin rewards, leaving banks exposed to deposit flight as the GENIUS Act nears enforcement.
Read story →Meanwhile, EA signals continued investment in Battlefield and Apex Legends, both of which generate steady revenue streams.
Read story →Polymarket pulled its Cornell bet after backlash, cutting $450k in volume and raising regulatory concerns over prediction markets tied to ongoing.
The takeaway for operators is that every IP deal should include a clear term sheet that specifies duration, territory, and usage rights.
Prediction markets are approaching $1 B in notional volume ahead of the 2026 US midterms, with Kalshi and Polymarket offering 21,000 contracts and regulators.
Underdog Tennessee lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction in Nashville, arguing that federal CFTC oversight preempts Tennessee’s wagering laws.
Fishlabs layoffs hit development and support units as the studio trims staff to align with changing project requirements.
San Francisco hosts GamesBeat Next 2026 on Nov. 2-3, featuring 500 execs, 41 sessions, and a focus on AI, finance and the creator economy.
BGC and a coalition of major UK bookies have formally requested that the government delay the planned increase in the general betting tax.
Sun International launches a charter that places responsible gambling at board level and bans ads during peak hours, while pledging 10% of ad spend.
