Sportsbooks News
January 6, 2026
Brazil Gives Final Approval On Reduced Gambling Tax Increase
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved a rise in gambling tax in Brazil, up to 13% this year, then to 14%, before a final 2028 rise to 15%.
January 6, 2026
GG.Bet Leaving UK Esports Betting Market This Week
Esports-focused betting platform GG.Bet will end operations in the UK this week after surrendering its license.
December 31, 2025
Colorado’s Ute Tribes Appeal To Higher Court In Argument Over Online Betting
Two Colorado tribes have filed a federal appeal against a ruling denying them the right to offer online sports betting.
December 22, 2025
Japan Esports Betting to Remain Prohibited, Say Lawmakers
Japanese lawmakers met to discuss the prospect of legalizing sports betting, but the group has no plans to relax the country’s strict laws in the near term. Esports betting remains…
December 17, 2025
Arizona Removes Underdog License Over Launch of Prediction Markets, More Operators At Risk
Arizona has taken the unprecedented step of removing Underdog’s DFS license over the company’s involvement in prediction markets.
December 12, 2025
Valve Bans Teams From Promoting Skins Gambling and Case Opening Sites
Valve has updated its tournament regulations to prohibit teams from promoting skins gambling or case opening sites on their jerseys. The software company updated the terms of its Limited Game…
December 11, 2025
OG Esports Announces Deal With Online Gambling Platform Melbet While Expanding In Southeast Asia
OG Esports has announced a partnership with the gambling company Melbet as the organization expands into Southeast Asia (SEA). The partnership follows the esports team’s unveiling of an all-Filipino Dota…
November 13, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Give Up Nevada Sports Betting Licenses to Focus On Prediction Markets
FanDuel and DraftKings have both surrendered their sports betting licenses in Nevada as the companies prepare to launch their own prediction market platforms. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) confirmed…
November 11, 2025
MLB Announces Limits on Micro Bets With Other Sports Urged to Follow
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced an agreement with sportsbooks to restrict betting on micro bets, such as individual pitches.
November 6, 2025
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as PENN Terminates Deal, Will Focus on iGaming
PENN Entertainment announced that it will terminate its deal with ESPN, leading to the closure of ESPN Bet in December this year. PENN and ESPN revealed that the ESPN Bet…