Sportsbooks News
January 12, 2026
BetRivers Raises Minimum Stake In Illinois Again As Chicago Tax Hits Esports Bettors
BetRivers has again raised the minimum betting stake in Illinois as the company responds to a new Chicago city tax on gambling.
January 9, 2026
Rhode Island Could Offer Esports Betting As State Opens Bidding For One More Sportsbook
While extending its contract with IGT, Rhode Island has said it will grant one more sportsbook a gambling license this year to expand from its monopoly market.
January 8, 2026
Nebraska Bill That Would Allow Online Esports Betting Carried Into New Legislative Session
Two bills in Nebraska that would allow online esports betting in the state have been carried over into the new legislative session for consideration.
January 7, 2026
SIS Expands Esports Gaming Content with Midnite Launch
Sports Information Services has announced the launch of additional racing and esports gaming content with UK-based betting platform Midnite.
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…