Sports Betting – Page 15 | Global Gaming Insider

Albania completes legal framework for online sports betting licences

Albania has completed the regulatory framework needed to launch online sports betting, although the date for opening the licensing application process has not yet been announced.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

Underdog moves prediction markets onto wholly owned exchange

The operator has brought trading and clearing infrastructure in-house after previously routing event contracts through Crypto.com and Kalshi.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Online + 1 more

Svenska Spel rejects responsible gambling criticism after 340% customer rise

The state-owned operator said automated monitoring has shifted staffing towards technical development as World Cup betting lifted its first-half profit.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

China and Vietnam intensify World Cup betting crackdown as arrests mount

Authorities in both countries have targeted account networks, payment services and overseas connections used to facilitate illegal football betting during the tournament's closing stages.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Council of Europe urges FIFA to tighten integrity rules after World Cup controversies

Secretary General Alain Berset has called for a formal integrity dialogue ahead of the 2030 World Cup, citing political interference and the expansion of betting markets during the 2026 tournament.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold suspended for violating NFL’s gambling policy

Gold is currently in his 13th season with the Cardinals and was promoted to Director of College Scouting in June 2025 but has been suspended indefinitely for providing inside information.

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

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Meridianbet to serve as official partner of UFC Fight Night Serbia on 1 August

The 1 August event will represent UFC’s first-ever show in Serbia, while Meridianbet will also serve as the mixed martial arts organisation’s exclusive sports betting sponsor in the country.

1 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

ADG reports 4.3% decrease in total wagering handle to $676.7m for May

FanDuel led all event wagering operators with just over $17.8m of revenue during May, equating to a decrease of 14.7%, while DraftKings’ revenue totaled $15.4m and fell 10.8%.

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 8 more

Pennsylvania eclipses $7bn in FY gaming revenue, decreases 1.7% for June

The $7bn in fiscal year 2025-2026 gaming revenue represents an increase of 9.6%, while retail slots generated the most revenue during June despite witnessing a fall of 1.3% to $196.6m.

3 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller