news725

The NCAA has ruled two former Fordham men’s basketball players permanently ineligible following findings that they were involved in a point-shaving scheme connected to a broader federal investigation into sports betting-related corruption. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson received lifetime bans after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions concluded that...

The Isle of Man has completed a significant legislative update to its gambling framework after the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill passed its final stage in Tynwald. Lawmakers concluded the process when the House of Keys approved amendments introduced by the Legislative Council, bringing the bill to the end of parliamentary scrutiny. The legislation now awa...

MGM China has reinforced its focus on high-end customers in Macau, outlining a strategy centered on product quality as it continues to invest in premium gaming and accommodation upgrades across its properties. The approach comes as the company seeks to maintain and grow its market share in a competitive environment shaped by evolving customer preferences. Du...

Uganda’s Parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling taxation system, introducing a single 30 percent rate across betting and gaming activities as part of broader fiscal measures tied to the 2026–27 national budget. The reform follows the passage of the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill 2026 alongside updates to income tax rules th...

Ireland’s National Lottery operator has called on the government to prohibit bookmakers from offering bets on lottery results, arguing the long-standing practice is diverting substantial revenue and affecting contributions to public initiatives. The issue has sparked disagreement with betting industry representatives, who maintain that such wagers are a legitimate and...