- February 17, 2026
ITV to Enter Online Gambling Space With January Launch
ITV is launching a gambling site in January. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK’s biggest free-to-view broadcaster, ITV, is planning to launch its own online gambling site.
Spain Soccer Icon Iker Casillas Joins Stake as Ambassador
Stake has named Spain’s Iker Casillas (pictured holding trophy) brand ambassador ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Stake has named Spain’s World
Landmark Aussie Case as Prisoner Sues Betting Managers
An ex-financial planner is seeking to recover AU$3m he stole to fund his gambling by suing sportsbooks and VIP customer managers. [Image: Shutterstock.com] In a
Feds Jail Gambling NJ Pizzeria Boss for $2.7m PPP Fraud
A US District Judge has sentenced a former New Jersey pizzeria owner to three years in prison for tax evasion and PPP fraud. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
LeBron’s Historic 1,297-Game Scoring Streak Finally Ends
LeBron James’s 1,297-game streak of scoring at least ten points has ended. [Image: Shutterstock.com] LeBron James was on an 18-year streak of scoring at least
Dutch Gambling Regulator Penalizes Unibet Record €4m
Unibet has to pay a record €4m ($4.6m) fine in the Netherlands. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Unibet’s parent company will have to pay a €4m ($4.6m) fine
Maurice Hawkins Physically Attacked at Home Poker Game
Maurice Hawkins was assaulted at a home poker game in Florida. [Image: World Poker Tour / Flickr.com] Twenty-one-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner
UK Budget Shock for Gambling Firms as Tax Rises to 40%
Wednesday’s UK budget saw taxes for online casino firms rise from 21% to 40%. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK gambling trade’s fears have come to pass
Illegal Sites Are a Third of Australia’s Online Gaming Market
Illegal offshore online gambling is thriving in Australia, with the unregulated vertical twice the size it was in 2019. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A report from H2
UKGC Flags Prepaid Voucher in £650k Videoslots Penalty
The UKGC has fined Videoslots Limited £650k ($850k). [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Videoslots Limited £650,000 ($850,340) for social responsibility and