Sporttrade Joins the Party: Are Licensed Sportsbooks About to Compete With a New “Exchange” Rulebook?
CFTC Sports Exchange headlines are no longer a niche regulatory subplot — they’re becoming the main event, and Sporttrade just escalated it. Sporttrade, a state-licensed sports betting exchange currently operating in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to register as both a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and a Derivatives […]
IGA 2026: Schedule a Meeting with Stephen Crystal Booth 1306! and RSVP for the SCCG Party on Wednesday April 1 at Tom’s Watch Bar
Meet SCCG at IGA Booth 1306 (the SCCG × Arb Labs booth) from March 31 – April 3 to schedule time with Stephen Crystal and the SCCG team and connect during the show. Once you RSVP for our exclusive IGA Party on April 1, you’ll be able to pick up your wristband directly at Booth […]
Gaming Media M&A Accelerates as Genius Sports Announces $1.2B Legend Acquisition Reshaping Industry Consolidation
Gaming Media M&A accelerates as Genius Sports moves to acquire Legend in a deal valued at up to $1.2 billion, signaling a major shift toward vertically integrated sports data, media distribution, and fan monetization strategies across the global gaming industry. The announced acquisition of sports media and marketing technology company Legend by Genius Sports represents […]
Watch: Stephen Crystal Takes on Sportradar’s Degenmoji Challenge at ICE 2026
Best meetings at ICE Barcelona sometimes happen inside a game 😄🎮 What started as a quick stop on the expo floor turned into a fun, competitive run through #Degenmoji, proving that great ideas and real connections can happen in unexpected places.
New Ireland Gambling Licensing Goes Live, Opening a New Window for Operators
reland Gambling Licensing Ireland Gambling Licensing officially moves from theory to execution as the country begins issuing gambling licences, marking the true operational launch of a long-planned regulatory reset. After years of legislative build-up, Ireland’s gambling reform is no longer a policy discussion—it’s an operating environment. With the Gambling Regulation Act now activated, the Gambling […]
Bluff Raises $21 Million to Power Betting Innovation: A New Chapter in Betting Platforms
Bluff raises $21 million to power betting innovation, marking a significant step in the evolution of interactive and technology-driven betting platforms. The funding will accelerate platform growth, enhance user engagement, and bring a modern, community-focused experience to the iGaming world.
How White & Case Structured €3 Billion Financing for Betclic’s Acquisition of Tipico
The €3 billion financing for Betclic’s acquisition of Tipico highlights a major step in European online sports betting consolidation. White & Case structured a complex cross-border financing package, combining senior notes and term loans to support the creation of a larger, more competitive gaming entity, setting a new benchmark for strategic growth in the industry.
Meridianbet Completes Fairbet Acquisition to Expand Malta Retail Footprint
Meridianbet completes Fairbet acquisition, expanding its retail footprint in Malta and strengthening its position in the tightly regulated gaming market. The deal adds nine new outlets, enhances operational scale, and positions the company for long-term growth in both physical and omni-channel gaming.
New York Attorney General Issues Prediction Market Warning — Here’s What It Means for the Industry
Letitia James’ Prediction Market Warning has become the latest regulatory flashpoint as New York’s Attorney General formally cautions consumers and industry participants about the risks associated with unregulated sports betting and prediction market platforms, signaling a meaningful shift in how these products may be treated going forward. Prediction Market Warning Marks a Clear Regulatory Escalation […]
CFTC Prediction Market Rulebook Collides With Project Crypto and State-Level Enforcement
The CFTC prediction market rulebook is moving from concept to execution at the same time federal regulators launch Project Crypto and Nevada courts impose a temporary statewide ban on Polymarket—three developments that together mark a decisive inflection point for U.S. prediction market regulation. The CFTC Prediction Market Rulebook: What Has Actually Changed The most important […]