Sports Betting news and trends

Aethir Launches $100 Million AI Fund as Sony Seeks AI Game Patent
artificial intelligence // October 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up fresh possibilities across the gaming and sports betting sectors. Recent developments showcase this trend, with Aethir launching a $100 million fund for AI and gaming projects, PlayVS teaming up with Omnic.AI for esports analysis, Sony patenting AI-assisted game asset...

Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting
Consumer Insights // September 20, 2024

Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection at a time when online sports betting has become a “craze” in Brazil, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 20). Brazil has...

Brazil to Bar Use of Credit Cards in Online Gambling
Regulation // September 17, 2024

Online gambling companies reportedly will be prevented from operating in Brazil if they haven’t requested authorization to do so. The potential suspensions announced by Brazil’s Finance Ministry will begin Oct. 1 as part of the country’s tightening of online gambling rules, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 17)....

Federal Bill Targets AI and Credit Cards in ‘Addictive’ Sports Betting
Regulation // September 13, 2024

A newly proposed bill would require states that allow sports betting to meet minimum federal standards covering advertising, affordability and artificial intelligence. The SAFE Bet Act was introduced Thursday (Sept. 12) by Congressman Paul D. Tonko, D-.Y., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., according to a press release...

Interviews & Exclusives
MGM Resorts Expands BetMGM Gaming Brand to 29 Markets, Boosts Digital Wallet

February 13, 2024
MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas’ largest casino operator, reported record full-year and Q4 net revenue for its operations in the city on Tuesday (Feb. 13), a milestone achievement coming on the heels of a cyberattack which has left the hotel and gaming company facing a $100 million loss.  On Sept. 12, PYMNTS wrote that MGM Resorts’ websites […]

Instant Payouts Offer a Win-Win for Players and Online Betting Sites

January 17, 2024
Online gambling has skyrocketed in popularity in the past several years, largely due to the pandemic shutting down physical casinos. The move sent gamers online, which many found more fun...

Can Prize-Linked Savings Accounts Help Consumers Play Their Way to Prosperity?

September 13, 2023
In light of today’s challenging macro environment, Americans’ savings accounts may need some saving themselves. Inflation is top of mind for increasingly embattled consumers, with PYMNTS Intelligence finding that nearly three...

Trustly Powers Real-Time Bank Account Payouts for Sportsbook Player Winnings

February 07, 2023
The Super Bowl is synonymous with a surge in online sports betting. Last year, Americans wagered around $7.6 billion overall on the event, according to the American Gaming Association, with tens...

Quick Reads
Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting

September 20, 2024
Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection at a time when online sports betting has become a “craze” in Brazil, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 20). Brazil has become one of the world’s top six betting markets, according […]

Brazil to Bar Use of Credit Cards in Online Gambling

September 17, 2024
Online gambling companies reportedly will be prevented from operating in Brazil if they haven’t requested authorization to do so. The potential suspensions announced by Brazil’s Finance Ministry will begin Oct....

Federal Bill Targets AI and Credit Cards in ‘Addictive’ Sports Betting

September 13, 2024
A newly proposed bill would require states that allow sports betting to meet minimum federal standards covering advertising, affordability and artificial intelligence. The SAFE Bet Act was introduced Thursday (Sept. 12)...

US Sports Gambling Industry Totals $220 Billion Since 2018

September 06, 2024
As the NFL season gets underway, sports betting has reportedly become big business in the United States. Since a Supreme Court ruling overturned a law that prevented state-sanctioned sportsbooks in...