Illya Nayshevsky

Gambling Laws Tend to Reflect Cultures and Economics of States and CountriesGambling laws across the globe are diverse and mirror the cultures, economics, and political contexts of particular jurisdictions.State of PlayThe global gambling industry is marked by a vast array of laws shaping online casino play from country to country.In 2024 alone, the sector faced over millions of dollars in...

Cosmo Spins Launch OverviewGambling.com Launches Groundbreaking Free-to-Play Game: Cosmo Spins - Gaming International OnlineNew Free-to-Play Slot ExperienceGambling.com Launches Groundbreaking Free-to-Play Game: Cosmo SpinsOct 16, 2025Gambling.com, the recognised leader in global online casino reviews and bonus comparison, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – Cosmo Spins, a...

888’s position in US online gambling888 Holdings has been at the epicenter of regulated US online gambling for the past six years. In other words, the Gibraltar-headquartered company has been a leading player right from the outset.888 has its poker platform in Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey, plus its 888 Casino and 888 Sportsbook products in New Jersey. Additionally, its technology powers...

FanDuel Predicts Launches With Limited Access in New JerseyFanDuel will debut a new kind of trading platform this December, but New Jersey users won’t see the full product. The company has announced the upcoming launch of FanDuel Predicts, a standalone app offering event-based trading markets across sports, economic indicators, and global benchmarks.Developed in partnership with CME Group,...

Underdog to End North Carolina Sports BettingUnderdog to Cease North Carolina Sports Betting, Will Launch Prediction Markets in StateThe North Carolina Lottery Commission reported today the licensed sports betting operator will cease sports betting in the state on Dec. 16.Underdog confirmed the report, instead choosing to focus on its prediction market offerings throughout the U.S.Underdog...

Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Week 14 Review and Week 15 OutlookThe fantasy football playoffs are finally here in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. With that in mind, this week’s Panic Meter is going to focus on players performing well, but in tough matchups for this week.We’re looking at players who may disappoint this week based on matchup. After reading, you’ll have a better sense of...

Seven Days And A Half Million Missouri Sports Betting AccountsGeolocation supplier GeoComply has processed more than 18.5 million location checks in Missouri since the launch of legal sports betting there one week ago. Those checks came from more than 520,000 sports betting accounts across the state, per a release from the company.Missouri sports betting launched last Monday at midnight with...

Press release overviewGeoComply’s early look at Missouri’s sports betting launchGeoComply, a global leader in advanced anti-fraud, identity and geolocation compliance technologies for the U.S. sports betting market, today released an early snapshot of activity following the launch of legal online sports betting in Missouri just after midnight on 1 December.Key highlights from the first 24...

Massachusetts Court Hears Dispute Over Sports Prediction MarketsSuffolk County Superior Court this week became the setting for a closely watched dispute over how sports-linked prediction markets should be regulated. Massachusetts officials asked the court to stop Kalshi from offering sports event contracts to state residents, arguing that the company’s activity resembles unlicensed sports...

Jingle Bells Bonanza 2 Arrives at Cybet CasinoRed Tiger Gaming has released its festive slot, Jingle Bells Bonanza 2, now available at Cybet Casino.Players can enjoy vibrant visuals, engaging gameplay, and holiday-themed excitement. The slot targets both casual gamers and high rollers seeking big wins. As more US crypto casinos adopt Red Tiger titles, this release adds a strong contender for...

What Are the Best Live Online Casinos?What Are the Best Live Online Casinos? (December 2025)About Betting NewsBetting News is your trusted source for betting picks and up to date news and stats on the NFL, MLB, NHL and many other sports.We analyze every game to help you find the best bets and best odds to wager on today’s games.We also review online gambling websites to help you find the...

Prediction Is Becoming The World’s Next Trillion-Dollar MarketThe world’s most valuable resource is no longer capital.It is conviction.For centuries, markets have priced assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities. A quieter but more consequential transformation is now underway. Markets are beginning to price the future itself. Predictive markets are converting belief into...

Week 13 Fantasy Football Primer OverviewShake off the turkey coma. Forget about the Christmas shopping sales. Block the verbal spat with that drunk in-law at Thanksgiving from your mind. It’s time to lock in. The fantasy football playoffs are almost here. Playoff spots are won and lost in the next two weeks. First round byes can be clinched.This is the time of the year when everyone is busy,...

History and Diversity of Gambling in the USAReal-Life and Online Gambling in the USA: 2025 GuideGambling has existed in the USA from even before the USA existed. Even before the Europeans colonists set foot ashore, the local tribes had often multiple gambling-type games and activities. The Europeans brought with them horse racing and dice games and later on invented or modified card games to...

Introduction to Online Poker in New YorkNew York may be one of the most influential states in the country, but New York online poker hasn’t quite caught up with the game’s popularity. Despite repeated efforts in the state legislature, online poker remains unregulated in the Empire State.That said, many poker fans still find ways to play from home by joining offshore poker sites. These...

The Rise of Daily Fantasy Sports and Sports BettingIf you’re a US sports fan, you’ve probably come across daily fantasy sports (DFS) in some form. Daily fantasy sports platforms have lucrative advertising deals from major sports media outlets, and they’re slowly overtaking traditional, season-long fantasy sports. But what are daily fantasy sports, anyway?In this article, we’ll break...

Why US Sports Betting Looked So StickyBack in March, LSR detailed why US sports betting was proving so sticky.BetMGM and DraftKings said during Q1 earnings season that US customers had massive lifetime value (LTV) because of that stickiness. Likewise, FanDuel said US bettors were 80% more valuable than their European counterparts.As a result, it makes sense to invest heavily in customer...

Overview of the ReportThese Seven Products Are Shaping The Future Of The American Gambling industryA new report takes a look at the future of the US gambling industry and identifies seven verticals with a lot of upside.Not shockingly, many of these forms of gaming are done primarily online and have not been fully exploited in the US yet.The report from PlayUSA takes a detailed look at each...

Overview of the Americas Online Gambling LandscapeThe online gambling landscape across the Americas reveals a tale of two markets evolving at different paces, with distinct player preferences and growth trajectories. While North America boasts a mature, high-revenue market dominated by the United States, South America is emerging as the industry's fastest-growing region, with Brazil leading...

How Few Make It to the TopIn any given year there are more than 500,000 American boys playing on almost 20,000 high school basketball teams, and fewer than 2% of them will make it to March Madness. Only 60 young men get drafted by an NBA team each summer, and in the most recent draft a third of those spots went to international players.The numbers suggest the funnel from the Amateur Athletic...