Chips.gg Weekly Sports Betting Roundup (May 12- May 18)

Catch the latest sports betting headlines from around the world. Quick, punchy updates for last week's sports betting updates.

Super Group Eyes Alberta
Betway and Spin are prepping for a 2026 launch in Alberta. Q1 revenue hit $516.8M (+25%), and sports betting alone grew 34%. With Ontario as a blueprint, they’re customizing content and charging hard into Canada’s next big market.

Missouri Legalizes Sports Betting
Licenses are open for 19 retail and 21 online sportsbooks. Voters said yes, ESPN Bet and Bet365 are moving in, and a 10% tax will fund education and RG programs. Launch deadline: August 2025.

Oklahoma Hits the Brakes
Despite strong support, two bills failed to pass the Senate. Gov. Stitt’s alternate plan clashed with tribes, leaving the state without a clear path. Sports betting's officially off the 2025 table.

US Gaming Breaks Records
$72B in commercial gaming revenue in 2024, $115B including tribal. iGaming and sportsbooks are surging, and states are reaping $15.91B in taxes. Public approval is sky-high.

Japan’s Illegal Market Soars
¥6.45 trillion in offshore bets last year, mostly on domestic sports. With legal channels pulling just ¥133B, lawmakers are on high alert. Smartphones and digital payments are fueling this shadow economy.

The sports betting world isn’t slowing down. From regulation to revolution, it’s a high-stakes global sprint. From North America’s regulatory leaps to Asia’s underground betting surge, the global sports betting scene is moving fast and so are the players. Markets are opening, laws are shifting, and the numbers keep climbing. Whether you’re tracking trends or placing bets, one thing’s clear: this game is only getting bigger.