Chips.gg Weekly Sports Betting Roundup (May 26 - June 1)
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the whirlwind world of sports betting, it’s that change doesn’t tiptoe in quietly. So let’s take a world tour of what went down and what it means for anyone tuned into the evolving world of online betting, sports regulation, and global gaming tech.
BetMGM Secures First Access in Missouri Just in Time for December Launch
After voters in Missouri gave a narrow green light to legal sports betting last November, BetMGM wasted no time locking in market access via Century Casino. Missouri’s legal market officially opens this December, and BetMGM will hit the ground running with both online and retail operations.
The Kansas City Chiefs even have skin in the game. Thanks to a 2021 partnership, fans at Arrowhead Stadium will soon be able to place in-game bets as Mahomes takes the field. With the Missouri Gaming Commission allowing operators to tether through either a casino or pro team, expect more strategic matchups before the September 12 deadline.
Penn Entertainment and ESPN Bet: Under Pressure and Underperforming
It’s not looking like a storybook season for Penn Entertainment. Despite the 2023 headline-grabbing $2 billion partnership with Disney to run ESPN Bet, market share is sitting at just 3.2 percent.
The fine print? If Penn doesn’t crack a 10 percent market share by the end of 2026, Disney can walk away. That’s more than a clause, it’s a ticking clock. As DraftKings and FanDuel continue to dominate, analysts and investors are nudging Penn to focus back on its stable of 43 casinos instead of chasing digital dreams.
ROGA Tightens VIP Rules Across US Sportsbooks to Promote Safer Betting
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), backed by 90 percent of the US online sports betting market, rolled out 11 new principles for how VIP programs should function. This includes banning offers to self-excluded players, mandating training for hosts, and enforcing annual reviews.
With regulators paying closer attention to high-value bettors, this signals a strong pivot toward transparency and safety, even in high-roller circles.
Paris Saint-Germain Adds Bitcoin to Its Financial Playbook
Talk about a curveball. PSG’s innovation arm just confirmed it holds 120 BTC — currently valued at around $12.5 million. The move was first shared during Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas and marks a bold foray into the digital asset world for one of football’s biggest clubs. While PSG preps for a Champions League final, it’s also building a future-focused financial identity where one that aligns with decentralized thinking and long-term digital value.
Nevada Sportsbooks Post Best April Since PASPA Was Repealed
Despite a lighter sports calendar, Nevada sportsbooks raked in $42.7 million in April revenue which is their highest April since 2018. Basketball alone accounted for nearly half that with a sharp 8.5 percent hold, thanks in part to unpredictable playoff outcomes.
Online sportsbooks took the lion’s share of profits, bringing in $33.2 million of the total haul, reaffirming digital’s dominance in the Silver State.
Irish FA May Ban All Football Betting for Players and Officials
Northern Ireland’s IFA is considering a total betting ban for players and officials, even on international matches like those in the Premier League or Champions League. The proposal, set to be voted on in mid-June, follows moves by English, Scottish, and Irish football associations that already enforce strict no-betting rules.
Sponsorships from betting brands could also face scrutiny if the ban passes, as clubs like Glentoran and Crusaders currently feature sportsbook partners.
From crypto plays to compliance upgrades, the global sports betting world doesn’t sit still. These updates offer one thing: insight you can act on. Stay sharp, stay curious, and we’ll catch you next week with another round of sports betting action across the globe.
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