Monthly Archives: August 2025

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline

Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

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Eyebot gets $20M Series A to boost to expand eye care access

This vision care startup secures $20M Series A for 90-second prescription kiosk.

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Cape Coral Police Department seizes over $500K in illegal gambling casino raid

The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has conducted one of the largest illegal gambling raids of its kind, seizing over $500,000. After several months of investigation, the CCPD, in collaboration with the Florida Gaming Commission (FGC), searched six casinos and … Continue reading

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Meta used National PTA to promote child safety efforts, report finds

A report alleges the National PTA’s relationship with Meta “gives a sheen of expert approval” to the company’s “efforts to keep young users” on its platforms.

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Video platform Kick investigated over streamer’s death

The French government also says it is suing the platform over the death of Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove.

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Frontier buys $31M worth of antacids for the ocean

The deal will require Planetary to remove 115,000 metric tons of carbon by increasing the alkalinity of water flowing into the sea.

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Flutter shuts down Junglee real-money operations in India

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed it will shut down Junglee real-money gaming operations in India following legislative changes in the country.  India’s parliament voted to adopt the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, meaning that money games, including games of … Continue reading

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Malik Beasley no longer target of NBA federal gambling investigation

Shooter Malik Beasley is no longer the target of a federal gambling investigation into allegations tied to gambling on NBA games and prop bets. The investigation, which started back in June, looked into suspicious betting patterns on Beasley’s prop bets … Continue reading

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Sweepstakes giant VGW will pull out of Canada to focus on US market

Sweepstakes giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has confirmed it will be pulling out of Canada to focus on the US this fall. VGW, parent company of Chumba Casino and Global Poker, will pull out of the Canadian market from October … Continue reading

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Ohio Casino Control Commission warns sportsbooks about offering prediction markets

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has issued a letter warning sportsbooks about offering prediction markets. With Ohio boasting one of the biggest legal sports betting markets in the US, sportsbook operators have now been warned by the Ohio Casino Control … Continue reading

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