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KSA fines LeoVegas for failing to comply with its duty of care and issues warning to Vbet

The Gaming Authority in the Netherlands (KSA) has imposed a half-million euro fine on LeoVegas, on the same day it gives the operator Vbet a warning for ‘shortcomings.’ The €500,000 ($590,000) fine for LeoVegas has come as the regulators said … Continue reading

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Contractor accused of scamming elderly, spending $53K at casinos after hurricane

A contractor has been accused in a post–Hurricane Milton scam, with police alleging he targeted elderly victims and spent upwards of $53,000 at casinos. Brian Michaud was arrested by Bradenton Police Department on Tuesday (December 16) on 13 felony charges. … Continue reading

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British fraudster jailed seven years after stealing millions to fund gambling

A British man who funneled money he’d stolen into gambling has been sentenced to seven years in prison, after conning 10 people out of more than £1 million ($1.4 million). Morgan Reeve, 26, of Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, was sentenced at … Continue reading

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Drake promotes upcoming streams, with chance of winning 10 percent of gambling wins

The Canadian rapper Drake has posted on social media that there will be three livestreams back-to-back, with people who sign up having the chance to win 10% of his take home winnings. The Stake branding is visible throughout the video, … Continue reading

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Amicus brief backs Maryland in Kalshi sports prediction market dispute

A newly filed amicus brief in Kalshi’s ongoing legal fight with Maryland is adding fuel to a growing debate about who should regulate sports-related prediction markets, federal commodities regulators or state gambling authorities. In a filing sent to the U.S. … Continue reading

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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.

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Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management software company, files for IPO

Motive says its products, including a dashboard camera for tracking truckers, have saved over 1,000 lives.

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Trump administration’s ban on foreign-made drones starts this week — you can say goodbye to new DJI models

It’s the latest development in an evolving war between Chinese and American consumer tech products.

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Why an analyst sees Meta shares getting back to record highs – plus, another tariff reprieve

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B

The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners.

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