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Google avoids break up, faces new oversight in search antitrust trial

Google will not be forced to break up its search business, but a federal judge has tentatively ordered other changes to the tech giant’s business practices to keep it from further anticompetitive behavior. U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta … Continue reading

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Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans

Add another two cities to the growing list where Waymo is looking to deploy its robotaxis. The company will start with manual testing, but is eyeing a commercial launch in both cities.

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Majority of Swedish betting takes place with licensed operators, says gambling authority

The Swedish Gambling Authority has shared a new report estimating that the channelization rate with licensed operators was 85 percent in 2024. The report highlights a largely steady channelization rate between 2023 and 2024, reporting 85 percent last year, down … Continue reading

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Norwegian Lottery Authority slaps lottery operator with $4.5m fine after exposing flaw

The Norwegian Lottery Authority has uncovered a lottery operator error affecting millions of players over several years. In both the Eurojackpot extra draw and Lotto super draws from Norsk Tipping’s lotteries, the Norwegian Lottery Authority has exposed a flaw that … Continue reading

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Brazil’s IBJR encourages bettors to use regulated platforms amid rise of illegal platforms

The IBJR has launched a new campaign highlighting the risks of illegal betting and encouraging bettors to use regulated platforms. The campaign from the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warns about the risks associated with illegal betting platforms and … Continue reading

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Crypto.com partners with Underdog to bring sports prediction markets to 16 states

Fantasy and sports gaming operator Underdog has teamed up with Crypto.com to bring sports prediction markets to 16 states. The first rollout is focusing largely on areas in the US where legal sports betting has not been adopted. The partnership … Continue reading

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Belgium appoints new members to six-year service in Gaming Commission

The King of Belgium has confirmed the 12 new gambling regulatory members serving in the Gaming Commission for the next six years. King Philippe of Belgium has confirmed the names of all 12 gambling regulatory members, set to serve on … Continue reading

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OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1 billion, brings on CEO as applications executive

Statsig will continue to operate independently and serve customers out of its Seattle office, OpenAI said.

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Judges side with Trump EPA over canceled Inflation Reduction Act grants to nonprofits

An appellate court found that the Trump administration was within its rights to cancel billions of dollars in grants. The nonprofits that had their grants cancelled are expected to appeal.

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Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool for use in the real world

Lens Live will not replace Amazon’s existing visual search tool, Amazon Lens, which lets you take a picture, upload an image, or scan a barcode to discover products. Instead, it brings a real-time component to Amazon Lens.

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