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Microsoft’s OneGov Deal Brings $6B+ in Federal Cloud Discounts

Microsoft deepens ties with the US government, offering AI tools and discounts to modernize services, boost security, and save billions in IT costs.

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Google gets to keep Chrome but is barred from exclusive search deals, judge rules

The ruling comes nearly a year after a U.S. judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in its core market of internet search.

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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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