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Federal prosecutors unseal sweeping NCAA basketball illegal game-fixing scheme tied to China

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have unsealed criminal charges in what they say was a years-long, international scheme to rig NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, and even some pro games in China, all to make money through illegal sports betting. … Continue reading

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Former Toronto police officer and Barrie man charged in Ontario police probe gambling extortion ring

The York Regional Police Organized Enforcement Bureau in Ontario, working alongside the South Simcoe Police Service, has charged a former Toronto police officer and another suspect in connection with an ongoing gambling extortion investigation involving organized crime. According to a … Continue reading

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SGLA testifies before Maine lawmakers, urges them not to ban Social Plus games

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is asking state lawmakers in Maine to reconsider the SP 825 bill which would see Social Plus games banned. It was back in November 2025 when the term ‘Social Plus’ was coined in a … Continue reading

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New York Gaming Commission applauds Hochul as state targets underage online betting

The chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission has voiced support and applauded Governor Kathy Hochul for her commitment to protecting New Yorkers, as she outlined more than 200 initiatives, including gambling-related measures. Amongst the many topics in the … Continue reading

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Calabasas man pleads guilty to tax evasion and operating illegal offshore gambling business

Jason Noah Feinman of Calabasas in California, has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal offshore gambling business, evading taxes and laundering money in a statement released by the Office of Public Affairs at the US Department of Justice. Feinman operated … Continue reading

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pulls support for Senate’s crypto market structure bill

The Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, has made his feelings known on the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, as he takes to social media to pull his support. “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs, Coinbase unfortunately … Continue reading

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PGT 2025 season concludes, with Chad Eveslage taking home the win

The 2025 PokerGO Tour (PGT) has officially come to an end, with Chad Eveslage topping a field of 54 entries to become the winner, taking home $500,000. The American poker player is no stranger to winning, as he’s also a … Continue reading

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Bryson DeChambeau has signed a partnership with Kalshi

LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has signed a deal to partner with Kalshi and thus becomes the first athlete to do so. Throughout the 2026 LIV Golf season, DeChambeau will feature in television adverts, social media campaigns and other promotional … Continue reading

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FanDuel Predicts announces expansion from five states to 18

FanDuel Predicts has reportedly expanded from operating in five states to being available across 18 states, according to gambling analyst Dustin Gouker. Before this, FanDuel Predicts was only available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota. News: … Continue reading

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NCAA urges CFTC to suspend college sport prediction markets

The President, Charlie Baker, of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is calling for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to halt all college sport offerings in prediction markets, until ‘appropriate regulations’ can be put in place. The CFTC is … Continue reading

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