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The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has received a decision involving a protracted court case brought by some of the nation’s biggest former gambling bosses. The civil case centred on legal action brought by the former heads of Ladbrokes and Coral, … Continue reading →

The executive director of the UK-based Gambling Commission has warned of concerns about the illegal market, stating that people who have visited Meta platforms “will more than likely have seen ads appearing in your feed for illegal online casinos.” Tim … Continue reading →

A former senior UK National Health Service (NHS) manager has been sentenced for syphoning £123,000 ($166,000) in funds for personal use, including gambling. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the man, Alec Gandy, pleaded guilty to abuse of position … Continue reading →

The market research company Ipsos has looked into how Americans actually feel about the prevalence of sports betting, with nearly half believing that sports betting lessens the integrity of the game. According to the company, Americans have become increasingly concerned … Continue reading →

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a draft update to gambling tax reporting, and a review of the details reveals several noteworthy changes for operators, such as the threshold. This administrative guidance is the first of its kind for … Continue reading →

Florida’s Lee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two active investigations are underway at gambling arcades. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook on January 15 to confirm that two active investigations are being carried out against two gambling … Continue reading →

Sweepstakes giant VGW has announced a multi-year partnership with one of the world’s biggest wrestling brands, WWE. VGW has announced the multi-year partnership with WWE, starting in 2026 and focused on making portfolio of online social games brands accessible across … Continue reading →

Tennessee Action 24/7 has announced it will cease operations, effective immediately, thanking its users for their loyalty. The sportsbook, the only one officially licensed in Tennessee, has shared an update on its website that no more bets will be accepted … Continue reading →

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed to block Polymarket operations in the state, describing them as “unlicensed wagering.” The Board filed a civil enforcement action on January 16, requesting an injunction to block prediction market Polymarket from offering “unlicensed … Continue reading →

California police officers have removed new gambling machines from Santa Anita Park just days after they were first installed. The horse-racing location installed 26 new gambling machines on January 14, only for them to be removed by police officers from … Continue reading →