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Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery

INTRALOT, Inc. (Intralot), one of the major global gaming providers, has signed a new contract to provide services to the Montana Lottery. The news involves the Montana Lottery’s Sports Bet Montana and the provision of what Intralot describes as “next-generation … Continue reading

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Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming opposes raising taxes on sports betting

The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) argues against raising taxes on sports betting, stating that it would create an “unsustainable” scenario. Speaking at a public hearing at the Senate Joint Committee, the executive president of the IBJR, Fernando Vieira, … Continue reading

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Prediction Pulse: Lisa Cook faces Trump challenge, Trump Jr. plays both markets, and Taylor Swift turns Polymarket into a payday

This week in prediction markets, Donald Trump Jr. somehow managed to secure himself a seat on both sides of the table. The man has officially joined the advisory ranks at Polymarket while also moonlighting at Kalshi. One imagines the awkward … Continue reading

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North Carolina man sues gaming operators for predatory gambling practices

A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit alleging that three operators exploited his addiction through predatory gambling practices. Plaintiff Matthew Joyce alleges that ARB Gaming, BSServices OU, and Affirm Inc. all used predatory practices to exploit his gambling addiction, … Continue reading

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FanDuel launches new peer-to-peer fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks

Gambling company FanDuel has launched a new fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks, in time for the NFL season. Launched by FanDuel and owned by gambling giant Flutter, FanDuel Picks is a new peer-to-peer fantasy sports app, bringing a new way … Continue reading

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MGM Resorts launches modern adaptation of Family Feud from the casino floor

MGM Resorts is launching a licensed version of Family Feud, played and streamed live from a studio in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand casino. In a new ‘Live from Vegas’ offering, MGM Resorts is hosting a licensed adaptation of Family Feud, … Continue reading

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LA City Attorney sues Stake, Kick, and partners over alleged illegal gambling ring

The Los Angeles (LA) City Attorney has sued sweepstakes operator Stake, Kick Streaming, and other partners over an alleged illegal gambling ring. As well as Stake and Kick, the two companies’ co-founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, service providers Evolution … Continue reading

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Americans are expected to spend $30 billion betting on the upcoming NFL season

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has estimated that Americans will spend a collective $30 billion on NFL bets in the 2025 season. Data from the AGA estimates that Americans will wager $30 billion on the upcoming 2025 NFL season via … Continue reading

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Former Ladbrokes CEO charged in Turkish bribery case 

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has released information regarding an ongoing betting and bribery case involving a former Ladbrokes Chief Executive Officer. The individuals who worked for GVC, the parent company of Ladbrokes, were mentioned in a statement by Hannah … Continue reading

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Third California Tribe declares open opposition to Assembly Bill 831

The Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians (Sherwood Valley) has declared its opposition to Assembly Bill 831 (AB 381), making this the third Tribe to do so publicly. AB 381 has faced setbacks from parties in the state that disagree … Continue reading

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