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Australia PM Anthony Albanese not convinced on outright gambling ad ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated that an outright ban on gambling advertising would be difficult to enforce.  In conversation with ABC News, the leader broke his silence on the matter at a time when the government is considering … Continue reading

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NHL broadcasts show gambling messages more than three times a minute

Major hockey games in the NHL feature gambling messages more than three times a minute, according to the latest data. Research conducted by the University of Bristol in a recent study found that NHL games featured an average of 3.5 … Continue reading

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Brazilian influencer Raquel Brito probed over illegal gambling promotions

Raquel Brito, a social media influencer in Brazil, has been questioned over alleged illegal gambling promotions.  The sister of Big Brother winner Davi Brito issued a statement through her lawyer on September 25 in Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern … Continue reading

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KnowYourMax website launched to expand Aristocrat’s positive play campaign

Aristocrat Gaming has confirmed the expansion of its KnowYourMax positive play initiative with the launch of a dedicated website for the resource. Bettors will be able to access a range of player protection tools, self-help guides, and additional content to … Continue reading

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DraftKings launches month-long responsible gambling campaign following lawsuit

DraftKings embarks on month-long responsible gambling campaign for Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). Sportsbook operator DraftKings is running a month-long campaign as part of Responsible Gaming Education Month in September. That includes the launch of a sweepstakes tied to the start … Continue reading

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Indonesian police seize more than $10 million in online gambling crackdown

The Indonesian National Police Force has seized more than $10 million (Rp154.3 billion) in a large-scale operation against online gambling. The Polri, as Indonesia’s police force is called, froze the assets and seized 811 bank accounts containing more than $10 … Continue reading

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Sen. Joseph Addabbo warns New York casino licenses likely delayed until 2026

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo has stated that the downstate casino licenses for NYC may not be awarded until the start of next year, beyond the initial end-of-year timescale initially anticipated.  As reported by Sportsboom, Sen. Addabbo attributed the … Continue reading

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Donald Trump Jr. joins prediction market Polymarket’s advisory board

Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board of prediction market Polymarket, as well as investing in the company via 1789 Capital. President Donald Trump’s son is backing Polymarket, both personally as a member of its advisory board and financially … Continue reading

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Second California tribe publicly opposes sweepstakes ban

The second California tribe has come out against a ‘broad and blanket’ ban on sweepstakes games. Hot on the heels of the business arm of the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation voicing opposition to California’s Assembly Bill 831, another California tribe, Virgil … Continue reading

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BetMGM launches a new look with Jon Hamm as its face and brand ambassador

BetMGM has partnered with Jon Hamm and a new ad agency to launch a new look for its betting and entertainment brand. Sports betting giant BetMGM has launched a new look for its brand, in collaboration with ad agency Highdive. … Continue reading

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