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Unibet parent company Platinum Gaming handed $13M fine by UK regulator over repeated failings

The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £10 million ($13 million) fine to gambling operator Platinum Gaming. The British regulator has found that Platinum Gaming has breached anti-money laundering safeguards and has racked up several social responsibility failings across their … Continue reading

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British Horseracing Authority bucks against tax increases

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been in conversation with UK government officials in an attempt to dissuade incoming tax reform. In a statement that endorses the BHA “#AxeTheTax” promotional campaign, which aims to battle the proposed tax levies that … Continue reading

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Man arrested in Fort Payne after illegal gambling machines seized

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Payne, Alabama, following a search at three business locations where 38 illegal gambling machines were found. It was on Monday (October 20) when officers from the Fort Payne Police Department conducted operations … Continue reading

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EGBA launches influencer marketing pledge, with minors to be protected

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) has launched an all-new pledge which establishes standards for responsible influencer marketing across the gambling sector. The framework includes three core pillars which will apply to all forms of influencer content, including live … Continue reading

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Sportradar joins the list of UAE license holders

The sports technology company Sportradar is the latest to be awarded a gaming-vendor license in the UAE. The company joins a growing list since the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) was established in the UAE in September 2023, with … Continue reading

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Bet365 and Low6 announce expansion into Mexico and Arizona

The operator bet365 and gamification specialist Low6 has announced it’ll be expanding its offering into Arizona and the LATAM market of Mexico, after seeing strong performance. It’s the Over/Under free-to-play (F2P) game which will be introduced into those areas, after … Continue reading

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DraftKings acquires Railbird to expand into predictions markets

DraftKings Inc. (DraftKings) has made the step to acquire prediction market company Railbird to gain a foothold in the growing sports contract market. The deal marks another milestone for DraftKings as the national gambling name is anticipating a new mobile … Continue reading

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Tony ‘Ren’ Lin suspended as GGPoker confronts integrity breach scandal

GGPoker has publicly addressed the recent integrity breach involving superstar players in the GGMillion$ Tournament, including its ambassador, Tony “Ren” Lin. The debacle surrounded several players involved in tournaments running at the same time, the GGMillion$ online and the WSOP … Continue reading

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Netherlands Gambling Authority streamlines license process with new limited option

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) is introducing a new limited operating license to streamline its application process. The Ksa has announced that it will introduce a limited operating license that only permits the operation of skill-based machines. The goal is to … Continue reading

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Kambi signs multi-year agreement with Betnation to bring sportsbook to the Netherlands

Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook is coming to the Netherlands in a new multi-year agreement signed between Kambi and Betnation. Kambi, known for offering a ready-to-use sportsbook to betting operators, has signed a new deal that would bring its offering to the … Continue reading

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