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The federal investigation into point shaving and game fixing in college basketball, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA), is moving toward indictments.  There is said to be a focus on “Southern schools,” but … Continue reading →

Prominent Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai, real name Saadur Rehman, was detained by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at Lahore Airport on Sunday. A two-day remand was approved by the courts over the alleged promotion of online gambling and … Continue reading →

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the league’s players’ association have indicated they will support further restrictions on prop bets to reduce the risk of athlete manipulation and abuse from bettors. Speaking to ESPN, an NBA spokesperson said that: “Protecting … Continue reading →

The German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has issued quarterly figures on gaming and betting stakes for the first time ever. August has been marked as beginning the process of sharing quarterly publications, with permitted providers giving the … Continue reading →

Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law which prohibits the sweepstakes model of wagering in the state of New Jersey. It was signed into law on August 15, with the bill – named A-5447, having first been introduced … Continue reading →

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders to four unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators who, they say, are targeting local residents. According to a recent news release, the ADG believes the operators are offering access to illegal … Continue reading →

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that no race meetings will take place in Britain on Wednesday, September 10, as the industry makes a high-profile stand against the UK government’s tax proposals.  The ruling Labour administration has proposed introducing … Continue reading →

DraftKings has been granted a direct mobile sports betting license by the Missouri Gaming Commission, so it can operate independently across the state of Missouri. The company is able to do so without the need for affiliation with a land-based … Continue reading →

Kalshi received updates to ongoing legal wrangles in Maryland and Nevada this week, with the prediction market platform still operational in both jurisdictions.  In the Old Line State, Kalshi has dropped its request for a new injunction following an agreement … Continue reading →

Meta has been issued a legal notice from the Attorney General’s Office in Brazil over the proliferation of gambling ads on its social platforms. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has been instructed to remove the content, following … Continue reading →