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The UK Government has introduced a new code which aims to strengthen protections for players entering prize draw competitions. The introduction was announced on Thursday (November 20), with more than 20 leading operators having signed up to the voluntary code, … Continue reading →

VGW is pulling its sweepstakes-style promotional play from Tennessee, making it the latest company to back away as the state increases its scrutiny of unlicensed and sweepstakes gambling sites. The move comes just a few weeks after the company stopped … Continue reading →

The launch of FanDuel Predicts could be just around the corner, as a ‘special executive report’ lists potential sports event contracts for as soon as December 6. When FanDuel’s introduction into the predictions market was announced, it was explained that … Continue reading →

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud made light of his involvement in prediction markets during a presidential event as Polymarket makes it way back to the US. The royal from Saudi Arabia was visiting the United States for … Continue reading →

Google has recently announced an expansion of its Gambling and Games policy on Wednesday (November 19). It comes only weeks after the tech giant changed how it classified sweepstakes casino games, which are no longer considered social games. As a … Continue reading →

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken action against Hutch Games Ltd (F1 Clash), Kabam Games Inc (Marvel Contest of Champions) and Nexters Global Ltd’s (Hero Wars: Alliance RPG) products for misleading disclosures over lootboxes. The three rulings contained … Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board have announced via X that they have officially approved Happy Valley Casino’s plans for slot machines and table games within the property. Exterior sitework at the casino will be completed on Friday (November 21), while … Continue reading →

The UK government has unveiled a maiden Men’s Health Strategy in England, placing a sharper focus on the growing impact of gambling-related harm as men and boys throughout the country will benefit from support and tailored healthcare. Launched on International … Continue reading →

Polymarket CEO Shane Coplan has branded traditional sportsbooks as a “scam” at a recent media event. Speaking at Axios Live with Dan Primack, the business editor of Axios’s newsletter and a former Fortune journalist, Coplan discussed the legality of prediction … Continue reading →

During a tense Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on Wednesday (November 19), Michael Selig, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), repeatedly avoided taking a clear stance on sports-related prediction markets. Lawmakers from both sides pressed … Continue reading →