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Government shutdown speculation now top wagers on Kalshi and Polymarket

Kalshi and Polymarket have seen a sharp rise in interest in a particular contract surrounding the US government’s shutdown. As the Republicans don’t have the votes to push through their healthcare agenda, which would see prices soar for everyday Americans, … Continue reading

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Malta’s gambling watchdog MGA launches new self-assessment tool

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is introducing new tools to allow the public to self-assess their gambling habits. It’ll be available in both English and Maltese, and it’s available right now. MGA, along with other watchdogs and companies, has begun … Continue reading

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Ontario’s AGCO hits theScore with $105,000 fine

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has slapped theScore with a $105,000 fine after it failed to meet responsible gaming standards. Ontario’s gambling regulator enforces its rules and standards rigorously, describing its player protection measures as “strict” in … Continue reading

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Evolution brings live show Crazy Time to Connecticut

Crazy Time is the flagship live game from gambling giant Evolution. It’s now launching for players in Connecticut, after already achieving reported success in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Delaware. Crazy Time is a variety show, featuring four … Continue reading

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Over 5,000 gambling ads seen during Premier League match despite ban, study finds

A new study from the University of Bristol found that fans saw more than 5,000 gambling ads during just one Premier League soccer match this season, even though there’s supposed to be a voluntary “whistle to whistle” ban to cut … Continue reading

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New York man steals $450K from volunteer fire company to fund gambling

A New York man will serve between two to six years in prison on an indeterminate sentence after it was found he’d stolen nearly $450,000 from a volunteer fire company, which was then used to fuel his gambling habit. The … Continue reading

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Defendant in Sheriff Marcos Lopez casino case takes plea deal

One of the seven defendants charged in an alleged multi-million dollar illegal gambling ring has agreed to a plea deal. The defendant in question, Carol Cote, has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering charges in … Continue reading

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Singapore police arrest seven men for running illegal online betting games

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested seven men under suspicion of conducting an international illegal online gambling operation. The operation took place on October 5, leading to the arrest of seven men aged between 28 and 53 years old. The … Continue reading

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Swedish gambling groups clash over plans for potential restrictions

Two Swedish gambling organizations are clashing publicly over suggested restrictions on the gambling market. The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) and the government-owned gambling company Svenska Spel are publicly clashing over suggested plans for restrictions on the gambling … Continue reading

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Gambling regulator launches probe into blockchain-based FIFA tokens

Switzerland’s gambling regulator has launched a probe into the sales of FIFA-backed blockchain tokens ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The regulator, Gespa, typically oversees lotteries and sports betting. The probe aims to uncover whether FIFA is selling the chance … Continue reading

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