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Kalshi, the leading North American prediction market, argues that the location of placed bets does not contradict the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The outcome betting provider has been involved in courtroom battles with the Blue Lake Rancheria, Picayune Rancheria … Continue reading →

A 37-year-old man who lives in a town in Scotland has been jailed for two and a half years after he ‘hijacked’ 68 people’s identities to claim almost £170,000 (roughly $228,000 in USD) while going through gambling addiction. The man, … Continue reading →

Betting regulators in the state of Illinois are facing critics who are vocalizing their opposition to the 50-cent betting tax proposal. The opposition stems from criticism of the Chicago Financial Future Task Force’s (CFFTF) most recent publication on the financial … Continue reading →

The Portuguese Parliament has reopened arguments on an overhaul of gambling advertising and promotion-related controls, with proposals to be heard going forward. The left-wing party Livre has proposed a number of measures which aim to prevent gambling addiction, with advertising … Continue reading →

The Ontario-based AGCO is cracking down on unregulated gambling machines, with enforcement actions leading to the removal of 50 machines. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis sectors … Continue reading →

The online sportsbook Thrillzz has been subject to legal action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Presiding Judge Karen S. Crawford heard the case, which revolves around the company allegedly breaching multiple provisions of the … Continue reading →

Two people in Japan have been arrested on suspicion of allegedly running a website promoting an online casino based overseas and facilitating illegal gambling. According to The Japan News, the website is believed to have attracted around 670 customers over … Continue reading →

Light & Wonder has announced a new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Global Chief Corporate Affairs Officer amidst a “pivotal moment” for the company. The cross-platform games company announced the appointment of Rohan Gallagher as Executive Vice President (EVP) and … Continue reading →

MGM Resorts and Genting are the first operators to move forward with downstate New York casino license applications. With the latest being that casino applicants in New York might not hear about updates until early next year, MGM Resorts and … Continue reading →

The rules on the exclusive casino gaming salons in Nevada have changed, as the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the first major update for these places in almost two decades. Previously, the financial criteria for being able to be a … Continue reading →