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Over 5 million people want to quit gambling, new study shows

A study by GambleAware has shown that over 5 million people in the UK want to either quit or reduce their gambling habits. Of the 5 million people, around 3.9 million are looking to do this, despite not suffering from … Continue reading

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Horse racing to be unaffected by Rachel Reeves’ planned two-tier betting duty regime

Horse racing is set to be unaffected by Rachel Reeves’ proposed two-tier system for taxing sports betting as part of the Autumn Budget, according to a report from the Financial Times. The Chancellor is now planning on leaving the rate … Continue reading

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Florida House weighs gambling overhaul tightening penalties and regulating fantasy sports

The Florida House of Representatives is set to look at a broad gambling proposal on Tuesday (November 18). The Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee will take up HB 189, a bill that brings some major changes to how gambling is … Continue reading

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Hard Rock Casino Tejon officially opens its doors just outside of LA

Hard Rock Casino Tejon has opened its doors with a bang with a public Guitar Smash opening ceremony in California’s Kern County. The opening marks the first full-scale gaming and entertainment site in Kern County, around 80 miles north of … Continue reading

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Spain’s gambling regulator announces new algorithm to identify risky behaviors

The Spanish Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) has announced an algorithm that would alert to risky behaviors early. The DGOJ announced on Friday (November 14) that it was set to launch a new algorithm that will detect risky behavior … Continue reading

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USTA lawsuit halts Queens casino plan over Citi Field parking dispute

The bid to open a Queens casino has hit a new obstacle after the United States Tennis Association (USTA) challenged the city’s handling of Citi Field’s parking lots. A New York judge has ordered the Adams administration to temporarily halt … Continue reading

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30 tribal groups file a joint brief in support of Ohio in legal battle against Kalshi

Twenty-two Native American Tribes and eight tribal associations have filed a brief to support Ohio in the state’s legal battle against Kalshi. In an amicus brief filed in Ohio, the Tribes, including the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and tribal associations … Continue reading

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Caesars faces $7.8M fine in Nevada over ties to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer

Caesars Entertainment has agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine to Nevada regulators after issues connected to convicted illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. The fine is part of a proposed settlement outlined in a newly released disciplinary complaint. Caesars is now … Continue reading

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Inside the family ties behind Lucchese syndicate’s alleged New Jersey betting ring

Multiple family members were caught up in an alleged sports betting ring in New Jersey, with connections to a known crime family. Fourteen people have been charged with running a sports betting ring in New Jersey, in a move announced … Continue reading

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NBA requests documents and phone records from teams in wake of illegal gambling investigation

The NBA has requested documents and phone records from several teams, including the LA Lakers, as part of an ongoing illegal sports gambling investigation. Multiple teams, including the LA Lakers, have been asked to hand over documents, records, and other … Continue reading

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