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Arbitrator orders NBA to pay Terry Rozier salary after unpaid leave ruling

After months of uncertainty, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is officially getting his money. An arbitrator ruled Monday (February 2) that the NBA has to pay Rozier his salary, reversing the league’s decision to place him on unpaid leave after … Continue reading

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BetMGM updates integrity policy to specifically prohibit athlete harassment

Sports betting giant BetMGM updates terms of service to specifically prohibit athlete harassment with threat of account suspension. The new terms state that BetMGM will suspend a customer’s account if they are found to use harassing or abusive language towards … Continue reading

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AGA projects that an estimated $1.76 billion will be wagered on Super Bowl LX

A recent study by the American Gaming Association (AGA) projects that an estimated $1.76 billion will be wagered on Super Bowl LX. The regulator has based its prediction on the explosive rise of prediction markets and the continued growth and … Continue reading

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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes makes joke about players betting on games

In a press conference, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes joked, “sometimes I wonder if my guys are betting on games” before quickly saying “erase that.” The 71-year-old began laughing shortly after making the comment, along with members of the press who … Continue reading

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California tribes express concern over Vallejo casino, with statement sent

The Vallejo casino saga is ongoing, as a joint statement has been sent by four California-based tribes expressing “serious concern” with the temporary preview casino. The Vallejo Times Herald is reporting a statement has been sent out by the Yocha … Continue reading

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Caesars rolls out Super Bowl prop betting menu

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Caesars Sportsbook has just debuted its ‘largest-ever prop betting menu’ for the event. The actual event will take place on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with the company … Continue reading

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Gambling billionaire Laurence Escalante charged with assault, burglary, and drug offences

Laurence Escalante, the billionaire founder of gambling brand Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), has been charged with assault, burglary, and drug offences. The betting magnate’s charges were brought forward in Perth Magistrates Court in Western Australia, where it was alleged that … Continue reading

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Jupiter Exchange announces integration of prediction market Polymarket

The decentralized trading platform Jupiter has just announced Polymarket is coming to Solana, on Jupiter. The update about the integration came through a social media post, in which the company said: “Integrating Polymarket is primed for making Jupiter the most … Continue reading

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Germany’s online gambling reckoning draws closer with landmark Tipico case

In Germany, a landmark court case is unfolding, and it is one that will have great significance for the iGaming market in the country and across all of the European Union (EU).  The case is C-530/24, DK v Tipico Co. … Continue reading

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Singapore Police announces new migrant worker ambassadors, working to address gambling risks

The Singapore Police Force has announced they have a new cohort of C.a.N ambassadors to help educate migrant workers about problematic gambling behaviors. The initiative marks a collaboration between the CID’s Casino Crime Investigation Branch (CCIB) and the National Council … Continue reading

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