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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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China executes 11 members of gambling and scam crime family

The Chinese government has executed 11 members of the Ming family crime syndicate. This comes after investigations into the criminal empire uncovered “intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detention, fraud, and operating gambling dens”, as well as other penalties. In the … Continue reading

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Sarasota arrests woman for allegedly keeping and maintaining a gambling house

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has confirmed a woman has been arrested on alleged charges of ‘Keeping and Maintaining a Gambling House and Possession of Slot Machines.’ Taylor Swim, 28, was taken into custody on Wednesday (January 28), and … Continue reading

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Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Alabama against Kalshi over what the plaintiffs claim is an illegal sports wagering website. Alabama is notoriously strict with its gambling laws, with it outright banned in most cases. In this case, … Continue reading

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World Cup 2026-focused study shows 19% of people are planning to bet for the first time

The payments platform Paysafe suggests the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a key moment for North America, as it says 60% of consumers plan to place bets online or via an app, with 19% planning to bet for the … Continue reading

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FanDuel and DraftKings prediction markets could offer Super Bowl parlays, as CME issues self-certification

With the Super Bowl looming, FanDuel and DraftKings prediction markets could potentially be introducing parlays for the event following a self-certification contract with the CFTC. The CME Group, which partners with the two industry giants, has self-certified a multi-leg football … Continue reading

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Oxford Casino takes Maine to court over allowing tribes to operate iGaming

The Oxford Casino, based in Maine, has filed a federal lawsuit which challenges “efforts to grant a monopoly on online casino-style gambling (“iGaming”) to four specially selected Indian Tribes.” This comes after Governor Mills, of the State of Maine, announced … Continue reading

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Austrian Supreme Court rules that loot boxes do not constitute gambling

The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes present within video games do not constitute gambling under their gambling laws. This comes after a player attempted to reclaim nearly €20,000 ($24,000) spent on in-game purchases in a football video … Continue reading

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