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Guardians duo to stay on leave in gambling investigation “until further notice”

The Major League Baseball (MLB) chiefs have made the decision for Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis Ortiz to stay on non-disciplinary paid leave. This will be “until further notice,” according to a statement by the MLB over the … Continue reading

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MGM Resorts and BetMGM partner up to expand responsible gaming presence

MGM Resorts and BetMGM have once again partnered together with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month which covers the month of September. This is the third time this has taken place, with GameSense messaging to … Continue reading

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Emotional Intelligence and Tech Project Success: A Lumenalta White Paper Bombshell

Lumenalta’s most recent white paper explores the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in tech. Based on input from more than 900 IT leaders, the study suggests a possible link between EQ-focused teams and improved project outcomes. Despite 94% of leaders … Continue reading

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Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery

INTRALOT, Inc. (Intralot), one of the major global gaming providers, has signed a new contract to provide services to the Montana Lottery. The news involves the Montana Lottery’s Sports Bet Montana and the provision of what Intralot describes as “next-generation … Continue reading

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Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming opposes raising taxes on sports betting

The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) argues against raising taxes on sports betting, stating that it would create an “unsustainable” scenario. Speaking at a public hearing at the Senate Joint Committee, the executive president of the IBJR, Fernando Vieira, … Continue reading

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Prediction Pulse: Lisa Cook faces Trump challenge, Trump Jr. plays both markets, and Taylor Swift turns Polymarket into a payday

This week in prediction markets, Donald Trump Jr. somehow managed to secure himself a seat on both sides of the table. The man has officially joined the advisory ranks at Polymarket while also moonlighting at Kalshi. One imagines the awkward … Continue reading

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North Carolina man sues gaming operators for predatory gambling practices

A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit alleging that three operators exploited his addiction through predatory gambling practices. Plaintiff Matthew Joyce alleges that ARB Gaming, BSServices OU, and Affirm Inc. all used predatory practices to exploit his gambling addiction, … Continue reading

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FanDuel launches new peer-to-peer fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks

Gambling company FanDuel has launched a new fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks, in time for the NFL season. Launched by FanDuel and owned by gambling giant Flutter, FanDuel Picks is a new peer-to-peer fantasy sports app, bringing a new way … Continue reading

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MGM Resorts launches modern adaptation of Family Feud from the casino floor

MGM Resorts is launching a licensed version of Family Feud, played and streamed live from a studio in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand casino. In a new ‘Live from Vegas’ offering, MGM Resorts is hosting a licensed adaptation of Family Feud, … Continue reading

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LA City Attorney sues Stake, Kick, and partners over alleged illegal gambling ring

The Los Angeles (LA) City Attorney has sued sweepstakes operator Stake, Kick Streaming, and other partners over an alleged illegal gambling ring. As well as Stake and Kick, the two companies’ co-founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, service providers Evolution … Continue reading

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