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Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection has shared a warning from Brightstar that more than 500 residents are affected by a data breach. Brightstar Lottery Group, also known as IGT, has notified nearly 550 Connecticut residents that their information has been … Continue reading →

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that William Hill breached consumer protection regulations with a recent promotion. The ASA has ruled that UK betting shop chain William Hill has breached regulations that protect consumers by encouraging ‘irresponsible’ gambling practices … Continue reading →

India’s crackdown on illegal online betting continues with six simultaneous raids across the Telangana region. Indian authorities set the tone for their attitude towards online gambling, which is illegal in the country, with a watchdog warning back in March before … Continue reading →

The historic Missouri Powerball winner has spoken to the press for the first time, although he is still keeping his anonymity. After winning a massive $1.78 billion jackpot in the second-largest Powerball win ever, the lucky player has now spoken … Continue reading →

A gambling ring that included the use of livestock to fight for financial gain has been broken down in India. The report published by the Hindustan Times showed that seventy-five individuals had been arrested in connection with illegal and cruel … Continue reading →

The fantasy sports company PrizePicks has officially been approved as a futures commission merchant, which could open the doors to the prediction markets. It’s ‘Performance Predictions II LLC’ that won the approval, with this being an entity under the PrizePicks … Continue reading →

The United Kingdom’s tax regulator, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has won a substantial ruling in a dispute over the duties paid on free spins. The tribunal hearing contested between HMRC and Jumpman Gaming Ltd (Jumpman) focused on the … Continue reading →

On Friday (September 19), a search warrant was conducted at a gas station in Pike County, Alabama, with investigators seizing US currency, an electronic gambling hub device, and other gambling-related items and paraphernalia. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has released … Continue reading →

Large language models have become more commonplace over the last couple of years, with people starting to integrate their practices into their everyday lives, but a new report has found that it’s not all positive. Journalist Jon Reed, of CNET, … Continue reading →

Two men have been charged after Ontario authorities investigated suspicious betting activity and gift card fraud. Two men have been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) in connection with suspicious Ontario Lottery and Gaming … Continue reading →