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MIXI Australia closing in on PointsBet takeover with wholly unconditional offer

MIXI Australia appears to be closing in on its takeover of PointsBet with the offer now confirmed as wholly unconditional.  MIXI currently holds 36.71% of voting rights in the Australian betting company, with the subsidiary of MIXI Inc set to … Continue reading

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Manchester United confirms betting partner deal with Parimatch

Manchester United has confirmed a new multi-year partnership with Parimatch, with the Cyprus-based operator becoming the club’s official betting partner across selected countries in Asia and the MENA region. This is a significant deal for both parties, with Parimatch adding … Continue reading

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Kambi Group secures upstate New York growth with Oneida Indian Nation

The Kambi Group has announced a long-term partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation to deliver its Turnkey Sportsbook tech to three Upstate New York venues operated by Turning Stone Enterprises, the business arm of the tribe.  The venues set to … Continue reading

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VGW partners with California tribe to expand social gaming reach

Online social games operator VGW has confirmed a conditional partnership with the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria tribe in California.  VGW will work directly with the Kletsel Economic Development Authority (KEDA) – the economic arm of the … Continue reading

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PrizePicks pulls in Druski and ex-football legends for its new promotional campaign

PrizePicks has launched a new campaign featuring a bunch of celebrities as the new football season kicks off. One of the largest fantasy sports operators in America, it banks on the comedy stylings of acts like Druski, while bringing in … Continue reading

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College basketball point shaving federal investigation moving toward indictments

The federal investigation into point shaving and game fixing in college basketball, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA), is moving toward indictments.  There is said to be a focus on “Southern schools,” but … Continue reading

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Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai arrested over alleged gambling endorsements

Prominent Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai, real name Saadur Rehman, was detained by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at Lahore Airport on Sunday. A two-day remand was approved by the courts over the alleged promotion of online gambling and … Continue reading

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NBA and Players Association willing to look into limiting player prop bets

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the league’s players’ association have indicated they will support further restrictions on prop bets to reduce the risk of athlete manipulation and abuse from bettors. Speaking to ESPN, an NBA spokesperson said that: “Protecting … Continue reading

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German regulator, GGL, shares quarterly revenue for first time

The German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has issued quarterly figures on gaming and betting stakes for the first time ever. August has been marked as beginning the process of sharing quarterly publications, with permitted providers giving the … Continue reading

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Governor Murphy signs New Jersey sweepstakes ban into law

Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law which prohibits the sweepstakes model of wagering in the state of New Jersey. It was signed into law on August 15, with the bill – named A-5447, having first been introduced … Continue reading

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