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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has estimated that Americans will spend a collective $30 billion on NFL bets in the 2025 season. Data from the AGA estimates that Americans will wager $30 billion on the upcoming 2025 NFL season via … Continue reading →

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has released information regarding an ongoing betting and bribery case involving a former Ladbrokes Chief Executive Officer. The individuals who worked for GVC, the parent company of Ladbrokes, were mentioned in a statement by Hannah … Continue reading →

The Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians (Sherwood Valley) has declared its opposition to Assembly Bill 831 (AB 381), making this the third Tribe to do so publicly. AB 381 has faced setbacks from parties in the state that disagree … Continue reading →

The World Poker Tour (WPT) put pen to paper on a multi-year manufacturing and distribution deal with Genco International (Genco). This brings together one of the biggest names in North American poker and a central logistics and distribution arm, Kroeger … Continue reading →