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The National Hockey League (NHL) is stepping into new territory by signing licensing deals with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket. The move takes the league’s official partnerships beyond the usual sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel. It’s the first time … Continue reading →

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has stated that a ban on online social games and sweepstakes in New York would amount to a loss of $230 million annually to the state’s economy. The group has raised concerns and presented … Continue reading →

The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £10 million ($13 million) fine to gambling operator Platinum Gaming. The British regulator has found that Platinum Gaming has breached anti-money laundering safeguards and has racked up several social responsibility failings across their … Continue reading →

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been in conversation with UK government officials in an attempt to dissuade incoming tax reform. In a statement that endorses the BHA “#AxeTheTax” promotional campaign, which aims to battle the proposed tax levies that … Continue reading →

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Payne, Alabama, following a search at three business locations where 38 illegal gambling machines were found. It was on Monday (October 20) when officers from the Fort Payne Police Department conducted operations … Continue reading →

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) has launched an all-new pledge which establishes standards for responsible influencer marketing across the gambling sector. The framework includes three core pillars which will apply to all forms of influencer content, including live … Continue reading →

The sports technology company Sportradar is the latest to be awarded a gaming-vendor license in the UAE. The company joins a growing list since the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) was established in the UAE in September 2023, with … Continue reading →

The operator bet365 and gamification specialist Low6 has announced it’ll be expanding its offering into Arizona and the LATAM market of Mexico, after seeing strong performance. It’s the Over/Under free-to-play (F2P) game which will be introduced into those areas, after … Continue reading →

DraftKings Inc. (DraftKings) has made the step to acquire prediction market company Railbird to gain a foothold in the growing sports contract market. The deal marks another milestone for DraftKings as the national gambling name is anticipating a new mobile … Continue reading →

GGPoker has publicly addressed the recent integrity breach involving superstar players in the GGMillion$ Tournament, including its ambassador, Tony “Ren” Lin. The debacle surrounded several players involved in tournaments running at the same time, the GGMillion$ online and the WSOP … Continue reading →