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Florida’s Lee County law enforcement seize another 111 illegal slot machines

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has raided three locations in the Florida area, seizing 111 illegal gambling machines and $36,888 in cash. LCSO worked alongside the Narcotics Unit and the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on the … Continue reading

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Sportradar uses AI technology to run simulations on NBA season, with outcome suggested

The technology company Sportradar has used its AI-powered simulation of the 2025-26 NBA season to look at who the possible champions could be, with Oklahoma City Thunder coming out on top in the predictions. A total of 50,000 AI-powered simulations … Continue reading

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ACMA cracks down on illegal online gambling websites as more are blocked

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced its latest moves in blocking illegal gambling websites, with more investigations having taken place. On Wednesday (October 15), the regulator stated it had requested that Australian internet service providers block the … Continue reading

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker hits $1.4M jackpot as gambling tax returns deal winning hand

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who is a billionaire, won about $1.4 million gambling at a Las Vegas casino last year, according to his latest tax filing. A spokesperson said the Democratic governor, who’s running for a third term and is … Continue reading

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National Association Against iGaming finds 71% oppose iGaming in Maryland

The National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) has released the results from a statewide poll it conducted in Maryland. According to the survey, 71% of Marylanders oppose online gambling in some capacity. The poll originally saw only 52% of takers opposing … Continue reading

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Nevada regulator issues firm stance on sports event contracts

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has made its stance on sports event contracts very clear, as it issues a firm warning to licensees. On Wednesday (October 15), the regulator published a notice assigned to all licensees and interested persons and … Continue reading

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MGM sells off Ohio Northfield Park casino for $546 million

MGM Resorts International announced yesterday that it would sell off its Northfield Park location in Ohio for $546 million. It’s being sold to an affiliate of private funds managed by Clairvest Group, and the deal will be done entirely in … Continue reading

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Kraken buys Small Exchange for $100M, setting sights on US prediction markets

Another player might soon enter the fast-growing scene of US prediction markets: Kraken. The Wyoming-based crypto exchange announced on Thursday (October 16) that it is buying Small Exchange for $100 million. Small Exchange is already registered with the Commodity Futures … Continue reading

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MetaMask’s Polymarket venture will be the first wallet to integrate with prediction markets

A partnership with Polymarket will make MetaMask the first crypto wallet to integrate with a prediction market. Crypto wallet MetaMask has announced plans to integrate prediction markets into its services through a partnership with the prediction market. This comes after … Continue reading

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Strategic Gaming completes acquisition of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casinofor $301 million

Strategic Gaming Management has closed the $301 million acquisition of a racetrack and casino, before immediately transferring the property on. The acquisition of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino by Strategic Gaming Management (SGM) saw the company immediately sell the property … Continue reading

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