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WLA shares commitment to combating match fixing and maintaining sports integrity

The World Lottery Association (WLA) has announced that it has ramped up activities to combat match fixing and other illicit activities which impact the industry. “Together with other stakeholders, we are leading this global fight,” the WLA says. In a … Continue reading

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Light & Wonder reports huge 16% increase in net income for Q2

Light & Wonder has seen its net income rise by 16% in its second quarter of the year, with the figure increasing to $95 million. While the net income saw a massive increase, the consolidated revenue of $809 million decreased … Continue reading

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DraftKings reports major 37% revenue spike in Q2

DraftKings has just announced its statistics for the second quarter, with its revenue seeing a massive 37% growth. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the American gambling company has seen revenue of $1,513 million, which represents an increase … Continue reading

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MIXI receives approval to acquire PointsBet

MIXI Australia Pty Ltd (MIXI) has received the green light from the nation’s regulators to take over PointsBet. This marks a possible end to the months-long saga that was fiercely contested between MIXI and rival Betr Entertainment (Betr). The former … Continue reading

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Star gets another lifeline as government delays $1000 gambling limit

As the Star Entertainment group struggles financially, the New South Wales government in Australia has extended a small lifeline. Rather than introduce its $1000 AUD ($650.49) gaming limit on August 19, it will instead postpone it until August 19, 2027. … Continue reading

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South Dakota gaming commission warns of uptick in illegal online casinos

Another government body has had to come forward to warn its constituents of “fraudulent online casinos.” This time, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) has issued a press release with a surface-level warning to those who happen to use … Continue reading

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Nearly 250 slot machines seized in Florida illegal gambling busts

Illegal slot machine operators in Port Richey, Florida, had a bad day. Joining forces with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the Port Richey and New Port Richey police departments managed to secure 249 illegal slot machines. Alongside this, it … Continue reading

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KSA admits gambling tax hike having negative effect on income

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has admitted that its plans to hike gambling taxes aren’t working out as planned. The KSA had increased gambling tax from January 1, 2025, to 34.2% from 30.5%, with the intention to “increase … Continue reading

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50 attorneys general plea for DOJ to crack down on illegal offshore gambling

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) received a petition from 50 attorneys general to crack down on illegal offshore gambling. The news was part of a release by the National Association of Attorneys General as a coalition, and as a … Continue reading

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Bally’s announces brand new Nottingham Forest partnership

Bally’s Entertainment (Bally’s) has announced a new deal with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest (Forest). The deal will see the gambling brand’s logo emblazoned on the front of the home and away kits worn by Forest in the new … Continue reading

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