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Sportsbet ‘pressured ACMA to soften enforcement announcement wording publicly’ – report

A gambling company, Sportsbet, reportedly leaned on Australia’s communications watchdog to tone down the wording of a public enforcement announcement, according to documents released under freedom of information laws. ABC News reports that in 2022, the Australian Communications and Media … Continue reading

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PDC Darts chief lauds integral partnerships with gambling companies

With the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship underway at Alexandra Palace in London, top-ranked players such as teen sensation Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen are vying for the bumper £1,000,000 winners’ prize and the Sid Waddell trophy, … Continue reading

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KSA issues notice to TOTO Online for violation of act

The Netherlands gambling authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued a notice to TOTO Online for “violating the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act.” The regulator says the company has fallen short in the ongoing control of business … Continue reading

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Crown Coins Casino launches new online slot games in ‘strategic move’

Crown Coins Casino is expanding its game library in what they describe to be a ‘strategic move,’ as they aim to “stay ahead of its peers in industry trends.” The company says it has no intention of stopping its expansion, … Continue reading

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Meridianbet extends title sponsorship with Serbian basketball team

The sports betting and iGaming operator Meridianbet has announced that its title sponsorship with the basketball team BC Crvena Zvezda will continue through 2030. The team is a men’s professional basketball club based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is part of … Continue reading

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High electronic gaming machine risk and harm persist among Victorian gamblers

A new study that examines the attitudes and behaviors of electronic gaming machine (EGM) venue customers and staff in Victoria, Australia, reveals high rates of problem gambling risk. The study has been published by the Victoria State Government, and it … Continue reading

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Ankeny contractor sentenced to prison after gambling away customers’ money

An Ankeny contractor who admitted to blowing customer money on “gambling” and “irresponsible spending” was sentenced on December 18, 2025, to three years in federal prison. According to court records, he was punished for lying during bankruptcy proceedings. Louis Grant … Continue reading

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Builder jailed 14 years after $1.69M fraud funding gambling habit case

A builder who swindled dozens of customers out of about £1.25 million ($1.69 million) has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a court heard he used some of the money to fund his gambling habit. Mark Killick, 56, … Continue reading

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Scotts Valley Tribe advances temporary Vallejo casino amid legal disputes

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary casino in Vallejo, California, possibly as soon as January 2026. According to the Daily Republic, the site would be located on tribal land near … Continue reading

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MGM Resorts extends branding deal as MGM China strengthens Macau performance

MGM Resorts International has signed a new long-term branding deal with MGM China Holdings, strengthening the partnership as MGM China continues to post solid financial results. The updated agreement kicks in on January 1, 2026, and will run through the … Continue reading

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