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Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

The producers of hit shows like The Peaky Blinders have put pen to paper on a £4 billion ($5.28 billion) gambling deal. Banijay Group (Banijay) is responsible for the Cillian Murphy-led gangster show, alongside other television brands like Big Brother … Continue reading

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Caesars Entertainment’s third-quarter report posts Las Vegas losses

Caesars Entertainment (Caesars) posted the news of its third-quarter report, which was less than buoyant, detailing a growing gap in Las Vegas revenue. The casino and leisure brand reported a 9.8% change from the 2025 installment of the report compared … Continue reading

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BGC boss Hurst downplays gambling harm, calling at-risk individuals a small minority

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) leader, Grainne Hurst, referred to those at risk of gambling harms as a small minority. Hurst made the statement whilst giving evidence to the Treasury Select Committee as part of a session on how gambling … Continue reading

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ASA rules William Hill misled customers with incorrect marble race promotion

The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has agreed with a complaint about WHG (International) Ltd, which operates as William Hill Online, after an in-app promotion for the game Marble Race Live was ruled misleading. The ad appeared in the … Continue reading

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Experts warn prediction markets raise match fixing risks amid NBA sports betting scandal

Over the past ten days, the sports world has been rocked by scandal. More than 30 people have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly turning pro basketball into what investigators describe as a criminal betting ring powered by insider … Continue reading

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Federal judge returns Massachusetts vs Kalshi case to state court for final resolution

A federal judge has sent a case involving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) back down to the state level. The news comes on the back of a lengthy battle between the two under a case filed “Violation … Continue reading

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Poker player accused of operating illicit brothel from Las Vegas neighborhood

Bing Du, a highly-rated player on the poker circuit, has been accused of operating an alleged illicit brothel from a home in Las Vegas.  She was arrested on October 27 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) while participating … Continue reading

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Senator Britt leads bipartisan push to protect youth from illegal gambling

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has led a bipartisan effort urging the Department of Justice to take immediate action against illegal offshore gaming operations, amid serious concerns about the extent to which the youth are using these gambling platforms and the … Continue reading

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Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen sanctions Yomoly

Spelinspektionen, the gambling authority of Sweden, has issued a ban against Yomoly Ltd for offering gambling services to users in Sweden without the required authority to operate in the country.   Spelinspektionen confirmed the prohibition order after it found Yomoly was … Continue reading

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FanDuel casino adds influencer Lady Luck HQ as newest ambassador

The online gaming company FanDuel has announced the casino streaming influencer, Lady Luck HQ, will be joining the roster as an exclusive ambassador. The influencer, Francine Maric (Lady Luck HQ), has over a million subscribers on YouTube and a large … Continue reading

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