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VGW to end sweepstakes play in West Virginia as regulations tighten

Australian gaming giant VGW has confirmed that it plans to wind down its sweepstakes-style Promotional Play options in West Virginia later this year. This comes as it already wound down some of its sweepstakes operations in New York and New … Continue reading

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DraftKings and ESPN pact spotlights upcoming Predictions launch amid improved quarterly results

DraftKings and ESPN made their new agreement public on Thursday (November 6) as the broadcaster replaced PENN Entertainment with DraftKings as the exclusive ‘Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider.’ The partnership means fans will be able to use betting features and … Continue reading

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Ex-NBA star Damon Jones pleads not guilty in gambling and poker conspiracy cases

Former NBA guard and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday (November 6) to conspiracy charges tied to two separate federal gambling cases. In the first case, prosecutors say Jones, best known for his time with the Cleveland … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland inter-party group calls for higher taxes to curb gambling-related harm

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has called on the Chancellor to increase gambling taxes. The group has written an open letter to the Chancellor calling for higher taxes on online gambling to raise … Continue reading

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Inside PENN’s costly quest to turn flashy partnerships into market dominance as it ends ESPN deal

PENN Entertainment, once the unassuming Penn National Gaming with little more than racetracks and regional ambition, has spent decades leveling up from modest racing outfit to one of America’s largest casino and racing powerhouses. Along the way, the company scooped … Continue reading

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Kambi announces source code acquisition amid ‘disciplined’ financial performance

Kambi Group has shared ‘disciplined’ financial performance and source code acquisition in its annual report. In its quarterly earnings report, turnkey sportsbook provider Kambi shared decreased revenue and expenses amidst a difficult season, thanks to the impact of gaming-related taxes … Continue reading

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bet365 partners with Ezugi to improve live casino offerings in the UK, Ontario, and New Jersey

British-based operator bet365 has announced a partnership with casino provider Ezugi, enabling players to access live casino offerings in the UK, Ontario, and New Jersey. The partnership between bet365 and Ezugi is set to go live before the end of … Continue reading

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Nevada Judge rules Crypto.com’s contracts aren’t ‘swaps,’ rejecting injunction request

Nevada Judge Andrew Gordon ruled that Crypto.com’s contracts are not “swaps” in a move that may have been influenced by a tribal brief. After a lengthy legal battle, Crypto.com’s request for a preliminary injunction has been refused by Judge Gordon … Continue reading

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CGG Entertainment is prohibited from operating in Sweden amid license issues

CGG Entertainment has been prohibited from providing its gambling services in Sweden by Spelinspektionen – the Swedish Gambling Authority. The Cyprus-based company features players entering lotteries for various goods, along with purchasing mystery boxes. Users can either win a prize … Continue reading

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NetBet fined $850K after failures in AML and social responsibility

NetBet Enterprises Limited has been fined £650,000 ($850,400) after the UK Gambling Commission found AML and social responsibility failures. An investigation from the UKGC has found anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures at online gambling business NetBet Enterprises Limited. The … Continue reading

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