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Playtech expands its wares into South Africa with LottoStar

Playtech, the company behind the tech that powers many online gambling platforms, has announced that it intends to expand its presence in South Africa via its partner LottoStar. The gambling tech company will now take on “more than 100” games … Continue reading

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Snoop Dogg is partnering with Trivelta to launch an online casino

Rapper Snoop Dogg has set his sights on the gambling industry as he partners with the iGaming technology provider TRIVELTA to launch the online casino ‘Dogg House Casino.’ According to the announcement, this aims to be a first-of-its-kind artist-led casino … Continue reading

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Coalition for Prediction Markets backs Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Bill against insider trading

The Coalition for Prediction Markets has shown support for Representative Ritchie Torres’s effort to strengthen integrity in the sector. It was in early January when the Congressman announced he would be introducing a bill called the ‘Public Integrity in Financial … Continue reading

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Every person and players allegedly involved in the NCAA point shaving scandal

Twenty-six people have been named and charged in a massive point-shaving scheme. The game fixing plans had impacted both the NCAA Division I men’s basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association games. United States Attorney David Metcalf announced who the 26 … Continue reading

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Federal prosecutors unseal sweeping NCAA basketball illegal game-fixing scheme tied to China

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have unsealed criminal charges in what they say was a years-long, international scheme to rig NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, and even some pro games in China, all to make money through illegal sports betting. … Continue reading

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Former Toronto police officer and Barrie man charged in Ontario police probe gambling extortion ring

The York Regional Police Organized Enforcement Bureau in Ontario, working alongside the South Simcoe Police Service, has charged a former Toronto police officer and another suspect in connection with an ongoing gambling extortion investigation involving organized crime. According to a … Continue reading

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SGLA testifies before Maine lawmakers, urges them not to ban Social Plus games

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is asking state lawmakers in Maine to reconsider the SP 825 bill which would see Social Plus games banned. It was back in November 2025 when the term ‘Social Plus’ was coined in a … Continue reading

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New York Gaming Commission applauds Hochul as state targets underage online betting

The chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission has voiced support and applauded Governor Kathy Hochul for her commitment to protecting New Yorkers, as she outlined more than 200 initiatives, including gambling-related measures. Amongst the many topics in the … Continue reading

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Calabasas man pleads guilty to tax evasion and operating illegal offshore gambling business

Jason Noah Feinman of Calabasas in California, has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal offshore gambling business, evading taxes and laundering money in a statement released by the Office of Public Affairs at the US Department of Justice. Feinman operated … Continue reading

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pulls support for Senate’s crypto market structure bill

The Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, has made his feelings known on the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, as he takes to social media to pull his support. “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs, Coinbase unfortunately … Continue reading

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