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Unibet hit with $500k fine for offering bets on prohibited markets

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has taken action against Optdeck Service, the Dutch operator of the prominent Unibet brand, with a €450,000 ($524,160) fine. Owned by France’s FDJ, Unibet’s domain in the Netherlands has been punished for offering bets on prohibited markets. … Continue reading

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Ksa announces new changes for gambling license applications

The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), is having a shake-up as it introduces new rules for licensing online games of chance. This comes as the permits granted in September 2021 are set to expire on October 1, 2026, … Continue reading

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GLPI invests $225 million in tribal Caesars Republic Sonoma County resort

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) said Tuesday (September 2) it will put up $225 million to help finance a new tribal casino and resort being developed by Caesars Entertainment and the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. The … Continue reading

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Majority of Swedish betting takes place with licensed operators, says gambling authority

The Swedish Gambling Authority has shared a new report estimating that the channelization rate with licensed operators was 85 percent in 2024. The report highlights a largely steady channelization rate between 2023 and 2024, reporting 85 percent last year, down … Continue reading

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Norwegian Lottery Authority slaps lottery operator with $4.5m fine after exposing flaw

The Norwegian Lottery Authority has uncovered a lottery operator error affecting millions of players over several years. In both the Eurojackpot extra draw and Lotto super draws from Norsk Tipping’s lotteries, the Norwegian Lottery Authority has exposed a flaw that … Continue reading

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Brazil’s IBJR encourages bettors to use regulated platforms amid rise of illegal platforms

The IBJR has launched a new campaign highlighting the risks of illegal betting and encouraging bettors to use regulated platforms. The campaign from the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warns about the risks associated with illegal betting platforms and … Continue reading

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Crypto.com partners with Underdog to bring sports prediction markets to 16 states

Fantasy and sports gaming operator Underdog has teamed up with Crypto.com to bring sports prediction markets to 16 states. The first rollout is focusing largely on areas in the US where legal sports betting has not been adopted. The partnership … Continue reading

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Belgium appoints new members to six-year service in Gaming Commission

The King of Belgium has confirmed the 12 new gambling regulatory members serving in the Gaming Commission for the next six years. King Philippe of Belgium has confirmed the names of all 12 gambling regulatory members, set to serve on … Continue reading

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Intralot stagnates in new revenue report as it focuses on Bally’s acquistion

It’s not a bad or good first half of the year for Intralot, a gambling technology company based in Greece. The company, which as of 2023 has 1700 employees, posted a stagnant revenue report, which only grew by 1.7% year-on-year. … Continue reading

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MGA hits out against suspended PG Soft platform still claiming to be licensed

The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) has once again had to step forward to point out that it has no association with a gambling platform. The post contains two links that lead to the Pocket Games Soft platform, which hosts the … Continue reading

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