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Coinbase CEO pokes fun at prediction markets, but exposes a serious issue

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has exposed a potentially serious prediction markets issue through a lighthearted side. Armstrong closed Coinbase’s quarterly earnings call on Thursday (October 30) with a quickfire list of buzzwords: “Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking and Web3.” Rather than … Continue reading

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Google takes aim at sweepstakes games, removing ‘social’ classification

Google has reclassified sweepstakes casino games from being social games, resulting in new mandatory rules. Sweepstakes casinos are no longer deemed as “social games” by the tech giant, leading to strict new guidelines that must be followed by operators. While … Continue reading

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Turkish league football referee scandal sees over hundred officials suspended

Turkey’s Professional Football Disciplinary Board has issued months-long bans to more than a hundred referees and assistant referees after an internal investigation into betting by the Turkish Football Federation. The decisions were made at the board’s meeting on Friday (October … Continue reading

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Malta Gaming Authority warns users about false gaming licenses claims

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned consumers about false claims about gambling licenses. The MGA has published a notice, warning consumers about a list of sites claiming to have connections with the authority or false licenses from it. The … Continue reading

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Signals, face cards, rigged poker games, and wire trails reveal new NBA scandal details

Federal prosecutors have shared new details about what they say was a nationwide gambling ring involving NBA figures Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones. In a detention letter filed in federal court, they describe advanced cheating technology, the use … Continue reading

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Americans are gambling more than ever, with sports betting and casinos on the rise

Americans are gambling more than ever in 2025, with a rising interest in sports betting and casinos. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has shared new research that shows Americans have been gambling more than ever over the last twelve months. … Continue reading

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Former police officer jailed for blackmailing suspect to repay ‘significant’ gambling debts

A former police officer in South Yorkshire has been jailed for blackmailing a suspect to pay off gambling debts. Marie Thompson, 29, has been jailed for three years and four months after an investigation by South Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards … Continue reading

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Congressman Tonko calls on major sports leagues to support gambling safety after NBA scandal

Congressman Paul D. Tonko has sent letters to various major sports leagues, calling on them to support his federal gambling safety act. As the world of sports betting continues to grapple with the knock-on effects of the NBA scandal, Congressman … Continue reading

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Judge says Interior can review Scotts Valley tribe’s rights but Vallejo casino plans can proceed

A federal judge in Washington has ruled that the Department of the Interior (DOI) violated the due process rights of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians when it suddenly took back the tribe’s gaming eligibility for a proposed casino … Continue reading

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Illegal casino operator charged with multiple felonies in Oakland after high-speed chase

Oakland Police Department has charged a suspected illegal casino manager with multiple felony charges. An Dao, 44, has been charged with multiple felony counts following a high-speed chase that saw Oakland police follow him throughout the city. This came after … Continue reading

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