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Nevada files motion for key CFTC and Kalshi documents

Nevada regulators have submitted a request, known as a motion to compel discovery, from predictions market Kalshi to disclose key information relating to its federally approved business. The news comes as a wider tightening of legal knots is coming into … Continue reading

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Bally’s completes $3 billion merger deal with Intralot

Bally’s Corporation (Bally’s) has completed a €2.7 billion ($3 billion) deal with Intralot S.A. (Intralot) to transfer a majority share of holdings in the company. A key part of the partnership for Bally’s is a 58% stake in the Greek … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Congress blocks plan for retrospective gambling tax, but further attempt expected

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has reneged on a proposal for gambling operators to be subject to a retrospective 10-year tax, after Congress blocked the bill. The update came on Wednesday (October 8), after an amended version of PM 1303 was … Continue reading

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Minnesota regulator issues warning on pull-tab machine burglaries

The Minnesota Gambling Control Board and the Department of Public Safety have issued a warning following a spate of burglaries targeting pull-tab dispensing machines. The authorities have advised organizations and retailers to be on alert, noting the increased illicit activity … Continue reading

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Betfair appeal case could disrupt online gambling after £1.5 million losses

Lee Gibson, a multimillionaire “problem gambler” who lost almost £1.5 million ($2 million) on soccer bets, is trying to overturn a High Court ruling after pursuing Betfair for allowing him to gamble, in a landmark case that could change online … Continue reading

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WSOPE 2026 heads to Prague for first time next spring

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has announced that its 2026 event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, for the very first time. The festival will run from March 31 to April 12, 2026, at the Hilton Prague. … Continue reading

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Canada gambling ad bill gets thumbs up from Senate

Canada has made one step towards curbing the prevalence of sports betting adverts in the country. A Senate committee has cleared a bill that would put federal restrictions on the commercials, which it managed to do in 45 seconds and … Continue reading

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Government shutdown speculation now top wagers on Kalshi and Polymarket

Kalshi and Polymarket have seen a sharp rise in interest in a particular contract surrounding the US government’s shutdown. As the Republicans don’t have the votes to push through their healthcare agenda, which would see prices soar for everyday Americans, … Continue reading

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Malta’s gambling watchdog MGA launches new self-assessment tool

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is introducing new tools to allow the public to self-assess their gambling habits. It’ll be available in both English and Maltese, and it’s available right now. MGA, along with other watchdogs and companies, has begun … Continue reading

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Ontario’s AGCO hits theScore with $105,000 fine

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has slapped theScore with a $105,000 fine after it failed to meet responsible gaming standards. Ontario’s gambling regulator enforces its rules and standards rigorously, describing its player protection measures as “strict” in … Continue reading

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