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Sportradar Gains UAE Gaming Vendor License Amid Market Expansion

October 22, 2025

United Arab Emirates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Middle East Gaming News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing

Sportradar Group AG has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s path toward a reg...

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Johnny K.

October 22, 2025

Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...

Dutch Gambling Authority Unveils New Licensing Model for Land-Based Operators

Johnny K.

October 21, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Licenses, Netherlands

The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framewo...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Johnny K.

October 21, 2025

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Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

Johnny K.

October 20, 2025

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A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...

India’s Supreme Court to Review Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling Apps

Johnny K.

October 20, 2025

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The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly pose as social or esports games. The petition, f...

Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties

Johnny K.

October 18, 2025

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Nevada’s gaming watchdog has intensified its stance against prediction markets, joining a growing list of state regulators warning that contracts based on sports, politics, or entertainment outcomes are conside...

Kraken Expands U.S. Presence with $100 Million Acquisition of Small Exchange

Johnny K.

October 18, 2025

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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has deepened its foothold in the U.S. derivatives sector through a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange, a designated contract market (DCM) regulated by the Commodity Future...

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

Johnny K.

October 17, 2025

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., North America Casino News, World Casino News, Illinois, Nevada

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, one of the country’s wealthiest elected officials and a potential 2028 presidential contender, revealed he won $1.4 million from gambling during a Las Vegas vacation last year. Ac...

Australia’s VGCCC Launches 2025–26 Strategy Emphasizing Harm Prevention and Modern Oversight

Johnny K.

October 17, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Oceania Casino News

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2025–26, setting the tone for a year focused on tackling gambling-related harm, bolstering regulatory reform, and re...

Italy Slashes Online Betting Sites from 407 to 52 Under New Gambling Framework

Johnny K.

October 16, 2025

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Italy’s online betting market is preparing for a sweeping transformation as regulators implement a new framework that will drastically reduce the number of active betting websites from 407 to just 52. The chang...

St. Louis Blues Strike Sports Betting Partnership with Underdog

Johnny K.

October 16, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

The St. Louis Blues have unveiled a new partnership with Underdog, a rapidly growing U.S. sports entertainment and betting company, marking a significant step forward in fan engagement and digital interactivity...

Roanoke Eyes Casino Development to Revitalize Berglund Center

Johnny K.

October 15, 2025

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City officials in Roanoke are weighing a bold proposal to transform the Berglund Center into a hub for entertainment and gaming, with discussions now underway on the potential addition of a casino. While still ...

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

Johnny K.

October 15, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, New York

MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves...

Ho-Chunk Nation Finalizes $610 Million Financing for Beloit Casino Resort

Johnny K.

October 14, 2025

Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, U.S.A., Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Wisconsin

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has officially secured $610 million in financing to move forward with construction of its long-anticipated Beloit casino resort — a project expected to reshape the region’s ente...

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Sportradar Gains UAE Gaming Vendor License Amid Market Expansion

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Dutch Gambling Authority Unveils New Licensing Model for Land-Based Operators

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

India’s Supreme Court to Review Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling Apps

Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties

Kraken Expands U.S. Presence with $100 Million Acquisition of Small Exchange

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

Australia’s VGCCC Launches 2025–26 Strategy Emphasizing Harm Prevention and Modern Oversight

Italy Slashes Online Betting Sites from 407 to 52 Under New Gambling Framework

St. Louis Blues Strike Sports Betting Partnership with Underdog

Roanoke Eyes Casino Development to Revitalize Berglund Center

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

Ho-Chunk Nation Finalizes $610 Million Financing for Beloit Casino Resort

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