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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a stern warning regarding two online gambling platforms—lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com—which are falsely claiming to be licensed by the MGA. The regulator has clari...
Bank of America has raised concerns about a growing financial risk posed by the rapid expansion of prediction markets and online sports betting in the United States. The bank's global research team highlighted ...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in expanding its regulated gaming market with the recent launch of Play 971, the first fully licensed iGaming site in the country. The platform, which...
Kalshi, a prominent prediction market platform, is facing a significant legal challenge in the form of a class action lawsuit. The suit, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of operat...
PENN Entertainment’s prolonged battle with activist investor HG Vora has taken another turn after an independent Special Litigation Committee (SLC) concluded the company’s board acted appropriately and “in good...
South Africa’s National Treasury is seeking public input on a new proposal that could significantly change the landscape of online gambling in the country. As the online betting industry has exploded, the Treas...
Missouri’s entry into the legal sports betting scene will begin on December 1, but one notable sportsbook, Underdog, will not be joining the launch. The company withdrew its application for an operating license...
A coalition of more than 40 Canadian senators has formally urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to implement a nationwide ban on all advertising for sports betting. The appeal, delivered in a letter on November 13 ...
The UK gambling sector is preparing for the most dramatic reshaping of its tax environment in years after official documents released in error confirmed sweeping increases affecting online casinos and sports be...
Robinhood and Susquehanna International Group are moving forward with a significant expansion into the prediction markets sector by forming a new joint venture that will operate its own futures and derivatives ...
The upcoming Thanksgiving stretch is shaping into one of the most significant betting windows the U.S. sports wagering market has seen, fueled by marquee NFL pairings and expanded legalized sports betting cover...
November 17–23, 2025, marked Safer Gambling Week across the UK and Ireland. The campaign places a strong emphasis on raising awareness of safe play. It highlights support services for players. The outcome of th...
Ontario’s regulated online gambling market delivered its strongest performance to date in October, marking the third straight month of record-setting growth in player spending and operator revenue. Fresh data r...
A long-running legal fight between prediction market operator Kalshi and Nevada gaming officials took a dramatic turn this week after a federal judge reversed an earlier ruling that had shielded the company fro...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is openly reassessing his decision to sign the 2021 measure that opened the door to legal sports wagering across the state. What he once supported as a structured and regulated expansion o...