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PAGCOR Reports PHP69 Billion Online Gaming Revenue, Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Sites

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the crucial role of licensed online gaming in supporting the government’s budget priorities, while raising alarms over the risks posed by...

The Volume Selects Hard Rock Bet as Exclusive Sportsbook Partner

Colin Cowherd’s media network, The Volume, has signed a major partnership agreement with Hard Rock Bet, shifting away from its previous relationship with DraftKings. The multimillion-dollar deal installs Hard R...

California Court Blocks High 5 Entertainment’s Arbitration Efforts in Sweepstakes Case

High 5 Entertainment has encountered a significant legal setback in California after the Superior Court of San Francisco denied four separate motions submitted by the company. The lawsuit, filed on December 30,...

Delta Corp Halts Integrated Resort-Casino Project in Goa Amid GST Concerns

Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems fro...

Paddy Power Becomes NFL’s Official Sportsbook Partner in UK and Ireland for 2025-26 Season

Paddy Power, a leading bookmaker from Flutter Entertainment, has secured a one-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to become the official sportsbook partner for the 2025-26 season in the UK...

India’s Government to Establish Authority for Online Gaming Regulation, Delhi High Court Directs Action

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Indian government to take swift action in constituting a regulatory authority and finalizing rules for the newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 202...

Pragmatic Play Pulls Out of US Sweepstakes Market Amid Legal Scrutiny

Pragmatic Play, one of the biggest names in online gaming content, has officially ended its involvement with US sweepstakes casinos. The supplier confirmed it will no longer provide games to operators in states...

Unibet Hit with Dutch Regulator’s €450,000 Penalty Threat

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has once again taken action against Unibet, operated by Optdeck Service Ltd., for repeated violations of Dutch gambling laws. The regulator announced that ...

Underdog Partners with Crypto.com to Offer Sports Prediction Markets

Fantasy sports and sports betting company Underdog has joined forces with Crypto.com to introduce sports prediction markets in 16 U.S. states. The partnership marks a significant move for Underdog, which is lev...

Sweden’s Gambling Channelization Falls Short of Government Target

Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoin...

Audit Finds Massachusetts Gaming Commission Falling Short on Oversight

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s...

LA Lawsuit Accuses Stake.US and Kick of Illegal Gambling

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has launched a sweeping civil lawsuit against Stake.us, its affiliated streaming platform Kick, company founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and numerous gaming suppliers...