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NFL Extends and Broadens Partnership with Genius Sports Through 2029

Johnny K.
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The National Football League (NFL) has officially announced an expanded and extended strategic partnership with Genius Sports, solidifying their collaboration through the conclusion of the 2029 season. This dea...

US Gambling Industry Needs National Standards, Warns Massachusetts Regulator

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Massachusetts
As the US gambling industry continues to expand rapidly, Jordan Maynard, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has raised concerns about the lack of national oversight. Maynard compared the indust...

FanDuel to Introduce Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Following New State Tax

Johnny K.
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Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has announced a new transaction fee that will impact sports bettors in Illinois later this year. Beginning September 1, 2025, customers placing bets on FanD...

X and Polymarket Join Forces to Revolutionize Prediction Markets

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X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially partnered with Polymarket, the popular prediction market platform, to provide a unique service that allows users to bet on real-world events such as elections and sp...

New York Sets New Sports Betting Record with $248.9M in May

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New York's mobile sportsbooks achieved their highest-ever monthly gross gaming revenue in May 2025, generating $248.9 million. According to data released by the New York State Gaming Commission, this total surp...

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

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Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative...

Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts

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Crypto.com, the digital asset exchange, has escalated a legal battle against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company is contesting the NGCB’s decision to block i...

Jyri Lassi Appointed as General Counsel of Veikkaus as Company Prepares for Market Changes

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Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel. Effective from September 1, 2025, Lassi will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is departing for ...

NFL Partners with ICRG to Address Gambling Behaviors Among College Athletes

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The National Football League (NFL) has announced a significant collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) aimed at tackling the increasing concerns surrounding gambling behaviors ...

Nevada Resort Association Joins Kalshi Lawsuit to Challenge Gaming Laws

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In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to interven...

Brazil’s Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Potential Tax Increases

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As Brazil's government considers tax reforms to offset potential fiscal shortfalls, leaders from the country’s licensed betting industry have issued a strong collective warning: raising taxes on regulated opera...

LiveScore Bet’s Ads for Gambling Found in Under-18 Version of App

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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) after two in-app ads for LiveScore Bet were displayed in the under-18 version of the Live...

Golden Odds Expands into Thailand with ThaiScore Acquisition, Launching AI Predictions

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Golden Odds, a global leader in predictive intelligence for sports betting content, has officially expanded into Thailand by acquiring ThaiScore.com. Known locally for its football-focused platform offering rea...