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PENN and ESPN End Partnership Early, ESPN Bet to Be Rebranded as theScore Bet

Vanja Mitic
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PENN Entertainment and ESPN have officially ended their sports betting partnership, closing a deal originally valued at $2 billion and meant to last a decade. The two companies confirmed on Thursday, November 6...

Dream11 Goes Global with Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports Expansion

Vanja Mitic
United Arab Emirates, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Online gaming software, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Malaysia, Fantasy eSports, Nepal, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom
Indian fantasy sports powerhouse Dream11 has gone international, unveiling a major expansion across 11 new markets following India’s nationwide ban on real-money gaming. The company, which built its success aro...

Ontario Fines theScore $105,000 for Alleged Responsible Gambling Breaches

Johnny K.
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., better known as theScore, $105,000 for what it describes as failures to uphold responsible gambling standards. The regu...

SIGA Fined $1.2 Million by FINTRAC for Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has been penalized with a significant fine of $1.175 million after a compliance examination by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (F...

VGW to Exit Canada: Chumba Casino and Global Poker Shutting Down This Fall

Johnny K.
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Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the parent company of sweepstakes platforms Chumba Casino and Global Poker, has announced its departure from the Canadian market this fall. The shutdown begins in stages and will cu...

Charity CNE Casino Challenges $199K Anti‑Money Laundering Fines

Vanja Mitic
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A charitable gaming operation held at Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)—known as the CNE Casino—has initiated an appeal in Federal Court after being penalized nearly $200,000 by the federal anti‑mone...

OLG Launches Online Horse Racing Wagers with Woodbine

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has introduced online horse race wagering for its players through a new collaboration with Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG). The integration allows users on OLG.ca...

AGCO Moves On Retail Operators Unregulated Gambling Machines in Ontario

Johnny K.
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken decisive action against a number of convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after discovering unregulated gambling devices on ...