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GamblingEGBA “urges” delegates to vote on its markers for harm measure
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has sent out a new press release that "urges" officials to vote yes on a landmark vote that could help with harmful behaviours...
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GamblingUK Gambling Commission report explores motivations behind illegal online gambling choices
Britain's Gambling Commission has published the first report in a new series on illegal online gambling, looking at why people choose unlicensed websites and how they use them. The report,...
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CasinoMGM Resorts executive shuffle sees Ayesha Molino and Gary Fritz get big promotions
MGM Resorts International is having a bit of an executive shuffle. Two new hires have been slotted into the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and President of MGM Digital, as well...
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GamblingNassau County police officer arrested after spending colleague’s cash on gambling, OnlyFans
A Nassau County police officer, in New York, has been arrested after it was uncovered that he had stolen $200,000 from another officer for gambling, OnlyFans, and other personal usage....
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GamblingHonolulu police bust another illegal gambling backroom
Honolulu Police in Hawaii have busted an illegal gambling ring, confiscating 16 machines and reportedly over $5000 in cash. The anti-gambling operation happened on Wednesday (September 17), and was a...
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GamblingFanDuel and Delaware North announce partnership in West Virginia
Global betting brand FanDuel has announced a partnership with Delaware North for an exclusive agreement at the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort location in West Virginia. The Charleston region’s biggest...
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GamblingFlorida authorities seize illegal slot machines, shutting down two arcades
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), with assistance from the St. Petersburg Police Department, worked together to take down two illegal arcades. The two locations in St. Petersburg were the...
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GamblingKalshi crosses $1 billion in monthly transaction volume
Prediction market Kalshi has surpassed rival Polymarket in a recent release, citing that the company has hit the $1 billion monthly transaction mark. The latter company is still the second-biggest...
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SweepstakesSGLA urges California Governor Newsom to veto AB 831
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the decision to pass Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831). A vocal critic of AB 831, the...
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TechnologyPamela Hackenburg, Pennsylvania gambling addict, sentenced for $532k local authority fraud
Pamela Hackenburg, a former secretary and treasurer for Gregg Township in Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to prison time for the embezzlement of more than $500,000 from the local authority. The...
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GamblingMinnesota woman sentenced after $2.7M embezzlement scheme to fund gambling
A 37-year-old in Minnesota has been sentenced by a US District Court to 51 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for embezzlement of more than $2.7 million...
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GamblingArizona warns licensed operators against offering prediction markets
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has sent communications to approved sportsbooks in the state warning them that offering prediction markets outside of Arizona could put their license at risk....
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GamblingBCSC alleges investment fraud to fund gambling spree
In Surrey, British Columbia, a man is alleged to have used money obtained from investors to fund a significant gambling spree. According to the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) in Canada,...
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CasinoPlans for two Manhattan casinos, Avenir and Caesars Palace, rejected
The proposals for two Manhattan casinos, the Avenir and Caesars Palace, have been halted as committees have rejected the bids. It was on Wednesday when the proposals were heard by...
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GamblingACMA makes further request to block illicit gambling platforms
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made a request for more illicit online gambling sites to be blocked, after investigations showed they were violating the Interactive Gambling Act...
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GamblingNY fire department finds an illegal gambling den during an inspection
An FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) investigation into a complaint about illegal lithium-ion battery charging has led to the discovery of an alleged gambling den. The fire department was...
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GamblingGambling operator Maple International Ventures Limited has to pay £360K in regulatory action
The online gambling business Maple International Ventures Limited has to pay £360,000 (roughly $490,747) following a Gambling Commission investigation. The UK-based regulator, which licenses and regulates most types of gambling,...
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GamblingBetMGM leaps into entertainment sponsorship with new podcast deal
BetMGM is partnering with Better Collective to push further into the entertainment industry. The casino company will become the sponsor for the video podcast, "Roommates Show," and the new show,...
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GamblingChicago mayor loses big as committee votes to overturn video terminal ban
Despite being strongly against introducing video terminals for gambling purposes into Chicago, the mayor, Brandon Johnson, has failed to convince a committee not to overturn the law. Video terminals, or...
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SweepstakesSweepstakes casino defenders SPGA and SGLA to merge
California's anti-sweepstakes bill has been moving rapidly and with success since its overhaul earlier this year. Two parties, the SPGA and SGLA, both groups that represent the "social gaming" world...
