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GamblingBetfred deepens technology partnership with Sportradar
Betfred and Sportradar are continuing their agreement, as an extension and expansion has been agreed between the duo. As part of the arrangement, Sportradar will upgrade the retail platform technology...
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Prediction MarketsSporttrade applies with the CFTC to become a registered exchange
Philadelphia-based financial technology company Sporttrade have recently announced that they will apply for federal exchange and clearing registration, according to a press release on Wednesday. The company have announced submission...
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Prediction MarketsCFTC makes things clearer for prediction markets, as it withdraws event contracts ban
It appears the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is aiming to make the prediction market regulatory world a little clearer, as it has withdrawn a draft rule that would have...
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GamblingFanDuel to become new partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA games
FanDuel has announced that it is the new partner of the Special Olympic USA Games, making its debut this summer for the 2026 edition. Held between June 20-26 in Minneapolis,...
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BettingPointsBet starts Alberta iGaming registration after AGLC regulatory approval granted officially
PointsBet has begun the registration process to operate in Alberta's iGaming market As a result of the announcement, PointsBet can now begin the process of setting up its digital stall...
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GamblingBetMGM reports record FY 2025 results, but questions remain on sustainability
BetMGM shared a business update on Wednesday (February 4), stating that 2025 turned out better than expected, and the company is moving firmly toward profitability. For the 2025 fiscal year...
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BettingUnderdog launches team parlays to challenge multi-pick sports betting markets trend
Betting and stats giant Underdog has launched a new team parlays feature to rival the growing trend of multi-pick wagers on event contracts. A traditional Same Game Parlay (SGP) in...
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GamblingGambling authority in Ireland given go ahead to begin issuing licenses
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in Ireland, Jim O’Callaghan, has officially signed an order which will see the gambling authority begin issuing remote and in-person betting licenses....
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GamblingSan Francisco city attorney cracks down on drug and gambling dens
The City Attorney of San Francisco, David Chiu, has issued a statement as they say they are cracking down on gambling and drug dens that allegedly front as convenience stores....
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Prediction MarketsNew York Attorney General warns of sports betting and prediction markets harms ahead of Super Bowl
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her thoughts on the harms that sports betting and prediction markets can bring ahead of the Super Bowl. The leading legal light...
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Prediction MarketsPolymarket opens New York’s ‘first free grocery store’
Polymarket has officially announced ‘New York’s first free grocery store,’ which will open on February 12. The company shared the news through a series of posts on X, first writing:...
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Prediction MarketsCrypto.com goes all in on prediction markets with new app OG
A ‘new prediction market experience’ has been launched by Crypto.com, called OG, which aims to give consumers a new way to trade, engage, and climb the leaderboard. The company announced...
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Prediction MarketsNevada Gaming Control Board files civil enforcement action against Coinbase
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to restrict what the regulator calls unlicensed wagering in violation of state law. The...
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GamblingMalta Gaming Authority issues warning about four unlicensed gambling sites
The Malta Gaming Authority has warned consumers that four gambling sites are operating unlicensed, despite claims otherwise. The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a warning that the following sites have...
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GamblingGambling advertising spend continues to fall in the UK led by £30M drop in TV ads
Gambling advertising spend has continued to fall in the UK, led by a steep drop-off in spending on TV ads. Gambling advertising spend from licensed UK operators has continued to...
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CasinoFour California tribes raise concerns over Vallejo temporary casino plan
The Vallejo casino saga is ongoing, as a joint statement has been sent by four California-based tribes expressing “serious concern” with the temporary preview casino. A statement seen by ReadWrite...
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GamblingEssex County accountant charged with stealing $1.6M to allegedly fund sports betting habit
An Essex County accountant is facing criminal charges after authorities say he stole more than $1.6 million from a longtime client and the client’s two businesses, allegedly using some of...
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GamblingProblem gambling referrals doubles in Northern Ireland, with rise in requests from women
Problem gambling referrals doubled in Northern Ireland last year, as well as a notable rise in women seeking support. The news comes from Extern Problem Gambling's Barry Grant and Claire...
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GamblingBetfred brothers named the UK’s biggest taxpayer for the first time
The brother duo behind the UK betting shop chain Betfred has been named the UK's biggest taxpayer for the first time. Brothers Fred and Peter Done, founders of bookmaker chain...
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GamblingNine charged after two-year York police probe targets illegal gambling networks
York Regional Police say they’ve charged nine people after wrapping up a two-year investigation into illegal gambling operations in Vaughan and Toronto. As part of the probe, officers seized gaming...
