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Wyoming postpones online casino sweepstakes ban

6 August 2026 at 7:59am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Wyoming have delayed action on bills that would ban online sweepstakes, postponing any decision until their next meeting on 29 September. The Select Committee on ...

Light & Wonder books 14% 2Q26 igaming revenue increase, with quarterly record in wagers

5 August 2026 at 8:25am UTC-4
Global gaming giant Light & Wonder saw a 26% rise in net income for 2Q26, reaching US$120 million, amongst strong growth in its Gaming and iGaming segments. In results ...
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Trump’s Truth API service faces backlash over insider trading concerns

5 August 2026 at 8:25am UTC-4
Concerns are being raised about potential insider trading after US President Donald Trump introduced a service for his social media platform, Truth Social, that allows users, such ...

Continent 8 appoints new CEO as founder Michael Tobin shifts to Chairman

4 August 2026 at 6:42am UTC-4
Gaming technology company Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Mike Small as its new CEO. This comes as founder Michael Tobin steps down from 28 years in the role and ...
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Former US congressman George Santos to pay US$35,000 over unlawful Kalshi trades

3 August 2026 at 6:25am UTC-4
Former US Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay US$35,000 to settle a federal investigation into trading activity on the prediction market platform Kalshi. The settlement ...

New York sues Kalshi for illegal gambling operations

31 July 2026 at 6:13am UTC-4
New York has sued prediction market operator Kalshi over allegations that it is operating as an illegal, unlicensed gambling business. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and ...

Crypto scams estimated to cost Americans US$80.7 billion in 2025

30 July 2026 at 6:11am UTC-4
Crypto scams account for over half of all cybercrime losses, according to data from the Consumer Federation of America, costing Americans an estimated US$80.7 billion last year ...

NordVPN uncovers criminal network hijacking brands to redirect to illegal gambling sites

29 July 2026 at 1:25am UTC-4
Popular VPN network NordVPN says it uncovered a large-scale criminal operation that hijacks the names and logos of more than 400 trusted global brands to redirect people toward ...
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Dubai-based airline Emirates launches crypto payment for UAE customers

29 July 2026 at 12:44am UTC-4
UAE-based airline Emirates has announced a partnership with Crypto.com that will allow for UAE residents with an account on the site to pay for their flights in crypto via the ...

South Korean esports star made honorary police officer for anti-gambling campaign

27 July 2026 at 6:55am UTC-4
South Korean esports League of Legends star "Faker" has been made an honorary police officer by the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), as part of a campaign against cyber ...

Nevada legislators introduce bill to ban sports event contracts

24 July 2026 at 6:16am UTC-4
Two Nevada lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban prediction market platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style event contracts nationwide. According ...

SBC partners with Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026

21 July 2026 at 1:25am UTC-4
Events and media group SBC has partnered with affiliate and performance marketing community Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, taking place in Lisbon ...

Prediction markets account for 27% of World Cup bets: report

20 July 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Prediction markets have reported record trading during the World Cup, with data provided by market analytics firm H2 Gambling Capital showing that the platforms accounted for an ...

Crypto.com secures US$400 million investment from Citadel Securities

17 July 2026 at 6:44am UTC-4
US-based market-making firm Citadel Securities has invested US$400 million into cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com at a US$20 billion valuation. The funding represents Crypto.com ...

Brazil seeks answers from Google and Apple over betting app controls

16 July 2026 at 7:49am UTC-4
Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has given Google and Apple prompt instructions to explain how they ensure betting apps available through their app stores comply ...