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California AG declares daily fantasy sports games illegal

7 July 2025 at 7:05am UTC-4
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released his official opinion declaring that online daily fantasy games should be prohibited in California. Despite Underdog filing a ...

Consumer protection law firms in California launch lawsuit against DFS operators

7 July 2025 at 6:21am UTC-4
A group of California consumer protection law practices has filed class action lawsuits against daily fantasy sports operators FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Underdog ...
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Gamblers share concern over tax hike in US budget bill

4 July 2025 at 7:44am UTC-4
Gamblers and industry stakeholders are expressing concerns over a provision in the recently passed US budget bill that will negatively effect tax provisions for gamblers. The ...

Michigan gaming regulator targets 19 illegal igaming sites

4 July 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has launched its most extensive enforcement action against illegal igaming, sending cease-and-desist letters to 19 unlicensed operators ...
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PAGCOR grants PHP50 million for deportation of illegal POGO workers

3 July 2025 at 7:53am UTC-4
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration will receive a PHP50 million grant to support its efforts to deport illegal gambling workers. The grant comes from the country’s gambling ...

Aristocrat Interactive launches Jackpot Carnival Buffalo slot online

3 July 2025 at 7:17am UTC-4
The digital arm of casino game developer Aristocrat, Aristocrat Interactive, has debuted its popular Jackpot Carnival Buffalo slot game online for the first time. Players in ...

DigiPlus announces Brazil launch for September

2 July 2025 at 7:59am UTC-4
Philippine online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive is set to launch its online gaming products in Brazil in September. DigiPlus Interactive is the operator behind BingoPlus ...

Apollo completes US$6.3 billion acquisition of IGT Gaming and Everi

2 July 2025 at 7:02am UTC-4
Global asset management group Apollo has completed its US$6.3 billion all-cash acquisition of IGT’s gaming and digital business and Everi Holdings Inc. The two companies will ...
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DraftKings launches new responsible gambling tool

1 July 2025 at 7:12am UTC-4
DraftKings has debuted a new responsible gaming tool that helps users set limits and reminders for their betting. The tool, dubbed My Budget Builder, will be available on all ...

Federal authorities investigate Malik Beasley in relation to NBA gambling activity

1 July 2025 at 5:44am UTC-4
US federal authorities are investigating gambling-related allegations relating to Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley. The investigation involves gambling on NBA games and prop ...

Australian government criticized for gambling reform delay

30 June 2025 at 7:08am UTC-4
The Australian government is facing increasing criticism for its failure to enact the key recommendations from a major gambling inquiry released two years ago. The 2023 report ...

Australian influencers threatened with fines over promotion of illegal offshore operators

30 June 2025 at 7:00am UTC-4
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has threatened influencers with fines of up to AU$59,400 if they continue to "promote or publicise illegal online gambling ...

Caesars Entertainment launches Remote Reels hybrid online slot games

27 June 2025 at 6:57am UTC-4
Caesars Entertainment has launched its new Remote Reels system, allowing Caesars Palace Online Casino players to spin the reels of slots on the casino floor of Tropicana Atlantic ...

California Attorney General set to rule that online fantasy sports platforms are illegal

27 June 2025 at 6:49am UTC-4
California's online fantasy sports operators are preparing for a potentially shocking legal hit and several sources report that Attorney General Rob Bonta is set to announce in ...

High Roller partners with Checkin.com in Ontario

26 June 2025 at 7:06am UTC-4
Icasino operator High Roller Technologies has partnered with software group Checkin.com to provide identity verification services before its launch in Ontario’s regulated ...