Astana, Kazakhstan, has been selected as the host city for the IESF World Esports Championship 2027 (WEC27). The agreement was signed by the International Esports Federation (IESF), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Qazaq Cybersport Federation. The championship is anticipated to draw participation …
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 for using unauthorized bill validator software at four of its Ontario casino properties. The regulator found 40 instances of revoked or unapproved gaming software deployed between February 20 and March 15, 2025. Bill validators are essential …
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Craig Williams, a former private secretary to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling after placing a £100 bet on the timing of the 2024 general election using confidential information. Williams, who was a Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, bet at odds of 5/1 just days …
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Nevada authorities have extradited Shaun Benward, better known by his stage name Shaun Mistery, to face charges related to a multi-state casino cheating scheme. Benward, a former magician, allegedly used his skills in misdirection to manipulate roulette games across multiple states. He is now facing three felony counts of fraudulent …
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The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is reportedly pushing for a nationwide ban on player prop bets, targeting both retail and online sportsbooks as well as federally regulated prediction markets. This move comes as the union and MLB enter negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), set to …
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Alberta’s regulated iGaming market is set to launch on July 13, with 46 operators now registered and paid their initial fees to Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC). While initial interest saw up to 70 companies expressing intent to enter the market, the final count reflects those who have completed …
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Stakelogic BV has been fined £122,835 by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after an investigation found that 16 of its slot games failed to comply with minimum spin speed requirements. The primary issue involved Tiger Temple 88, which was running at 1.97 seconds per spin, significantly below the mandated 2.5-second …
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BGaming has entered into a distribution agreement with PlaylogiQ, a prominent African platform provider, to expand its reach across the continent. Under the deal, PlaylogiQ will offer BGaming’s full suite of over 250 games, including standout titles like Burning Chilli X, Fruit Million, and Aviamasters™, to operators in Nigeria, Kenya, …
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The NBA betting landscape has been reshaped overnight following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. The move, announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania, has sent championship odds for Miami plummeting, sparking a frenzy of activity among sportsbooks. In exchange for Giannis and Bobby …
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ICONIC21 has expanded its gaming portfolio with three limited-edition Football Cup-themed casino games and introduced its first-ever network tournament, ICONIC Showdown Football Cup, running from July 9th to July 19th. The tournament features a €50,000 prize pool, with 1,000 winners set to share the winnings. The new games include Football …
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division has made its first significant impact by prosecuting Jason Noah Feinman, a California resident, for operating an illegal offshore sports betting platform from Costa Rica. Feinman was sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $3 million after admitting …
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The Dominican Republic Senate has finalized revisions to its Anti-Crisis Plan, introducing key changes to the taxation of lottery and betting activities. The plan, with a budget of approximately DOP 40-50 billion, includes tax amnesty measures, fiscal reforms, and the cancellation of advance tax payments. However, the latest amendments focus …
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BABU88 has officially become the sponsor of the Antwerp Anchors (ANA) for the EUT20 Belgium 2026 season, marking a significant step in the operator’s sports sponsorship strategy. The announcement highlights BABU88‘s commitment to supporting cricket’s growth in Europe and beyond. The EUT20 Belgium 2026 tournament, organized by the Belgian Cricket …
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The Esports Foundation (EF) has completed the online regional qualifiers for the Chess tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2-29, 2026. The qualifiers have secured a diverse and competitive field of at least 82 countries and territories for …
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Evoplay has been awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2026 for its work on Uncrossable Rush, the company’s first instant game developed in collaboration with SlotCatalog. The award celebrates a campaign that effectively combined product innovation with strategic marketing to create a standout player experience. …
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DBET has been named the main partner of HockeyAllsvenskan in a three-year agreement, effective from the 2026/27 season and running through to 2028/29. The partnership will provide DBET with extensive visibility across TV broadcasts, arenas, and digital channels, with a particular focus on the league’s high-profile Super Friday matchday. Under …
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Midnite has announced a new sponsorship deal with the popular football podcast The Good, The Bad and The Football, aligning the partnership with the upcoming World Cup. The collaboration will see Midnite’s branding integrated into episodes throughout the tournament. The podcast, hosted by former Manchester United and England player Paul …
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The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has issued guidelines requiring gambling operators to conduct comprehensive risk assessments for any new technology before deploying it. Under Section 7(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, operators must evaluate potential risks associated with their business models, including customer interactions, products, services, transactions, delivery methods, and …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), led by CEO Grainne Hurst, has extended an open invitation to tech companies like Meta and Google to join the fight against illegal gambling in the UK. In a direct appeal, Hurst highlighted the rampant spread of unregulated gambling across social media, search engines, …
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QTech has signed a new supplier partnership with Phantom, adding the studio’s catalogue of instant-win, crash, and cinematic slots to its aggregation platform. This integration expands content offerings for operators in emerging markets, focusing on mobile-first audiences and shorter play sessions. The collaboration highlights Phantom’s lightweight, fast-loading games, designed to …
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