bet365 has entered into a partnership with Juventus, naming its bet365 Scores platform as the club’s official sports infotainment partner. This collaboration circumvents Italy’s 2018 Dignity Decree, which prohibits direct betting sponsorships between operators and football clubs. Through this deal, Juventus fans will gain access to real-time scores, live statistics, …
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South Korean police have broken up a massive illegal gambling ring that exploited the deaf community by using their bank accounts as money mules. The operation, initially uncovered during an investigation into a smaller gambling site handling KRW5.3 billion (US$3.8 million), exposed a much larger network processing KRW320 billion (US$230 …
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has shattered U.S. sportsbook betting records, with the tournament generating historic handle volumes that exceeded all expectations. The expanded format, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, created a betting phenomenon that captivated millions of fans and bettors. The …
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published a notice identifying three websites that are falsely impersonating licensed operators: www.manekicasino.bet, www.dragonaracasino.uk.com, and www.slot-hunter.at. These sites are misleading consumers by suggesting they are authorized or regulated by the MGA under the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta). The MGA …
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The National Football League (NFL) has suspended Ryan Gold, the Arizona Cardinals’ Director of College Scouting, indefinitely for violating league gambling policies. Gold allegedly shared confidential information about the team’s 2026 NFL Draft picks before they were publicly announced and placed parlay bets on NFL and college football games. The …
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NJ sportsbooks suffered a 37.9% revenue drop in June, generating just $53.3 million from a $917 million handle, despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup. The decline can be attributed to two key factors: the Knicks Effect and the early exit of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) from …
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The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has begun a consultation to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsors from sports, targeting a persistent issue that has frustrated licensed operators such as Entain. Despite the Premier League phasing out front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships for the 2026/27 season, unlicensed brands like Stake …
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Amazon has agreed to a proposed $201.3 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of enabling illegal gambling through social casino apps available on its App Store. The settlement, which still requires federal court approval, is intended to provide partial refunds to users who made in-app purchases …
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The Swedish administrative court has confirmed fines totaling SEK 22 million (around €1.99 million) against three gambling operators—Betsson, Snabbare (owned by ComeOn Group), and Spooniker (owned by Kindred)—for failing to meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The court upheld penalties imposed by Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, after the operators challenged the …
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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has formalized its partnership with the Danish Gambling Authority through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration aims to strengthen regulatory cooperation, improve information sharing, and enhance enforcement efforts in an increasingly interconnected European gambling market. The agreement follows a productive meeting …
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Virginia has become one of the most privacy-friendly states for lottery winners, as it now allows winners of any prize size to remain anonymous starting July 1. The Virginia Lottery will no longer publicly disclose winners’ names on its website or in promotional materials unless they explicitly consent in writing. …
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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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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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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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