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Gambling regulators in the Netherlands now have a new tool to identify high-risk behaviors among online casino players. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have unveiled an open-source algorithm designed…
EveryMatrix has introduced Bonus Guardian, a new AI-powered platform, to address the rising threat of bonus abuse in the online gambling industry. Launched in late 2025, the platform employs advanced…
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is escalating its dispute with Kalshi, asking a Carson City court to enforce daily fines of $120,000, accusing the company of breaching a court order…
Fortuna Entertainment Group, a Czech-based sports-betting behemoth, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Lithuania’s largest sports operator, TOPsport. Announced in March, this 70% purchase agreement marks a…
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is escalating its legal battle against the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) after a ruling that blocks its ambitious $700 million casino…
The latest report by Gaming Compliance International for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling reveals that illegal online gambling in the US reached $97.4 billion in revenue in 2025, growing by…
Rank Group CEO Richard Harris didn’t hold back in his comments on the current pressures facing the UK’s retail casino sector as he discussed the company’s FY2025/26 results. Harris specifically…
Baltimore’s legal battle with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket has escalated as the city filed lawsuits claiming the companies are conducting unlicensed sports betting. The suits, filed by Mayor…
A judge in Washington has dealt a major blow to Kalshi’s operations, demanding the platform halt its prediction market activities within the state. King County Superior Court Judge John McHale…
Market Transformation and Increased M&A Activity Rokker’s recent white paper highlights a shift in the UK prize draw competitions sector, noting a move from a loosely organized assortment of operators…
Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst at NBC News, navigated a hectic schedule to deliver a keynote at The Racing and Gaming Conference in Saratoga. Despite a late night covering a…
SS Lazio, a prominent club in Italy’s Serie A, and Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, have mutually parted ways, terminating their sponsorship deal earlier than expected. The announcement came…
Evoke’s revenue for the first half of 2026 saw little movement due to UK tax increases, just as its acquisition by Bally’s Intralot nears. The company reported a slight dip…
Wynn Resorts has unveiled a 550-meter beachfront along with a protected lagoon and artificial offshore reef at its Wynn Al Marjan Island project, setting the stage for the resort’s 2027…
Brazil’s newly regulated iGaming market is reshaping strategies for operators throughout Latin America, according to Gustavo Hiroshi, Business Development Manager at Zenith. The region’s largest market is prompting operators to…