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Japan Bans Online Casino Ads In Bid To Tackle Offshore Gambling

Japan Bans Online Casino Ads In Bid To Tackle Offshore Gambling

The Japanese government enacted a new law to ban advertisements for online casinos as the country continues to tackle offshore gambling issues. In Japan, most forms of gambling are illegal but there are a few exceptions including betting on horse racing and certain motorsports – with various regulated circuits and ticket booths inside many cities […]

Raketech Nominates Kathryn Baker As New Chair

Gambling affiliate Raketech has nominated former Catena Media chair Kathryn Baker to be the new chair of its board.

Malta Gaming Authority Defends Bill 55 Against European Commission

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a statement defending Bill 55, which protects gambling companies in the country, in response to a European Commission letter of formal notice.

Drake Criticized For Showing Gambling Losses Of Over $8 Million This Month

Drake has been criticized for posting his gambling exploits on Instagram, showing losses of over $8 million for the month from bets of $124 million.

Louisiana Governor Signs Off On Bill Increasing Sports Betting Tax

Louisiana Governor Signs Off On Bill Increasing Sports Betting Tax

Gov. Jeff Landry signed off on a tax increase on sports betting in Louisiana, raising the rate to 21.5% from the current 15%.

Are Military Insiders Trading On War In The Middle East?

Are Military Insiders Trading On War In The Middle East?

A host of military betting markets have emerged on prediction markets sites, and there has been suspicious activity of trading on airstrikes in Israel, suggesting insider information is being used for profit.

DraftKings First Sportsbook To Launch Federal PAC

DraftKings First Sportsbook To Launch Federal PAC

DraftKings announced that it is launching its own federal PAC, becoming the first sportsbook to make such a move.

WTA, ITF Demand Betting Companies Combat Gambling-Driven Abuse Of Tennis Players

WTA, ITF Demand Betting Companies Combat Gambling-Driven Abuse Of Tennis Players

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and International Tennis Federation (ITF) want betting companies to crack down on gambling-driven abuse of players. According to a joint report released by the pair, tennis players received abuse so threatening over the course of the 2024 season that 15 cases were escalated to law enforcement agencies. Of those cases, […]

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Wetherspoons’ Slot Machine Revenue Growing Faster Than Food And Drink

British pub company Wetherspoons is seeing its slot revenue grow faster than food and drink as revealed in the latest half-year financial report. Despite operating profit falling by 4%, one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable pub chains has enjoyed a steady rise in gambling revenue. Wetherspoons currently run 875 pubs and 58 hotels, building […]

New York Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Ready For Governor Approval

A bill in New York that proposes to ban sweepstakes casinos now only needs approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul after being unanimously passed in the Assembly.

Louisiana Issues 40 Cease-And-Desist Letters To Illegal Gambling Sites

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has announced that it has issued cease-and-desist letters to 40 illegal gambling operators, including offshore betting sites and sweepstakes casinos.

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34 States Join Legal Case Against Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets

A total of 34 state authorities have joined the battle against Kalshi over the company's sports event contracts.

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Six Former Surrey Scorchers Players Named In Basketball Match-Fixing Case

The British Gambling Commission (BGC) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have named six former Surrey Scorchers players in a basketball match-fixing case that will see heavy sanctions issued. Surrey Scorchers Players In Hot Water After BGC Basketball Match-Fixing Case Six former players of Surrey Scorchers have been revealed by the British Gambling Commission in basketball […]

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Southampton FC Announce Midnite As Training Kit Partner For 2025-26 Season

Southampton FC has announced Midnite as its training kit partner for the 2025-26 season. Midnite, a leading UK online casino, will sponsor a football club for the very first time and the partnership is yet another venture from the firm into the world of sport. As part of the agreement with the Saints, Midnite’s logo […]

Police Hunt Suspects In Baccarat Cheating Ring That Netted $1.5 Million

Police are hunting a baccarat cheating ring that is thought to have made $1.5 million after targeting at least 10 casinos across the country.

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