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Ex-Tory MP Appears In Court Over Betting Offences Linked To 2024 General Election

Ex-Tory MP Appears In Court Over Betting Offences Linked To 2024 General Election

Former Conservative MP Craig Williams appeared in court alongside 14 others charged with betting offences linked to the 2024 general election. Charges were brought by the Gambling Commission into alleged betting on the date of the election, which could see defendants facing prison sentences of up to two years if convicted. Williams, the former MP […]

75 Arrested In Raid On Alabama Cockfighting Ring

Federal agents, state and local law enforcement officers dismantled a cockfighting ring in Alabama on Saturday, charging 75 and seizing firearms and gambling cash.

Tabcorp In Venue Gambling Promotions Draw Criticism From Senator

Independent Senator David Pocock has criticized Tabcorp for their promotion of gambling inducements in pubs and clubs.

Connecticut Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban Into Law

Connecticut became the second state to ban sweepstakes casinos after Governor Ned Lamont signed off on new legislation.

DraftKings Follow FanDuel By Charging $0.50 On Every Bet In Illinois

DraftKings Follow FanDuel By Charging $0.50 On Every Bet In Illinois

DraftKings announced that it will introduce the same $0.50 charge on every bet in Illinois as FanDuel in response to new taxes in the state.

Great Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Appoint Former William Hill Chief Roger Devlin As New Chairman

Great Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Appoint Former William Hill Chief Roger Devlin As New Chairman

The HBLB (Great Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board) have announced former William Hill chief Roger Devlin as their new chairman – having been appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport – Lisa Nandy. Roger Devlin Will Replace Anne Lambert As HBLB Chairman Anne Lambert has served as the HBLB chairman since […]

Swedish Goverment Plan To Expand Gambling Credit Ban

Swedish Goverment Plan To Expand Gambling Credit Ban

The Swedish government is set to expand the country’s ban on gambling with credit through new legislation. The Swedish Gambling Act already stops players from using credit to bet with licensed operators but the government believes current regulations aren’t doing enough to prevent the issue. The current ban has what they call ‘limited scope’ as […]

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Ban On Sweepstakes Casinos

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Ban On Sweepstakes Casinos

Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that proposed to ban sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana, citing it as unnecessary.

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Edmonton Oilers Comeback Win Keeps $270k Parlay Alive At DraftKings

The Edmonton Oilers came from 0-3 down to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, keeping a $13 parlay with a possible payout of $270,000 alive.

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Kalshi Run ‘Most Unhinged’ Gambling Ad During NBA Finals

A Kalshi gambling ad that director PJ Ace called the "most unhinged" commercial possible aired during Game 3 of the NBA Finals this week.

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New Bill Aims To Fund ICE With Gambling Taxes

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Mike Rulli proposes to fund ICE using funds collected from gambling taxes.

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Stakelogic and Hollywoodbets UK Sign New Content Agreement Via Relax Gaming Platform

Stakelogic and Hollywoodbets UK have signed a new contract agreement via the Relax Gaming platform to supply the online site with their full array of slot games. Hollywoodbet UK To Showcase Full Stakelogic Slots Portfolio With Relax Gaming’s platform integrating the deal, it’s been reported Hollywoodbets UK will now offer Stakelogic’s full range of slot […]

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Southern Baptist Church Votes To Condemn Sports Betting And Ban Porn

At the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on Tuesday, the church voted to condemn sports betting, as well as denouncing online pornography, gay marriage, and abortion.

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Incoming CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz Opens Door For Tribal Prediction Markets

Brain Quintenz, the Trump nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that tribes can get involved in sports prediction markets.

Italy Set For Steep Decline Of Gambling Operators Amid Reforms

Italy ended its application period for new gambling licenses recently, and new regulations mean the number of operators will be greatly reduced.

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