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Lewis Macari Joins Man United Legend Grandfather Lou In Betting Scandal

Lewis Macari Joins Man United Legend Grandfather Lou In Betting Scandal

EFL star Lewis Macari has been charged by the Football Association with violating betting rules over a near three-year period. Macari, a defender for League Two side Notts County, is alleged to have placed 354 wagers with UK betting sites on football matches between February 2020 and December 2022. The charges relate to his time […]

New York Mobile Sports Betting In June Records Lowest Total In Almost A Year

Mobile sports betting in the state of New York recorded its lowest total in almost a year during the month of June. Online New York sports betting was legalized in early 2022 and has since become a phenomenon but revenue took a slight dip in the sixth month of the calendar year. According to data […]

Senate Blocks Bill Aimed At Reversing Gambler Tax Change

Sen. Todd Young blocked a bill that proposed to reverse the gambling tax change that was passed as part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

FanDuel Warns States Over Increasing Tax On Sportsbooks

FanDuel, one of the leading sportsbooks in the country, has warned that increasing taxes on sports betting will make running the business unprofitable.

PENN Increasingly Likely To Exit ESPN Bet Deal, Says Analyst

PENN Increasingly Likely To Exit ESPN Bet Deal, Says Analyst

Analyst Jeffrey Stantial has said it is increasingly likely that PENN Entertainment opts out of its current deal with Disney to run sports betting through ESPN Bet.

Sportradar’s IMG Arena Deal Braced For Investigation By UK Competition Watchdog

Sportradar’s IMG Arena Deal Braced For Investigation By UK Competition Watchdog

Sportradar’s blockbuster deal with IMG Arena is to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog due to fears it could negatively impact the market. Sportradar, a multinational corporation based in Switzerland that collects and analyses sports data for online casinos, struck an agreement with IMG Arena back in March. The acquisition of IMG Arena from […]

Wimbledon Use Undercover Officers To Spot Courtside Betting Gangs

Wimbledon Use Undercover Officers To Spot Courtside Betting Gangs

Wimbledon chiefs used undercover officers to spot and eject courtside betting gangs looking to gain an edge from inside the courts. According to the Daily Mail, a source with knowledge of the situation said: “Wimbledon is a Fort Knox of propriety and fairness. “We go to great lengths to stop people exploiting our sport in […]

DraftKings To Refund $3M To Users In Connecticut Over Bonus Dispute

DraftKings To Refund $3M To Users In Connecticut Over Bonus Dispute

DraftKings will pay users in Connecticut a total of $3 million following an investigation by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) over bonus offers.

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Sweepstakes Casino Operator VGW Starts Charging Sales Tax To Comply With Regulators

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the operator behind sweepstakes casinos Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, has announced it will start charging users sales tax on its platforms. As sweepstakes casinos have been facing increased scrutiny by regulators and lawmakers, the operator hopes the move will prolong its presence in the US gambling market. Speaking […]

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Flutter Secures Full Ownership Of FanDuel, Buying Out Boyd’s 5%

Flutter has announced it has secured a deal with Boyd Gaming to secure 100% ownership of FanDuel, buying out Boyd's 5% stake.

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New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Banning Sportsbooks Partnering With Colleges

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill that explicitly prohibits colleges from partnering with sportsbooks.

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Italy’s New Online Gambling Regime Takes Shape As 46 Operators Apply For Licenses

Italy’s new online gambling regime is beginning to take shape with the news that 46 operators have applied for licenses. The country’s Ministry of Economy has secured 46 applications for new online casino licenses, each one coming at a cost of €7 million. The government were aiming to reach €350 million in licensing revenue, so […]

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House Of Commons Reject Lib Dems’ Bid To Ban Gambling Ads In Football

The House of Commons has rejected a proposal by Liberal Democrat MPs to ban all forms of gambling-related advertisement and sponsorship in English football. Lib Dem MPs Max Wilkinson and Lee Dillon wanted the bill to include a duty on English football clubs “not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling.” […]

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Malaysian Man Arrested After Alleged RM1.5b Money Laundering Gambling Charges

Police have arrested a Malaysian man in Thailand in conjunction with an alleged RM 1.5billion money laundering operation through a black market online gambling site called Hydra888. Suspect Detained By Thai Immigration Authorities On Gambling Money Laundering Charges The 26-year Malaysian man was collared by the Thai immigration authorities at the Don Mueang International Airport […]

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Kalshi Promoting Fake Parlays On Social Media – A Sign Of Things To Come?

Fake posts of parlays placed on Kalshi have been posted with increasing frequency on X, indicating the site may soon allow such bets.

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