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Genius Sports Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Led by Betting Segment
Genius Sports has posted a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with total group revenue rising 20% year-over-year to $144 million. The company’s Betting Technology, Content & Services segment was the primary driver, growing 44% to $106.5 million due to successful contract renegotiations and pricing increases across existing clients. Revenue growth offset by media segment decline: CEO Mark Locke hailed […]
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Ryan Seacrest Sued Over Chumba Casino Promotion Amid Allegations of Illegal Gambling
Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in California. The lawsuit, filed by Aubrey Carillo, claims that Seacrest’s endorsement of Chumba Casino led to financial losses and contributed to the rise of gambling addiction. […]
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Genting Malaysia Acquires Full Control of Empire Resorts, Expanding New York Presence
Genting Malaysia Bhd has announced its decision to acquire the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc. for US$41 million (RM177 million), gaining full control of the loss-making gaming operator. The acquisition will increase Genting Malaysia’s ownership of Genting Empire Resorts LLC (GERL), which owns Empire Resorts, a company already partially under Genting’s control. The transaction includes a debt assumption of US$39.7 million from Kien Huat […]
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NBA Presses CFTC for Oversight as Prediction Markets Expand Rapidly
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a detailed letter, the NBA urged the federal regulator to impose stricter oversight on exchanges like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, citing significant integrity threats posed by unregulated or […]
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Rad Maxx Slot Debuts 4-Way Wins and Wild Frenzies from Hacksaw Gaming
Rad Maxx is the latest online slot from Hacksaw Gaming and serves as a creative sequel to the studio’s hit title RIP City launched in 2023. The game reintroduces Maxx the Mouse and Ro$$ the Cat, now cast in a high-energy alleyway showdown. This time, however, Maxx takes the lead role in a slot that breaks away from conventional […]
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Tulalip Resort Casino Nears Major Expansion Milestone, Full Renovation by 2026
Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State is approaching a key milestone in its multi-phase transformation, with the opening of a sweeping new addition slated for July 2025. This 70,250-square-foot expansion on the north side of the existing facility marks a pivotal stage in a broader effort to redefine the casino’s footprint and visitor experience. Once […]
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Macau April GGR MOP$18.9 Billion, Slight Year-On-Year Increase “Better Than Expected”
Macau’s gaming sector reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP$18.86 billion (US$2.36 billion) in April 2025, reflecting a 4.1% decrease compared to March’s figure of MOP$19.66 billion (US$2.45 billion), according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). Despite the month-on-month dip, the result was still a 1.7% improvement over the same period last year. Easter visitors […]
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Rhode Island House to Reconsider Bill Making Online Gambling a Misdemeanor for 18-20 Year Olds
A previously rejected proposal that would criminalize online gambling for individuals under the age of 21 in Rhode Island has unexpectedly resurfaced and advanced. One week after the House Judiciary Committee dismissed the bill in a 7-5 vote, it returned for reconsideration and passed with a 10-5 majority, sending it to the House floor. House panel reconsiders and advances […]
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Isle of Man Gambling Regulator Grapples with £778K Revenue Shortfall
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a substantial funding gap of £778,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to a steep decline in both new and existing gaming licenses as the primary cause. The shortfall became public through departmental revenue bid documents released during the island’s 2025 budget planning process. The […]
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Michigan Cracks Down on BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag Operations
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist notices to BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag, both operated from Panama, for offering gambling services in the state without proper authorization. The orders come as part of a broader regulatory sweep targeting offshore betting operators that, according to the MGCB, violate Michigan’s gaming laws by accepting wagers from residents without holding a state license. Operators […]
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