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Helsinki Football Derby Comes Under Scrutiny Over Suspicious Betting Alerts
Finnish football authorities have opened an investigation into potential match-fixing concerns following a lower-division Helsinki derby that generated multiple alerts from betting integrity monitoring organizations. The match in question saw Atlantis FC defeat HIFK Football 5-3 after trailing 3-1 at half-time. The dramatic turnaround has drawn attention from both domestic football officials and international betting […]
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Crown Sydney, Star Sydney Fined $2.25m Over Minor Access
Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney have received combined penalties of $2.25 million after a 16-year-old repeatedly entered both casinos using a fraudulent driver’s licence in 2025. The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) fined Crown Sydney $1.75 million after the teenager accessed the Barangaroo venue 19 times between April and August 2025. During his visits, […]
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SkyCity Reports Profit Decline After Challenging FY26
SkyCity Entertainment Group has reported a significant decline in profitability for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, with the New Zealand casino operator citing weaker customer spending, the rollout of mandatory carded play and higher operating costs as key factors affecting performance. The company recorded group revenue of NZ878.9m(US522 million), representing a 6.5% year-on-year increase. However, […]
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Gallup Finds Decline in American Gambling Activity
Fewer Americans say they have participated in gambling activities during the past year compared with a decade ago, according to new Gallup research tracking changes in gambling behaviour across the country. The latest findings show that 45% of US adults reported taking part in at least one form of gambling in the previous 12 months, a significant […]
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FanDuel and GeoComply Extend 13-Year Partnership
FanDuel has renewed its long-running partnership with GeoComply through a new multi-year agreement that will extend geolocation, identity verification and fraud prevention technology across the operator’s product portfolio. The relationship between the companies dates back 13 years and has developed alongside FanDuel’s expansion from a single regulated state to a customer base of approximately 17 […]
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Albania Sets Framework for Online Sports Betting Return
Albania is moving closer to reopening its regulated sports betting market, with a new licensing framework allowing a maximum of 10 operators to offer wagers online. The planned return follows a prohibition introduced in 2019 that removed betting shops, slot halls and online gambling from the legal market. The ban did not eliminate betting activity. Estimates […]
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FanDuel Defends VIP Program After Lawmakers’ Review
FanDuel has defended its responsible gaming policies and VIP customer program after three U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about a personalized Bryce Harper video sent to a customer who had previously alleged that sportsbooks encouraged harmful betting behavior. The sports betting operator responded to questions from Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. […]
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Relax Gaming Launches AgroCulture Online Slot With Farm and Alien Theme
Relax Gaming has expanded its online slot portfolio with the release of AgroCulture, a new game that combines a farm setting with science-fiction elements and a range of bonus-driven mechanics. The title introduces players to a world where livestock encounters extraterrestrial visitors, blending familiar rural imagery with an alien invasion storyline. The new slot uses […]
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Bragg Withdraws 2026 Guidance After Q2 Results
Bragg Gaming Group has withdrawn its 2026 financial guidance after reporting lower second-quarter revenue, citing limited visibility following its acquisition of Drayton International and the early stage of integration planning. The iGaming content and technology provider generated €22.9 million in revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 12% decline compared with €26.1 million […]
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UK Betting Sector Warns Of More Closures After Tax Rises
Britain’s regulated betting industry has warned that further increases in taxation and operating costs could accelerate betting shop closures and reduce future investment across the sector. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said more than 540 high-street betting shops have closed since last year’s Budget, resulting in around 4,500 job losses. The organisation said these closures […]
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