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Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent
Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) uncovered that Betfair had sent 148 emails and text messages to its VIP customers between March and December 2024. These communications were sent to […]
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MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breach, which spanned from March 10, 2023, to February 13, 2024, involved more than 1,100 bets placed by 218 customers using 242 credit card deposits totaling $83,667.92. Regulators Cite Persistent […]
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Giolito Urges MLB to Address Threats from Sports Bettors
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has sounded the alarm over increasing abuse directed at MLB players from disgruntled sports bettors. In a recent conversation with Commissioner Rob Manfred, Giolito expressed fears that the harassment could eventually lead to physical violence against athletes. Anger Fueled by Prop Bets and Gambling Addiction Speaking on the Baseball […]
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Rise & Hustle Debuts Tap-to-Earn Gaming Platform in Nigeria
The African gaming market has welcomed a fresh entrant as Rise & Hustle, a new-generation tap-to-earn mobile gaming platform, launches its first street-style game series in Nigeria. The platform, built around a no-cost, reward-based model, allows users to earn tangible prizes and digital assets simply by playing. Engineered for Africa’s mobile-first audience, Rise & Hustle […]
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Jay-Z Lends Star Power to Caesars Times Square Casino Bid
The race for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses intensified this week as Caesars Palace Times Square’s team, including Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, presented their vision to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The bid proposes converting an existing office building at 1515 Broadway into a high-end casino resort that aims to integrate with—and uplift—the local community. Jay-Z, whose […]
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Brightstar and OPAP Advance in Greek Lottery Tender Process
Greece’s national investment fund, Growthfund, has confirmed that two companies—OPAP Investment Limited and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation—have officially submitted expressions of interest for the exclusive rights to oversee the country’s State Lotteries for a minimum of 10 years. This announcement follows the closure of the tender’s initial phase on July 23, launching the next stage in the highly competitive bid […]
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CVC Capital to Acquire Gaming Laboratories International
CVC Capital Partners is preparing to take over Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the most prominent names in gaming certification and testing, via a UK-registered vehicle known as Avalon Buyer Limited. Regulatory filings submitted in Austria and Malta indicate the move will grant CVC sole control over GLI, as well as its affiliates Kobetron LLC and Worldwide Laboratories LLC. Though the […]
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Resorts World Presents $5.5B Project Bid for Existing Queens Casino to Community Advisory Committee
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downstate commercial casino licenses in New York. The planned development would convert the existing electronic gaming facility at the Aqueduct site in Queens into the largest fully […]
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Galaxy Tops Macau’s Premium Mass Market as Sands Launches Jackpot
Galaxy Entertainment Group has climbed to the forefront of Macau’s premium mass casino segment, according to Citigroup’s July 2025 table survey. The operator now commands an estimated 35% share of all premium mass wagers observed, thanks in part to high-stakes action at the Pavilion North gaming area inside Galaxy Macau. Analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau noted that 12 of the 35 […]
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Pavilion Payments and CasinoSoft Join Forces to Streamline Gaming Compliance
Pavilion Payments has announced the acquisition of CasinoSoft, a long-established provider of AML/Title 31 compliance tools and regulatory automation software, as part of its strategy to deliver more unified and streamlined solutions for the gaming sector. With this move, Pavilion Payments combines its robust player funding and payment infrastructure with CasinoSoft’s automated compliance offerings to build a powerful, […]
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