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Germany Hits Capital Bra With €250K Gambling Fine
Germany’s national gambling regulator has imposed a €250,000 fine on rapper Capital Bra after accusing him of repeatedly promoting illegal online gambling through social media content, livestreams and advertising placements. The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) said the case began in October 2025 after investigators found material showing the artist playing on unlicensed gambling […]
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New York Targets Coinbase and Gemini Prediction Markets
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. and Gemini, Titan LLC, arguing that the companies are operating illegal gambling businesses in the state through their prediction market products. The cases add New York to a widening state-level fight over whether event contracts offered through crypto-linked platforms should be […]
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Minnesota Lottery Enters Technology Partnership with Scientific Games
In a major step toward modernizing its operations, the Minnesota Lottery has entered into a seven-year partnership with Scientific Games. This agreement is part of an effort to replace the lottery’s outdated systems with new technologies aimed at enhancing both its retail and digital networks. The partnership has the potential for a three-year extension, marking a long-term […]
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RubyPlay Unveils Firerose as Custom Content Push Grows
RubyPlay has introduced Firerose, a new studio initiative built to help operators create casino games tailored to their own brand identity, marking the latest step in the supplier’s broader multi-studio growth strategy. The new venture is designed for operators seeking greater control over how their gaming products look and feel. Rather than relying only on […]
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Former NBA Player Damon Jones to Plead Guilty to Federal Sports Gambling Charges
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, is scheduled to appear in federal court later this month as part of a wide-ranging gambling investigation that has implicated dozens of individuals. Court filings indicate that Jones, 49, has change-of-plea hearings set for April 28 in Brooklyn, where he is expected to revise his earlier […]
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DigiPlus Approved for South Africa Market Entry
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has obtained regulatory approval to begin operations in South Africa, marking another step in the Philippine-listed company’s overseas growth plans. The latest authorization gives the group access to what it describes as the largest online gaming market in Africa and positions the country as its second international expansion target after Brazil. The […]
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Philippine Gaming Industry Shows Growth Despite Challenges in Traditional Sectors
The Philippine gaming industry saw a substantial increase in its gross gaming revenues (GGR), reaching PHP396.14 billion ($6.61 billion) in 2025, marking a 6.4% rise compared to the previous year. However, while the overall industry experienced positive growth, the traditional casino sector faced a decline in revenues, further highlighting the shifting dynamics within the country’s gaming […]
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Push Gaming Launches RetroVerse in Global Markets
Push Gaming has added another title to its Retro slot line with the release of RetroVerse, a new cluster-pay game now available across global markets. The launch continues the supplier’s 2026 release schedule after Wild Swarm 3 Chocolate Eggs and Big Bamboo 2 arrived in March, while also extending a slot series that started with Retro Tapes in 2022 and later grew […]
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Prediction Markets Hit Record Week on Masters Surge
Prediction market platforms posted their strongest recorded week during April 6–11, with sports, politics and geopolitical trading pushing combined volume to new highs. Activity surged around the Masters Tournament, U.S. election-related markets and international events, led by Kalshi and Polymarket. Tracked data showed Kalshi reached an all-time weekly best of $3.54 billion in notional volume, […]
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FanDuel Halts Illinois Betting Fee Temporarily
FanDuel has temporarily stopped charging its per-bet fee in Illinois, a move that comes as state lawmakers continue to debate the future of the controversial wagering tax. The company confirmed it will suspend the 50-cent surcharge on bets placed in the state through June 19, a date that aligns with the potential end of the […]
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