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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Bragg Gaming Group has withdrawn its 2026 financial guidance after reporting lower second-quarter revenue, citing limited visibility following its acquisition of Drayton International and the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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Vicky Foxcroft to Become Britain’s New Gambling Minister
Vicky Foxcroft MP is set to become the UK minister responsible for gambling, taking over the brief from Baroness Fiona Twycross at a time of significant regulatory and financial pressure across the sector. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Foxcroft’s appointment and outlined several areas where it expects to engage with the incoming […]
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Burnham Moves To Remove UK Betting Shop Planning Rule
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to give local councils greater authority over the opening of betting shops and adult gaming centres (AGCs), with proposals to remove the “aim to permit” principle from the Gambling Act 2005. The change would allow councils to take a stronger role in deciding whether new gambling premises should open in […]
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South Yorkshire Police Seize Cash And Gold In Gambling Raids
South Yorkshire Police have seized more than £110,000 in cash, gold items and illegal betting equipment during coordinated raids targeting suspected illegal gambling operations in Sheffield and Doncaster, UK. The enforcement action took place on August 4 and 5 under Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook, with support from the Gambling Commission, Yorkshire & Humber Regional […]
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Novig Takes Legal Action Against New York Over Prediction Markets
Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against New York regulators after launching its sports prediction market platform across 47 states, challenging the state’s authority to restrict its event contracts. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction against New York Attorney General Letitia James and members of the New York State Gaming Commission, arguing that its […]
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