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Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Ban
A federal judge has temporarily stopped Minnesota from enforcing its newly enacted prediction market ban, allowing federally registered platforms to continue operating in the state while litigation over regulatory authority moves forward. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, days before the law was scheduled to take effect on Saturday. The […]
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Turkey Freezes 6,314 Accounts in World Cup Betting Probe
Türkiye froze 6,314 bank accounts linked to suspected illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, timing the restrictions to coincide with the start of the match as part of a coordinated financial crime operation. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office led the action through its Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau, working […]
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Sports Betting Alliance Stays Neutral on Prediction Markets
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is maintaining a neutral position on prediction markets as several of its member companies take different approaches to the expanding event-contract sector. The organization represents FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics Sportsbook and bet365. Its president, Joe Maloney, said the alliance is not lobbying either for or against prediction markets, even as the […]
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Elk City Lucky Star Casino Resort Breaks Ground in Oklahoma
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have started construction on a new Lucky Star Casino resort in Elk City, Oklahoma, beginning a four-phase project that will substantially expand the tribe’s existing gaming and hospitality presence in the area. Tribal leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 24, 2026, at the development site on South Eastern Avenue. The property […]
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World Cup Review Highlights Seven Betting Irregularities
An independent sports integrity network has identified seven instances of potential betting irregularities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, creating a contrast with FIFA’s own assessment that found no evidence of suspicious betting activity or match manipulation throughout the tournament. The findings emerged from monitoring conducted by the Group of Copenhagen, an international body focused […]
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Vegas Club Casino Launches in New Jersey With Caesars Deal
G2 Digital has launched Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey through a market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment, adding another operator to one of the largest regulated online casino markets in the United States. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has licensed the platform to offer real-money online casino games to eligible players in […]
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Sands China Q2 EBITDA Drops 24% Amid Record VIP Luck
Sands China Ltd reported a sharp decline in second-quarter earnings as unusually weak VIP gaming hold, World Cup-related disruption and higher operating costs weighed on its Macau business despite increased gaming volumes across several segments. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the casino operator generated US$1.78 billion in net revenue, down 0.8% from the […]
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Tabcorp Pays $2.7M After Spam and Telemarketing Breaches
Tabcorp Holdings Limited has paid more than AU$2.7 million, equivalent to about US$1.9 million, after Australia’s communications regulator identified breaches of telemarketing and spam laws involving customer calls and marketing messages. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) examined Tabcorp’s contact with customers over a period stretching from February 2024 to June 2025. Its findings […]
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PAGCOR Orders Casinos to Strengthen AML Controls After Review
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has instructed licensed gaming operators to reassess their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing safeguards after its latest sector-wide review identified significant financial crime exposure across the casino industry. PAGCOR circulated the directive through an advisory issued on July 13, following board approval of its second Casino Sector Anti-Money […]
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New Zealand Begins Regulated Online Casino Licensing Process
The New Zealand government has officially initiated the first stage of its new online casino licensing framework, inviting operators to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for one of 15 licences under the recently enacted Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This marks the country’s first step in transitioning a largely offshore-controlled market toward a regulated domestic […]
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