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Brazil Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi in Betting Crackdown
Brazil has blocked access to prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, after regulators determined that event-based contracts fall outside the country’s legal betting framework. The enforcement action forms part of a wider campaign against unlicensed gambling, with authorities moving to restrict sites that allow users to wager on outcomes tied to elections, sports, entertainment, weather, […]
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Wisconsin Files Lawsuits Over Online Prediction Markets
Wisconsin officials have launched legal action against several online platforms, accusing them of offering sports betting services that violate state law. The lawsuits, filed by Attorney General Josh Kaul, target companies that operate prediction markets, where users can place money on the outcomes of various events. The state filed three separate complaints in Dane County […]
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Pennsylvania Funds First Digital Gambling Support Tool
Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved funding for a statewide digital platform designed to support individuals facing gambling-related harm, marking what officials describe as the first legislative-backed initiative of its kind in the United States. The move reflects a broader effort to align responsible gaming resources with the rapid expansion of online wagering across the state. The […]
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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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