Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Request for Preliminary Injunction

August 4, 2025
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Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Preliminary Injunction Request US District Judge Adam Abelson in Maryland denied Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction aimed at halting the actions of the state’s sports betting regulators. This decision was announced in a court ruling released last Friday. Background of the Maryland Sports Betting Dispute The dispute began after the […]


Spain Experiences Significant Rise in Online Gambling Despite Tight Regulations

August 4, 2025
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Sharp Increase in Online Gambling Activities Recent data from Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and 2030 Agenda shows a notable growth in online gambling across the country. The latest report, compiled by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) and endorsed by the Responsible Gambling Advisory Council in July, highlights a […]


Metallica Potentially Planning Residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2026

August 4, 2025
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Metallica Eyeing a Residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in Fall 2026 Recent reports suggest that Metallica is in talks to secure a residency at the innovative Sphere venue located on the Las Vegas Strip, potentially starting in the fall of 2026. If this materializes, it would mark a historic moment as Metallica would become […]


AGA Report Reveals 90% of Players Perceive Sweepstakes as Gambling

August 4, 2025
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Most Players Consider Sweepstakes Games as a Form of Gambling A recent study by the American Gaming Association (AGA) highlights that a significant majority of sweepstakes casino participants regard these games as a type of gambling. Furthermore, the spending patterns and demographic profiles of these players closely resemble those involved in real-money iGaming. Study Details: […]


Illinois Gambling Regulator Revokes Video Gaming License Over Mob-Related Allegations

August 4, 2025
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License Revocation Amid Alleged Criminal Connections The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has taken significant action by revoking the video gaming license of Firebird Enterprise Inc., which operated gaming machines at the Steak’n Egger restaurant in Cicero. This decision follows revelations that the company concealed connections to illegal gambling activities and organized crime networks, leading to […]


Donaco Shareholders Approve Takeover Bid by On Nut Road

August 4, 2025
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Introduction to the Takeover Donaco International, an operator of leisure and entertainment businesses across the Asia Pacific, is set to be acquired by On Nut Road after its shareholders voted in favor of the takeover offer. Details and Significance of the Deal On Nut Road, a special purpose vehicle backed by Argyle and based in […]


Concerns Raised Over New Zealand’s iGaming Bill Impacting Sports Funding

August 4, 2025
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Widespread Opposition from Sports Groups In New Zealand, more than 30 sports organizations have voiced strong opposition to the nation’s proposed online gambling legislation. Their primary concern is that the bill does not include any clauses requiring online gambling operators to allocate a portion of their earnings to support the sports community. The iGaming Bill […]


KSA Appoints Jaap Wieland as Third Chair of Objections Advisory Committee

August 4, 2025
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Introduction of Jaap Wieland to the Objections Advisory Committee The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently welcomed Jaap Wieland as the latest member of its Objections Advisory Committee. Wieland will assume the role of the committee’s third independent chairperson. Wieland’s Legal Expertise to Enhance Committee’s Work Effective from July 15, Jaap Wieland will serve […]


Escalante to Acquire Full Ownership of Virtual Gaming Worlds After Shareholder Approval

August 4, 2025
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Escalante Moves to Fully Own Virtual Gaming Worlds Laurence Escalante, the founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), is poised to become the sole owner of the sweepstakes company following shareholder approval of his $2.1 billion takeover bid. This acquisition will transition VGW from a publicly traded company to a private entity. Shareholders Endorse Escalante’s Acquisition […]


Incentive Games Expands Presence in North America with Ontario License

August 4, 2025
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Incentive Games Secures Ontario License to Expand Market Reach Incentive Games, a prominent developer of iGaming software, has obtained a regulatory license to operate in Ontario. This new certification enables the company to introduce its innovative gaming products to operators within the province, marking a major step forward for its business growth in Canada. License […]