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California is advancing legislation that could ban dual-currency online social casinos, more commonly known as sweepstakes. This bill, called Assembly Bill 831, has successfully moved forward and is currently advancing to the state Senate. Assembly Bill 831 Gains Momentum AB 831 targets sweepstakes-style online casinos that operate on a dual-currency system. These platforms often attract […]

Study Highlights Lack of Awareness Among Filipino GamblersA recent investigation by the Filipino sociocultural research group, The Fourth Wall, has revealed that many online gamblers in the Philippines are not fully aware of the hazards associated with unregulated gambling websites. This lack of knowledge exposes them to potential financial losses, breaches of privacy, and risks […]

A billionaire property developer originally from China has initiated legal action against Star Sydney, seeking AUD 57 million (approximately $37.2 million). He alleges that the casino exploited his gambling addiction and language barriers, leading to significant financial losses. Signing Documents Without Understanding Phillip Dong Fang Lee claims he was deceived into signing papers he could […]

Norway’s state-owned lottery operator, Norsk Tipping, has been ordered to pay a substantial fine of NOK 46 million (approximately $4.5 million) following the discovery of a persistent error affecting its Eurojackpot and Lotto “super draws.” This violation was uncovered by the nation’s gambling regulatory authority. Lottery Error Benefits Group Entries Over Individual Players The Norwegian […]

Introduction to New Anti-Fraud Legislation Starting from 1 September 2025, a significant update to corporate liability laws was implemented through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This legislation introduces a new offense termed as failure to prevent fraud, targeting large companies that financially benefit from fraudulent activities carried out by their staff, representatives, […]

In 2024, Sweden’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, reported that 85% of all gambling activities within the competitive market were carried out through operators licensed in Sweden. While this shows a slight decrease from 86% in 2023, it remains a notable improvement compared to the period before regulation when less than half of gambling occurred within the […]

Leading Providers Exit Stake.us Amid Legal Challenges in California Two major players in the online gambling content industry, Pragmatic Play and Evolution, have recently pulled their games from Stake.us for users in California. This action highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny sweepstakes platforms face in the United States as states work to restrict this form of […]

July Visitor Decline Reflects Slower Summer for Las Vegas New data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reveal that the city received about 3.1 million tourists in July, marking a 12% drop compared to the same month last year. This decrease continues a streak of lower visitor numbers year-over-year for Las Vegas. […]

Overview of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills Clash The upcoming match between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills promises to be a thrilling confrontation between two of the strongest contenders in this year’s American Football Conference (AFC). As leading candidates to win Super Bowl 60 alongside the Philadelphia Eagles, both teams approach their […]

UBS Boosts Wynn Resorts Stock Amid Growing Enthusiasm Wynn Resorts is receiving heightened attention from Wall Street analysts as anticipation builds over its flagship development in the United Arab Emirates. UBS recently upgraded Wynn’s stock rating from “neutral” to “buy,” raising the price target from $101 to $147, signaling an expected increase of nearly 20%. […]