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Young People Call for Reduced Gambling Advertising A recent report from the UK charity GambleAware highlights a clear message from children and young people: they want less exposure to gambling advertisements. This concern arises alongside increasing gambling-related problems affecting the youth. Survey Reveals Children’s Views on Gambling Ads GambleAware’s State of the Nation report, which […]

Germany Advances Coordination on Gambling Regulation Germany’s gambling authority, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has initiated efforts to enhance federal collaboration by engaging in discussions with the national addiction commissioner. This move aims to foster a more unified strategy across the country. Addressing Global Challenges with National Measures Recently, Ronald Benter, head of the […]

Fake Sports Insider Accounts Cause Controversy in Prediction Markets Recently, several well-known prediction market platforms faced criticism after revelations that some of the “sports insiders” they appeared to collaborate with were entirely fictitious characters. This discovery cast doubt on the authenticity of the information circulated through these channels. Fabricated Reporter Profiles Exposed Awful Announcing, a […]

Legal Challenges Mount Against Prediction Markets in Massachusetts Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has recently raised concerns about the legality of prediction market platforms like Kalshi operating within Massachusetts. His scrutiny adds to ongoing debates about whether these platforms are permissible under the state’s laws. State Pushes for Injunction Against Kalshi Judge Barry-Smith […]

President Trump Considers Eliminating Tax on Gambling Winnings President Donald Trump, known for his spontaneous comments, recently hinted at a possible reconsideration of the tax imposed on gambling winnings. This unexpected suggestion has sparked interest and debate among many. Potential Economic Impact of Removing Gambling Taxes The proposal to abolish the tax on gambling earnings […]

Paramount’s unexpected step to bypass Warner Bros Discovery’s leadership and directly engage shareholders has transformed a tense acquisition tussle into a significant concern for the betting world. What began as a standard bidding competition has evolved into a frantic race with immediate consequences for live betting platforms, real-time data services, and media outlets utilized by […]

Nevada’s Plan for Faster Notifications on Black Book Incidents Regulators in Nevada are aiming to improve the way casinos respond when they encounter individuals listed on the state’s notorious exclusion list, known colloquially as the Black Book. During a recent workshop, officials from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) discussed proposed changes to ensure casinos […]

Introduction to the Bill The state of Indiana is considering new legislation aimed at prohibiting online sweepstakes gambling platforms. The proposed bill, known as HB 1052, was introduced by State Representative Ethan Manning as part of efforts to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes websites. Scope and Purpose of the Bill This legislation targets online sweepstakes operations by […]

Leadership Transition at Flutter Brazil Flutter Entertainment recently announced significant leadership changes in its Brazil division, marking a new phase in the company’s growth strategy. These updates include the appointment of a new CEO and Chairman designed to strengthen the company’s position and align it more closely with Flutter’s global objectives. João Studart Appointed as […]

Accountant Sentenced for Embezzling Millions to Fund Gambling Addiction In Victoria, Australia, a significant white-collar crime case has concluded with former accountant Andrew Marshall receiving a prison sentence of six years and five months. Marshall was found guilty of embezzling more than AUD 4 million (approximately $2.66 million) from his clients to finance his gambling […]