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Rhode Island’s Current Online Sports Betting Monopoly Rhode Island is currently evaluating the possibility of ending its exclusive control over online sports betting. The state aims to expand its market and meet the rising demand for diverse wagering options. The Monopoly Model in Rhode Island’s Online Sports Betting After the repeal of the federal ban […]

Unexpected Leadership Change at Ainsworth Game Technology Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has experienced a sudden leadership change following the resignation of its CEO, Harald Neumann. The company officially announced this development in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange. Neumann’s resignation comes shortly after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) advised him to withdraw his […]

Malta Financial Services Authority Orders Divestment Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, a significant figure in the gambling investment arena, has been instructed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to sell his shares in Novum Bank. This directive follows the loss of his “fit and proper” status with the regulator. Background on Boekhoorn and the MFSA […]

Board Changes at The Star Entertainment Group The Star Entertainment Group Limited, a prominent Australian casino and hospitality company, has announced significant changes to its board of directors. The company is set to welcome a new non-executive director, while another longstanding member prepares to exit. Bruce Mathieson Jr. Joins as Non-Executive Director Bruce Mathieson Jr. […]

Flutter Brazil’s New Office Marks a Key Advancement Flutter Brazil recently inaugurated its new headquarters in São Paulo, located in the bustling financial district of Faria Lima Square. Spanning 731 square meters, this office highlights the company’s strong commitment to the rapidly expanding betting market in Brazil. João Studart, CEO of Flutter Brazil, views this […]

Kalshi Announces $300 Million Investment and $5 Billion Valuation Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, revealed through a recent LinkedIn update that the company successfully raised $300 million in its latest funding round. This significant capital infusion has elevated Kalshi’s valuation to $5 billion, confirming the target valuation announced the previous month. Market Position and Investor […]

Ex-Employee Admits to Casino Compensation Fraud Two former staff members at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland have been implicated in a fraudulent scheme involving the misuse of complimentary rewards intended for guests. One individual, 27-year-old Sonejah Richards from Forestville, has acknowledged participating in a scam that resulted in $27,000 in illicit gains at the Hanover-based […]

Overview of the Gambling Market in the Netherlands The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the official gambling regulator in the Netherlands, released its Fall 2025 monitoring report. The findings reveal a significant concern: while the regulated gambling market is showing slow growth, the illegal gaming sector continues to expand rapidly. Impact of New Gambling Regulations The report indicates […]

Allwyn International has revealed a major merger with Greece’s premier gaming firm, OPAP. The unified company will be known as Allwyn and is set to become the world’s second-largest publicly traded lottery and gaming enterprise. The Formation of a Gaming Industry Giant This merger is structured as an all-share deal, valuing the new entity at […]

Parallels Between Dogs’ Toy Obsession and Human Gambling Addiction Recent research has revealed intriguing similarities between the way dogs become intensely attached to their toys and how humans develop gambling addictions. The study titled “Addictive-like behavioral traits in pet dogs with extreme motivation for toy play” delves into this connection. Insights from a Collaborative Study […]