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Ongoing Dispute Over Regulation of Skill Games in Pennsylvania As the year draws to a close, Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to resolve the issue surrounding the regulation of thousands of skill games found in bars, social clubs, and gas stations statewide. Despite months of talks and general agreement that the current situation is inadequate, the […]

Rising Calls for a Nationwide Gambling Ad Ban in Canada Canada is witnessing a growing push for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertisements, driven by a coalition of senators advocating for more stringent controls. Despite this momentum, a complete prohibition on gambling ads is considered unlikely due to the complexities within the country’s regulatory framework. […]

Upcoming Vote Could Conclude New York’s Extended Casino License Race After years of debate and multiple contenders, New York is approaching a critical decision that could finally resolve its drawn-out casino license competition. The state’s regulatory board is set to vote on Monday to determine which proposals will move forward, drawing significant public and industry […]

State Approaches Critical Decision in Lengthy Casino License Competition New York City is on the verge of concluding its prolonged competition to award casino licenses. On Monday, state regulators are scheduled to cast their votes to determine the outcome, a decision that has garnered considerable public interest. Contest Narrows to Three Final Applicants Amid Financial […]

Kalshi Faces Growing Legal Pressure Over Sports Event Contracts Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is encountering increasing demands to halt its sports event contracts in regions where sports betting is already regulated. The company argues that its offerings fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than local sports betting laws, […]

Introduction A funeral home owner in Connecticut is facing increased scrutiny following an ongoing investigation into financial wrongdoing. Recent reports have revealed years of mismanagement of client funds along with significant gambling losses across multiple states. New Charges Arise From Missing Client Payments This week, Philip Pietras, aged 51, surrendered to state police to answer […]

UK Government Launches £30 Million Fund for Gambling Harm Prevention The UK government has introduced a significant £30 million fund aimed at supporting voluntary and community organizations dedicated to preventing gambling-related harm. This initiative, led by the Department of Health and Social Care, represents the first stage of a two-year plan designed to fill the […]

Overview of Betr’s 2025 Achievements During a recent address to shareholders, Betr’s executive chairman, Matthew Tripp, highlighted the company’s rapid development and financial progress throughout 2025. These achievements form the foundation of Betr’s ambitions for the 2026 fiscal year. Andrew Menz, the executive director and newly appointed CEO, described 2025 as a pivotal year of […]

Settlement Reached Between China Construction America and BML Properties China Construction America, acting as the general contractor for the Bahamas’ Baha Mar casino resort, has announced that it has reached a comprehensive settlement with the project’s original owner, BML Properties Ltd. This agreement resolves a lengthy legal battle concerning $1.6 billion, with neither party admitting […]

Malta Gaming Authority Issues Warning on Fraudulent Gambling Sites The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a warning regarding two gambling websites, lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com, falsely stating they are licensed in Malta. The MGA emphasized that these claims are misleading and pose risks to users who engage with unregulated platforms. False Licensing Claims and Regulatory […]