Two Individuals Charged in $290K Fraud Scheme Targeting OLG Betting in Ontario

September 22, 2025
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Introduction to the Fraud Investigation The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) alongside the Enforcement Bureau have charged two men from Northern Ontario, Joshua Silver, 36, and Montgomery McMahon, 45, following a detailed investigation into suspicious betting conduct connected to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Details of the Betting Fraud Scheme Both individuals, based in […]


Las Vegas Faces Employment Challenges Amid Declining Tourism

September 22, 2025
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Las Vegas Sees Job Loss as Visitor Numbers Fall Recent data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reveals that the Las Vegas region experienced the loss of 4,300 jobs between July and August, representing a 0.4% decrease. This drop follows a notable reduction in tourism throughout the summer season. Employment Trends Reflect […]


Spreadex Forced to End Sporting Index Merger Following CMA Decision

September 22, 2025
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Competition and Markets Authority Blocks Spreadex’s Control of Sporting Index The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has upheld its previous ruling that Spreadex’s attempt to control Sporting Index’s consumer operations would reduce competition in the sports spread betting market. As a result, Sporting Index must be sold to another buyer to prevent Spreadex from […]


Allwyn Acquires Majority Stake in PrizePicks to Expand into Daily Fantasy Sports

September 22, 2025
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Allwyn’s Major Investment in PrizePicks Allwyn International, a leading global lottery company, has announced its intention to acquire a majority ownership of PrizePicks, a prominent daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator serving the North American market. The deal involves purchasing a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial sum of $1.6 billion, valuing the entire business […]


SBS Leads the Way by Enabling Viewers to Block Gambling Advertisements

September 22, 2025
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SBS Pioneers Gambling Ad Blocking for Viewers SBS, Australia’s hybrid-funded public broadcaster, has taken a groundbreaking step by becoming the first broadcaster globally to allow its audience to block gambling advertisements. New Ad Personalization Features Introduced by SBS As part of its Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) initiatives, SBS has rolled out new features enabling […]


Sweden Fines Three Gaming Providers for Supporting Unlicensed Operators

September 22, 2025
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Overview of the Fines Issued by Sweden’s Gambling Regulator Sweden’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed fines on three gaming software providers for collaborating with operators that do not hold the required license to operate in the country. The companies penalized include EGT Digital Gaming, Quickspinn, and Kalamba Games. Sanctions Against Kalamba Games Kalamba Games Limited […]


Miami Police Pension Fund Challenges Standard General’s Bally’s Takeover

September 22, 2025
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Miami Police Pension Fund Intends to Sue Over Bally’s Deal The Miami Police Pension and Relief Fund is preparing to file a lawsuit against the hedge fund Standard General regarding its 2024 acquisition of Bally’s Corporation, a major player in the casino and hospitality sector. The fund claims the takeover was conducted unfairly, disadvantaging certain […]


Bookkeeper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzling Nearly $10 Million to Gamble

September 22, 2025
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Bookkeeper Receives Prison Sentence for Massive Embezzlement A 58-year-old bookkeeper known as H.Y.A. has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after being found guilty of embezzling close to $9.8 million from her employer. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced the sentence on Thursday, concluding a case that exposed […]


DigiPlus Emerges as Leading Candidate to Acquire Stake in City of Dreams Manila

September 22, 2025
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DigiPlus on the Verge of Acquiring City of Dreams Manila Stake DigiPlus Interactive Corp, the operator behind popular platforms like BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is generating significant buzz as a potential buyer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s share in City of Dreams Manila. While no official confirmation has been made, industry insiders widely consider DigiPlus […]