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VCAT Confirms VGCCC’s Ruling Against OkeBet The Australian state of Victoria has confirmed a fine imposed on the online sportsbook OkeBet due to the company’s failure to respect self-exclusion regulations and gambling marketing laws. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) upheld the decision initially made by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), […]

Super Bowl Betting Expected to Hit $1.7 Billion As the NFL season reaches its climax next month, the Super Bowl is set to become one of the most heavily wagered sports events ever, with forecasts indicating that betting volumes could reach an impressive $1.7 billion. Matchup and Forecast Details The highly anticipated showdown will feature […]

Record-Breaking Payout at ATG Casino ATG Casino, operated by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), recently celebrated a major achievement by awarding the largest jackpot in its history. A fortunate player from Solna, Sweden, won an impressive prize exceeding EUR 1.4 million (approximately $1.67 million) by hitting the jackpot while playing the popular Starburst slot. JackpotEngine […]

Federal Investigation Targets Wynn Resorts Over Liquor Dealings Wynn Resorts is currently under federal scrutiny due to a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation concerning the handling of liquor contracts at its Las Vegas casinos. While the investigation is still in its early phase, no charges have been filed against the company yet. The allegations have […]

Declining Visitors at Pennsylvania Casinos Linked to Online Gambling Growth Pennsylvania’s gambling venues have been experiencing a noticeable drop in physical patronage. According to insiders from the skill games sector, this decline is largely driven by the rise of online gambling, also known as iGaming, rather than the presence of skill-based gaming machines. Perspective from […]

The Controversy Over Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) The dispute between the Philippines and China centered around the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, commonly known as POGOs. These entities were initially promoted as opportunities for secure and lucrative employment. However, investigations revealed that many POGOs were involved in illicit activities such as money laundering, […]

Introduction to the Catawba Two Kings Casino Project The Catawba Indian Nation is preparing to unveil the inaugural phase of its significant casino development located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Tribe officials anticipate that operations on the ground floor of the primary casino structure will commence in February or March of 2026, marking an important […]

The UK government is currently seeking public feedback on proposed increases to the licensing fees paid by gambling companies. This initiative is intended to ensure that the UK Gambling Commission has sufficient funding to continue regulating the gambling industry effectively amid rising operational costs. Proposed Tiered Increase to Gambling Licence Fees The Department for Culture, […]

Just a week after his DUI arrest, former NBA player Lamar Odom, aged 46, was seen back in Las Vegas. Over the weekend, he was at the C3 Lounge promoting his new beverage, “Odom 7.” The C3 Lounge is situated on South Decatur Boulevard near West Sahara Avenue. Odom told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that […]

Background on Better Markets and Its Perspective Better Markets is an independent nonprofit organization established after the 2008 financial crisis, with a goal of increasing public understanding of financial issues. Recently, Benjamin Schiffrin, the organization’s director of securities policy, shared strong criticisms of prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, describing them as essentially unregulated […]