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Polymarket is preparing to take off in the United States after a prolonged absence that may end soon enough, perhaps imminently. The company received a go-ahead from the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday and is expected to announce plans for its return before long. Polymarket Commodity and Futures Trading Commission The licensing…
The UK gambling industry pulled in an extra £1 billion ($1.31 billion) from punters over the past year, according to new figures from the Gambling Commission, a rise that is expected to fuel calls for higher betting taxes in Wednesday’s budget. UK gambling industry £1 billion $1.31 billion calls for The data shows that betting…
The Ontario Provincial Police has charged Alex Parucha with fraud and theft following an investigation that suggests that he claimed a $1-million Lotto Max Free Play ticket on July 2, 2025, on his own behalf when, in reality, he should have been claiming it on behalf of three claimants. Ontario Provincial Police a $1-million Lotto…
The Bank of America (BoA) has issued a statement in which it assessed the impact that the growth of prediction markets and sports betting has had on credit scores and consumer spending, cautioning that too many people are willing to dip into credit in order to fuel their interest in the aforementioned activities. Bank of…
Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ), the leading independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, has been moving forward with its planned merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited and its subsidiary, Galaga Merger Sub, Inc. Galaxy Gaming, Inc. merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited subsidiary, Galaga Merger Sub, Inc According to the terms…
Horse racing officials in New York are pushing state lawmakers to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience through digital means. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) made its case at a recent Assembly hearing, suggesting that allowing online sportsbooks to offer fixed-odds bets on races could give the industry a much-needed lift….
Pennsylvania’s ongoing battle over “skill games” hit a key point last week when the state Supreme Court listened to arguments that could shape the future of thousands of machines found in bars, convenience stores and social clubs. The justices are now thinking about whether these devices work as real games of skill or if, as…
A Las Vegas federal court has given Nevada gaming regulators the go-ahead to act against Kalshi, a prediction-market operator. A Las Vegas federal court Nevada Kalshi Nevada Regulators Gain Ground as Court Blocks Kalshi’s Bid to Offer Sports-Based Markets This decision puts a stop, at least for now, to the company’s attempts to offer sports-related…
Lando Norris and Oscar Plastri, the two McLaren drivers, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after it was discovered that their vehicles had violated technical regulations. Lando Norris Oscar Plastri In Las Vegas, Norris came in second place, with Plastri coming in fourth. After a technical inspection, it was found that the rearmost…
Analysts are raising alarms that the next wave of UK gambling tax hikes may lead to a new wave of M&A activity in the sector. Such a development could reopen the door for MGM’s ambitions to acquire Entain, a company it once failed to buy. With operators like Sky Bet already taking preemptive measures to…
