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An independent commission will examine whether gambling laws can still address technologies such as prediction markets, AI and cryptocurrencies.

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Regulation

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Brazil Supreme Court freezes appeals against betting suspension

Mohegan net revenue increases in second fiscal quarter

Illegal betting traffic surges despite UK enforcement crackdown

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Massachusetts to hold hearing on FanDuel over proxy bets

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Art of the flop: What Evolution’s failed games reveal about technology, simplicity, and knowing when to fold. Todd Haushalter, Evolution’s Chief Product Officer.

Protected: Todd Haushalter, Evolution: “If you make a game too complex, players are just not going to give you the time of day”

Dahung Chen, TaDa Gaming: “TaDa Jackpot gives players reasons to return”

Ani Matevosyan, PopOK Gaming: “Entering a new market is about more than obtaining a certification”

Beyond tournament spikes: turning event acquisition into year-round growth

Expansion is more than market entry for online operators: Pronet Gaming

Martin Černý, CEO of Boomerang Partners: how igaming affiliate partnerships could change by 2031

Beyond tournament spikes: turning event acquisition into year-round growth

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Judge bars Kalshi sports contracts on two California tribes lands

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Gambling Commission launches Illegal Gambling Index as online use remains low

Banijay’s gambling operations drive strong Q1 growth

Banijay wins approval for Joa deal after first French omnichannel review

iGaming

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UNH study links online sports betting to 23 per cent rise in helpline calls

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Nova Scotia eyes Ontario and Alberta online gambling models

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Veikkaus takes first international betting step with Viabet

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Turning Stone casinos go cash-only after cybersecurity incident

Holland Casino starts building new Groningen venue

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Ontario seeks Niagara Casino investments

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Allwyn reshapes leadership to boost digital growth and good causes

Ontario casino workers back strike action by over 90 per cent

Wynn reaches preliminary deal to end Encore Boston Harbor strike

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Greece defends higher online casino taxes as gambling revenue climbs

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Lottomatica hits record online market share as earnings grow

Italy budget bill raises gaming taxes and extends licences

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Nebraska voters reject online sports betting

Michigan approves fixed-odds horse racing betting online

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Paddy Power origin story heads to cinema screens

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Dutch regulator launches gambling awareness push for families and young adults

500.com to acquire bitcoin mining machines

Petersburg creates a board for Live! Casino Virginia funds

UNLV: 7 per cent of Colorado sports bettors report serious problems

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SiGMA World 2026 closes in Rome with enforcement, Italy and prediction markets in focus

iGB L!VE returns to Amsterdam in 2027

iGB L!VE is coming home to Amsterdam with evolved and improved format

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CreedRoomz launches Two Moons Baccarat with dual volatility modes

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Brazil Supreme Court freezes appeals against betting suspension

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Curaçao court dismisses lawsuit against gambling critic

Altenar appoints Nicolás Seccatore as Sales Manager for Latin America

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