Entain Q3 revenue rises 2% as UK online growth offsets Brazil shutdown
Entain reported Q3 revenue growth driven by a 14% surge in UK online, even as Brazil's online betting ban removed its Sportingbet market; CEO Stella David said
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UK bookmakers urge government to pause General Betting Duty rise ahead of Budget
Major UK operators including Entain and Rank warned that higher General Betting and Machine Games Duties would force venue closures and job cuts, as the sector
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Nevada warns prediction markets could cost state millions in gaming tax revenue
State and tribal regulators questioned Kalshi-style sports event contracts as the CFTC advances a prediction market overhaul, with Nevada's top gaming regulator
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Louisiana regulators delay DraftKings sports betting license renewal over AI concerns
DraftKings' Louisiana permit renewal is on hold until early next year while regulators investigate the company's use of artificial intelligence and suitability
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Swedish appeals court upholds SEK44m fines and warnings against Bet365 operator
Spelinspektionen penalties against Hillside were upheld over delayed and inconsistent interventions with problem gamblers, though Bet365 avoided a licence suspe
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Pennsylvania skill games become illegal as legislative deadline expires
Enforcement has begun across Pennsylvania after the deadline for legislation to regulate or legalize the machines passed, with local businesses losing revenue.
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Brazil online betting ban faces 99 amendments as industry warns of integrity fallout
The International Betting Integrity Association and operators argued the ban will harm sport, as lawmakers filed dozens of amendments to the measure.
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews Live! Casino Pittsburgh license, adds five to exclusion list
The board renewed the Westmoreland County casino's operator licence and placed five patrons on the involuntary exclusion list for leaving minors unattended whil
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Macau casino operators face Q3 profit decline, analysts warn
CLSA and Goldman Sachs flagged falling Q3 profits and a tough October for Macau, while Jefferies said both Macau and Las Vegas face continued pressure.
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PAGCOR backs decoupling as Casino Filipino losses near PHP 7bn
Chairman Tengco supports separating Casino Filipino operations from the regulator, with a ruling on the exit expected this month and new slot incentive limits s
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Dutch regulator says all options open against Big Tech over illegal gambling ads
KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen said the regulator will pursue responsibility from Big Tech, while VNLOK's Bjorn Fuchs said the Meta illegal gambling case is a
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Massachusetts sports betting operators face deadline over AI use questions
Mobile operators must respond next month to regulators' questions about their use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Michigan commercial casino revenue rises 5% in September
Detroit's casinos posted their highest September revenue since 2021, part of a broader monthly gain across Michigan commercial operators.
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BetMGM shifts emphasis toward online casino states
The operator is reallocating focus to iGaming markets as online casino growth outpaces sports betting in several states.
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College hoops point-shaving fixer sentenced to six years in prison
Jalen Smith's sentence opens a series of sports betting trials, with prosecutors signaling that point shaving will not be tolerated.
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New Zealand names 11 successful online casino auction bidders
The results move New Zealand closer to a regulated online casino licensing regime.
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Louisiana gaming revenue up nearly 12% in September to $195.5m
Lake Charles led the state's districts with $69.7m, up 9.4% year over year, as Louisiana's overall gaming revenue climbed 11.8%.
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Matchbook completes acquisition of rival betting exchange Betdaq
The deal consolidates two established exchanges as peer-to-peer betting and prediction markets gain momentum.
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