The Louisiana Department of Revenue has filed lawsuits against major online sweepstakes casino operators Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) and MW Services, which operates as WOW Vegas, seeking a combined $44.4 million in unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties.
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Swedish game developer Gaming Corps has announced a strategic global distribution agreement with Light & Wonder, Inc., a major player in the gaming aggregation space. The partnership will see Gaming Corps’ complete catalog integrated into Light & Wonder’s well-established …
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As California moves closer to regulating or banning online sweepstakes-style gaming, major software provider Playtech has stopped offering its games to sweepstakes operators in the state. The decision reflects mounting legal pressure and shifting industry dynamics.
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Internet Vikings, a licensed hosting provider serving the U.S. iGaming and online sports betting industries, has partnered withGames Global to deliver a robust and fully managed in-state cloud infrastructure solution. The collaboration centers around the deployment of …
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A decision on who will oversee the national gambling support line, 1-800-GAMBLER, has been pushed back yet again by a New Jersey court. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) confirmed the latest delay, with the …
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In her final public remarks before departing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson delivered a sharp critique of the agency’s handling of prediction markets, calling for immediate regulatory reforms to protect retail investors.
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Robinhood and FanDuel are taking a bold step into an emerging financial product that fuses sports betting with market speculation: event contracts.
In August, Robinhood introduced event contracts for college and professional football. FanDuel followed with plans to offer …
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has secured a prestigious 2025 Platinum dotCOMM Award for its creative digital campaign promoting responsible gambling. The recognition was given for the “Mini Me” video, which was honored in the Social Media Marketing …
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California lawmakers have once again revised AB 831 — a controversial bill targeting online sweepstakes gambling—to clarify its scope ahead of a key Senate vote. On September 3, the bill was amended for the second time since being significantly …
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As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, ESPN Bet and FanDuel have rolled out new injury refund policies, expanding on a growing trend among sportsbooks to protect bettors from early-game injuries in player props. The new offerings closely follow the …
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