A New Jersey legislator is calling for a ban on microbetting — a rapidly growing form of sports wagering — citing its potential to fuel addiction and financial distress, particularly among younger gamblers.
Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a Democrat representing …
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Illinois has become the latest state to warn its licensed sportsbooks about participating in prediction markets, underscoring growing regulatory pressure across the U.S. gambling industry.
On October 23, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) issued a memo to all licensees …
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched a wide-ranging review of its betting and integrity policies after the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups in federal gambling investigations.
A confidential memo sent …
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A new EY report warns that proposed tax increases on Britain’s betting and gaming industry could deal a major blow to the economy — putting over 40,000 jobs at risk and cutting £3.1 billion from the sector’s GDP contribution.
Commissioned …
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Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) has confirmed its intention to withdraw its common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market and move to a sole primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company described …
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Missouri has taken a decisive step toward its long-awaited sports betting debut, with the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) issuing nine temporary licenses to sportsbook operators. The move sets the stage for both online and retail wagering to go live …
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Denmark has passed Gaming Package 1, a comprehensive set of restrictions aimed at curbing gambling harm and protecting minors. Among the most notable measures is a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling advertisements during live sports broadcasts, which will take effect …
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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) has identified both positive progress and emerging risks in the Netherland’s betting and gaming market. Recent findings reveal advancements in sports betting oversight, the introduction of a new license for skill-based machines…
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Sports betting activity in Massachusetts reached unprecedented levels in September, with players wagering a record $800.3 million, marking the highest monthly total since the market’s legalization. The milestone barely surpassed the state’s previous record of $788.3 million, …
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Ontario’s regulated iGaming sector continues to surge, with players in the province wagering a record CA$8.55 billion (US$6.11 billion) in September — the highest monthly total since the market’s launch. According to iGaming Ontario’s latest figures, September’s total surpassed …
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