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NSUS Group says Ontario online poker is struggling after Supreme Court of Canada rejects cross-province liquidity sharing
NSUS Group's Sarne Lightman says thin player pools are hurting Ontario's regulated online poker market after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against sharing liquidity across provincial borders.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Malta Media confirms videos under journalist Michael Schmitt's name use an AI avatar
Malta Media has confirmed that videos bearing the name of investigative journalist Michael Schmitt feature an AI-generated avatar. Tribuna says it has not been able to independently verify who sent the confirmation.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Altenar files EU and UK competition complaints against Sportradar over official sports data access
Sportsbook software supplier Altenar Technologies has asked the European Commission and the UK CMA to examine Sportradar's exclusive deals for official league data. Sportradar calls the move unnecessary and says it complies with competition law.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Rabona owner Medier Ltd sues Mike Tyson and wife for $2m over missed iGB Live 2024 appearance
Medier Ltd, owner of the Rabona online gaming brand, has reportedly filed a $2 million claim in London's High Court against Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer. It alleges they breached a deal to appear at iGB Live 2024 in Amsterdam.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Pennsylvania skill games now illegal as 120-day legislative window closes without a regulatory bill
Pennsylvania's 120-day stay following the Supreme Court's June ruling expired without legislation, making tens of thousands of skill games illegal. State police have warned of seizures and criminal charges for businesses that keep them.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © GamblingNews
The Venetian Las Vegas opens Milano, a hotel-within-a-hotel of about 275 suites inside The Palazzo
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has opened Milano, a luxury hotel-within-a-hotel inside The Palazzo. It offers around 275 suites, a Dolce&Gabbana-branded private pool and dedicated concierge and butler service.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
BGaming to release Halloween slot Spider Circus Hold and Win on 19 October
BGaming will launch Spider Circus Hold and Win on 19 October, a circus-themed seasonal slot with a 97% RTP, medium volatility and a maximum win of 5,000x the stake.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Match fixer Jalen Smith gets 72 months in US college basketball point-shaving case
A Philadelphia federal judge sentenced Jalen Smith to 72 months in prison and about $1.1m in restitution over a point-shaving scheme that has ensnared at least 20 players. More match-fixing trials are due by the end of March.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © GamblingNews
US Treasury sanctions Mexican racetrack Club La Molienda over alleged Cartel del Noreste links
OFAC has sanctioned four individuals and 11 entities tied to Cartel del Noreste, including the Nuevo Laredo racetrack Club La Molienda, which Treasury says generates proceeds for the cartel through entrance fees.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
NBA and WNBA launch responsible gambling campaign with NCPG covering sports betting and prediction markets
The NBA and WNBA have announced a responsible gambling campaign developed with the National Council on Problem Gambling. It addresses the risks of sports betting and prediction markets and promotes safer gambling tools.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Three South Koreans arrested in UAE over alleged $2.3bn illegal online gambling operation
South Korean police say three suspects behind an alleged KRW 3.1 trillion illegal online gambling business were arrested in the UAE after a joint probe. Two have already been repatriated to South Korea.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Reuters/Ipsos poll: most Americans oppose prediction market bets on elections, military action and government decisions
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found majorities across party lines against wagering on US elections, military operations and government decisions, as prediction markets face legal and insider trading scrutiny.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Brazilian lawmakers file 92 amendments to Lula's betting ban, with proposals ranging from full reversal to partial limits
Congress has received 92 amendments to Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which banned fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Proposals range from restoring licences to banning only casino-style games, while ANJL reports 3,500 layoffs so far.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Illinois lawyers survey: 3% report problem gambling, with stress and mental health concerns widespread
A survey of 6,700 lawyers by the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program found 3% experienced problem gambling. Half of respondents had gambled in the past year, and only 3% of those with problems sought help.GamblingGamblingNewsKaizen Gaming guarantees Brazilian jobs and says it 'remains committed' to the market despite betting ban
Betano's parent Kaizen Gaming says its Brazilian staff keep their jobs until Congress rules on the provisional measure banning online betting. It urged the government not to proceed, warning of a shift to illegal operators.GamblingSBC NewsItaly's MEF eyes €1bn from gambling sector in Budget 2027 as final measures remain undecided
Italy's finance ministry projects €1bn from gambling companies over 2027-2028 as part of the 2027 Budget Law. No final rates, charges or timetable have been confirmed, and a scratchcard concession tender is among the options.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
1win to open public sale of Solana-based $1WIN token on 15 October
Crypto gaming platform 1win will start the public sale of its $1WIN token on 15 October at 4 pm BST. The token has a fixed supply of 1 billion and is tied to platform revenue through buybacks and burns.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
NCPG warns of 'capacity crisis' as US states struggle to spend problem gambling budgets
The National Council on Problem Gambling says underspent state budgets reflect a lack of infrastructure and trained staff, not excess funding. It urges a unified, structured response and routine screening in healthcare settings.GamblingGamblingNewsKTO Group founder disputes reports the Brazil-focused operator is closing after the national gambling ban
A KTO executive said on LinkedIn that the group was shutting down after Brazil's online gambling ban. Founder Andreas Bardun replied that reports of the company's death are greatly exaggerated.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Michigan Lottery: Grand Traverse County man wins $6.79M Lotto 47 jackpot, year's biggest for the game
A 48-year-old Grand Traverse County man matched all six numbers in the 15 August Lotto 47 drawing. He took the lump sum of $4.7 million, the largest Lotto 47 win of 2026 according to the Michigan Lottery.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Sun International launches responsible gambling charter with voluntary advertising time restrictions
South African operator Sun International has published a Responsible Gambling Charter placing the issue under board oversight, with voluntary ad blackout periods and AI-supported monitoring planned from 2027. CEO Ulrik Bengtsson also urged action against illegal operators.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © GamblingNews
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $403 million after no top-prize winner in Tuesday's drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in the 13 October Mega Millions drawing, lifting the next jackpot to an estimated $403 million. The next draw is on Friday, 16 October.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Finland issues four prohibition decisions and six conditional fines of up to €1.2m over illegal gambling marketing
Finland's Gambling Administration has stepped up action against unlicensed gambling promotion this year, with conditional fines reaching €1.2 million for companies. The market is due to open to licensed operators in July 2027.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
New PCC chief Tom Banks says UK prize draw code will act as a 'kite mark' amid M&A surge
Tom Banks, new executive director of the Prize Competition Council, says the DCMS voluntary code will signal quality to investors and acquirers as prize draw M&A grows. He also says the PCC is engaging HMRC over VAT.GamblingiGaming Business