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Nevada Drops Charges in $8M Illegal Gambling Case

State gaming regulators dismissed felony charges against a Las Vegas handicapper accused of running an unlicensed operation.

August 25, 2026 · By Nolan Hayes
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Major Crypto Platform Expands Prediction Market Reach

Digital asset exchange partners with fintech firm to scale cryptocurrency event contracts business.

August 25, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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African Gaming Forum Slated for Lisbon in Late September

Industry conference will convene regulators and stakeholders to discuss gaming across the African continent.

August 24, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Prediction Market Sector May See Consolidation to Single-Digit Operators

Industry experts warn that despite dozens of new entrants, only a handful of prediction market platforms may survive long-term.

August 24, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Premier League Season Sparks Costly Customer Battle

As the soccer season returns, sportsbooks face mounting acquisition costs and tighter rules in their fight for new players.

August 23, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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NFL Betting Probe Widens Across State Regulators

Gaming authorities in multiple states are investigating allegations involving an NFL team executive and sports betting.

August 23, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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New Operator Takes Over Las Vegas Casino After Management Scandal

Fifth Street Gaming will assume casino operations at a major Las Vegas property pending regulatory approval.

August 22, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Asset Managers Race to Launch NHL-Linked ETF Products

Multiple firms are filing to create exchange-traded funds based on NHL team performance indexes.

August 22, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Major Casino Operator Distributes $4.6M in Employee-Driven Grants

A leading US gaming company's foundation awards millions to nonprofits through its employee giving program.

August 21, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Crypto Prediction Markets Flagged for Potential National Security Risk

Research group raises concerns about insider trading on prediction platforms using classified military information.

August 21, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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UK Regulator Signals Tough Stance on AML Compliance

A major enforcement action underscores regulators' focus on money-laundering safeguards at licensed operators.

August 20, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Major Investor Shifts Strategy Despite Huge Flutter Loss

A billionaire investor with significant losses in one gaming operator is now buying into a major competitor.

August 20, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Major Casino Operator Faces Solvency Concerns, May Sell Assets

A regional casino operator disclosed significant financial pressure and is considering asset sales to maintain operations.

August 19, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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UK Labour Official Calls for Probe Into Defunct High-Stakes Betting Site

A UK political figure is urging gambling regulators to investigate a now-closed betting platform that operated without proper licensing.

August 19, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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UK Tax Hike Weighs on Major Operator's Q2 Earnings

A major gaming operator's profitability declined sharply in Q2 due to increased UK taxation, despite strong revenue growth.

August 18, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Major Poker Platform Expands to Alberta Market

A prominent poker operator has secured licensing in Alberta, bringing the province's regulated iGaming platforms to 39.

August 18, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Albania Set to License Online Sports Betting After Seven-Year Ban

The Balkan nation is moving toward regulated sports betting by granting licenses to international operators.

August 17, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Crypto-focused gambling site shuts down amid regulatory scrutiny

A high-stakes online gambling platform using cryptocurrency has ceased operations and redirected users elsewhere.

August 17, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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WNBA Betting Handle Climbs 10% as Playoff Competition Intensifies

Sportsbooks report increased wagering volume on women's basketball as teams battle for postseason positioning.

August 16, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Atlantic City casinos post strongest July revenue in 14 years

Nine Atlantic City properties reported record gaming revenue for July, marking their best monthly performance since 2012.

August 16, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Online Gambling Dominates Lithuanian Market in First Half

Remote gaming operators captured nearly four-fifths of total gaming revenue in Lithuania during the first six months of the year.

August 15, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Major Investor Triggers Mandatory Bid for Gaming Software Firm

A significant stake purchase triggers a $13.8B acquisition offer under Nordic ownership rules.

August 15, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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IRS Pushes Players Toward State-Licensed Betting Over Federal Markets

Tax agency warns consumers about prediction markets as regulatory confusion blurs gambling and investing lines.

August 14, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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B2B Tech Firm Rolls Out Managed Trading for Sportsbooks

A backend technology provider is expanding its offerings with a new service aimed at improving trading performance and risk management.

August 14, 2026 · Nolan Hayes
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Speed vs. Security: Gaming Industry Faces Rising Protection Challenges

Rapid expansion in online gaming creates new vulnerabilities as operators balance performance demands with security needs.

August 13, 2026 · Nolan Hayes