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Cathie Wood’s Flagship ETF Eliminates DraftKings Stake
The ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE: ARKK), the flagship exchange traded fund (ETF) of Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management, no longer holds shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG). The gaming stock was one of nearly a dozen positions eliminated or reduced in the first half of 2026 across ARKK and a pair of
Family Sues After Live Bat Found in Sparks Nugget Room Led to Rabies Shots
A California family has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nev. after discovering a live bat inside their hotel room — an encounter that led ten relatives to undergo four rounds of rabies vaccinations because the animal was released before it could be tested
Virginia Lottery Winners Can Now Stay Anonymous
Under the rules that took effect July 1, lottery players in Virginia can now stay anonymous, as the state lottery cannot publish the names or photographs of winners on its website without their written consent. New Rules Allow Winners to Keep Their Privacy The change also means the Virgini
Dutch Court Sides with Operators in Unlicensed Gambling Losses Case
A preliminary ruling by the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has quashed the ambitions of players seeking refunds from operators previously active in the country without a license. The court rejected arguments that the country’s 2021 gambling legislation made gambling agreements concluded before tha
DigiPlus Investors Rise with Demands for Share Buybacks
Several high-profile investors at DigiPlus Interactive have openly questioned the company’s direction with a letter to the board of directors. They demand an immediate and substantial share buyback program, insisting that the company must acknowledge its shareholders by bolstering the value of their
NSW labor unites across factional lines on poker machine overhaul
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is set to take a tougher stance on poker machines to the next election after being pushed to adopt the approach by the party’s left. A poker machine reform push from Labor's left faction gained unanimous backing at the NSW party conference on Sunday, repor
Betr relocates wagering license to Tasmania and ends Northern Territory chapter
Australian online gaming operator Betr has relocated its wagering license away from the Northern Territory, a jurisdiction that licenses the majority of its competitors, in a move that could test broader industry sentiment toward the state's regulatory oversight. The publicly listed company
Australian court imposes $16.8 million in penalties over illegal online poker services
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed AU$24.24 million (US$16.8 million) in penalties on the operators and promoters of illegal online poker services under the names PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming, and Redraw Poker, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced. The penalties incl
Sports-First Startups Look to Compete in Trillion-Dollar Prediction Market Industry
We chatted with the founders of ProphetX and 365Prediction about the companies’ prediction market ambitions in the face of stiff competition and regulatory risk. Every day we open Twitter, it seems, there’s news of another company with designs on the prediction market space. While the flood of
SBC Summit to spotlight sportsbook tech and AI innovation with dedicated betting track
SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster and more engaging betting experien
China, Malaysia step up crackdown on illegal World Cup betting operations
Chinese authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal FIFA World Cup betting networks as surging interest in the tournament fuels both legal sports lottery sales and unlicensed gambling activity, while police in Malaysia have dismantled an online football betting syndicate targeting cu
MERKUR slots continues UK venue growth with two new entertainment centers
MERKUR Slots has advanced its £5 million ($6.7 million) UK investment program with the opening of two new entertainment centers in London and Leigh. The company invested £400,000 ($536,000) in each venue and plans additional openings across the country. The new locations on Whitechapel Road in Londo
Arizona Department of Gaming gets green light to continue plus increase in problem gambling budget
ADG has received continuation approval by the Arizona State Legislature. US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced that it has received continuation approval by the Arizona State Legislature after Governor Hobbs signed off on Senate Bill 1671. The move clears the regulator to continu
Rasmus Sojmark, SBC: “Our focus is, and always will be, on quality rather than scale”
Rasmus Sojmark, founder & CEO of SBC, has shared insights about SBC Summit Lisbon. Exclusive interview.- Ahead of SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Rasmus Sojmark, founder & CEO of SBC, shares details about the expo and how it is preparing to receive more than 40,000 industry professionals. In an e
EU Illegal online gambling market grew 14% in 2025, European Parliament roundtable hears
Illegal online gambling market aimed at EU consumers is estimated to have been worth €91.6bn in 2025. France.- New figures estimate that the illegal online gambling market aimed at EU consumers reached €91.6bn in 2025, a rise of around 14 per cent. The new figure was revealed at a roundtable event o
British study focuses on impact of gambling on loved ones
The Gambling Commission found that 63 per cent of “affected others” also gambled themselves in the past year. UK.- A new study commissioned by the British Gambling Commission has shed light on the often-overlooked impact of gambling on those closest to the gambler. The report on the findings emphas
Xpoint’s New Pattern-Analysis Engine Tackles Casino Bonus Abuse
Geolocation specialist Xpoint has unveiled a new pattern-analysis engine that will allow its clients to identify gaming-related fraud. The new solution will be initially available to the company’s partners in North America. The New Tool Uses Historical Data to Identify Suspicious Patterns On July 6,
Dutch court rejects historic player loss cases against gambling operators
Gamblers had attempted to reclaim losses dating back to before online gambling was regulated in the Netherlands. The Netherlands.- The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has closed the door on Dutch gamblers’ attempts to recoup losses incurred with igaming operators before the sector was regulated in
Brazil betting revenue reaches $1.18 billion in first five months of 2026
Brazilian betting activity accelerated in the first five months of 2026, with licensed sports betting and online gaming platforms already showing strong growth ahead of the World Cup, which is now adding further momentum to wagering activity during June and July. The Federal Revenue Service reported
Buddhist Monk Sentenced to 12 Years for Embezzling in Gambling Scandal
Following a highly publicized gambling and sex scandal, former senior Thai Buddhist monk Phra Thepwatcharasitthimethi, known by his lay name as Wirach, was convicted by Thailand’s Central Criminal Court to 12 years in prison. He had diverted THB 3 million (over $90,000) intended for Mahachulalongkor
Pennsylvania Player Scoops Up a $3M Mega Millions Prize
A very lucky player in Pennsylvania has won a life-changing prize from the Mega Millions game. While the $3 million they secured is a far cry from the jackpot, which is standing at over half a billion dollars, it is still more than enough to turn one’s life around. Lucky Pennsylvanian Won $3M from t
ADI Predictstreet to expand into new prediction markets after FIFA World Cup
ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s Official Prediction Market Partner, will expand beyond football into new regulated prediction markets after securing regulatory clearance to broaden its offering. The company said it met regulatory requirements covering operational resilience, consumer protection, complian
Nebraska online sports betting push heads to signature review for 2026 ballot
Nebraska election officials are reviewing petitions that could place online sports betting before voters in the 2026 general election, after Tax Relief Nebraska submitted roughly 350,000 signatures for two related ballot initiatives. The campaign filed more than 201,000 signatures for a constitution
Report: Gambling Industry Spent 8.7 Times More on Celebrity Endorsements Than Responsible Gambling
A new audit argues that gambling operators are underinvesting in responsible gambling communications. It warns that the imbalance could increasingly shape regulatory relationships, investor perceptions and AI-generated search results. The U.S. gambling industry spent an estimated $520 million on cel
Banijay Gaming to reshape French gambling sector with Groupe JOA acquisition
Banijay will buy France’s second‑largest casino operator, obtaining a portfolio of over 30 venues. France.- Banijay Gaming has struck an agreement to purchase Groupe JOA, the second-biggest casino operator in France, in a deal that will significantly strengthen the company’s land-based p
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $416M as Saturday Drawing Elects No Winner
The Powerball jackpot has continued to grow after no one succeeded in matching all of the six winning numbers and claim the nine-figure prize. Players will get another shot at the mouth-watering sum later today. The Top Prize Remained Unconquered The Saturday drawing had the jackpot at $403 million
Wazdan wins two MiGEA Awards 2026 for Burning Board and Mighty Wild: Gorilla
iGaming content provider Wazdan received two awards at the MiGEA Awards 2026 after its products Burning Board and Mighty Wild: Gorilla won honors in separate categories. The company won Best Online Gaming Product of the Year for Burning Board and Best Online Casino Product of the Year for Mighty Wil
Michael Jordan, Sportradar's Carsten Koerl, DraftKings' Jason Robins to headline SBC Summit 2026
Basketball icon Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins will headline the opening keynote at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon. Organizers have called it "one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe," bringing
Colombia court confirms suspension of key Coljuegos restrictions on online gaming advertising
Colombia’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has confirmed the partial suspension of Resolution 20231000019054, issued by gambling regulator Coljuegos in 2023, which imposed limits and sanctions on online gaming advertising in the country. According to Juan Camilo Carrasc
Sentosa Expansion to Integrate Nearby Island, Add Super Nintendo World and Upgraded Resorts World
Singapore has massive plans for Sentosa, the city-state’s premier resort island that is already home to one of the world’s most lucrative casino hubs. The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has unveiled a long-term transformation of the resort and theme park destination that’s l