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ASA Rules Against PokerStars Over Misleading Casino Advert
The complaint centers around an Instagram advert posted by PokerStars. PokerStars is historically the largest online poker operator, but this does not include the recent emergence of crypto poker operators. Advert is a
Crypto Gambling Could Fade as Alberta Proposes iGaming Overhaul
Alberta lawmakers are bidding to bring more players into a legal system and add layers of consumer protection that were otherwise absent. Currently, the government is concerned about the prevalence of crypto casinos and
EGBA Report Shows European Gambling Market Surges to €123.4bn in 2024, Driven by Online Growth
According to a report published by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital, the European gambling industry generated €123.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024. The report,
UKGC Cracks Down on Promotional Offers in Push for Safer Gambling
The United Kingdom gambling landscape is set to shift once more after the announcement of new UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) rules. The new measures look to overhaul how licensed gambling operators design and promote
Underdog Hits $1.225B Valuation with $70M Series C Raise
Underdog has raised $70 million in the first close of its Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.225 billion. Spark Capital is leading the Series C round, which is expected to exceed $100 million upon completion.
BetMGM Fined $110K by Ontario Regulator Over Marketing Breaches
BetMGM Canada has been awarded a $110,000 fine for Ontario gambling rules and regulations breaches. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) found that BetMGM Canada Inc. violated the Registrar’s Standards
UFC Fighters Suspended in Betting Scandal Tied to James Krause
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) has given lengthy suspensions to two fighters in connection with a 2022 UFC betting scandal. The case centers around a fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on 5
Oklahoma Senate Approves SB 585, Could Legalize Online Sports Betting with NBA Team Provision
Oklahoma moved one step closer to legalized online sports betting across the state, after a bill narrowly passed through the Senate. Senator Bill Coleman and Representative Ken Luttrell introduced Senate Bill 585, which
Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Competing Bills to Regulate and Tax Fantasy Sports
Two bills that could be pivotal to the future of daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulation in Illinois are currently being discussed. Two Competing Bills Offer Different Visions for DFS Regulation The two bills in question
Connecticut General Assembly to Consider Three Gaming-Related Bills
The Connecticut legislature continues to consider three pieces of legislation that could alter the state’s gaming law. Connecticut is one of the few states in the United States of America that permits online sports