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Federal Judge Denies DraftKings, bet365 Motion to Dismiss in MLB Players’ NIL Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied DraftKings and bet365’s attempts to dismiss a lawsuit filed by MLB Players, Inc. (MLBPI) surrounding the use of MLB players’ images and names. Judge Marston of the U.S. District Court for
Online Betting Market in Portugal Hits Record €323M in Q4 Revenue
Turismo Portugal has reported record-breaking revenue figures for the country’s online betting and gaming industries. Gross earnings reached €323.0 million, representing 42.1% year-over-year growth. The biggest
Oregon Bill Looks to Shake-Up State Lottery Regulation
The Oregon House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection has passed a bill that seeks to alter the state’s lottery regulations. House Bill 3115 aims to reduce lottery fraud, prevent tax exploitation, and provide
Social Casino VGW Ordered to Cease and Desist in Maryland
Virtual Gaming Worlds has been ordered to shut down its online casino sites in Maryland by the state’s gaming regulator. The company which claims to be a social casino operator has been informed by the Maryland
GRAI CEO: “We’ll Use the Full Toolkit” to Protect Irish Gamblers
The Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has outlined that the new organization intends to use the “fool toolkit” at its disposal to ensure the Irish public is protected
Tax Authority in Brazil Calls for Stricter Gambling Taxation to Deter Betting
In Brazil, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Bets heard from the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) last week. Robinson Sakyama Barreirinhas used his time to advocate for stricter tax
High 5 Games Faces Over 1,000 Criminal Charges for Illegal Gambling in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has suspended High 5 Games’ online gaming service provider license (OGSP) and is pressing over 1,000 criminal charges against it. The suspension order issued
Robinhood to Offer Sports Event Contracts Nationwide, Could Pave The Way For Crypto
Robinhood has announced the launch of a prediction markets hub that will offer events contracts on economics, politics, culture, and, notably, sports. The prediction markets hub, and corresponding contracts will be
Underdog Fantasy Exits New York After $17.5M Settlement with Gaming Commission
Underdog Fantasy will leave the state of New York after reaching a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The settlement concerns operating unpermitted interactive fantasy sports (IFS) contests
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Gains Momentum, But Key Questions Remain
Hawaii has moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed its latest vote. HB 1308 was voted unanimously through the joint Senate committee, although four of the nine votes cast