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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
Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Banned for Eight Years Over Match-Fixing Scandal
Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all competitions for eight years after being found to have fixed four matches. Two months ago, a disciplinary hearing was held regarding four matches in which Jiwa
Ohio Lawmakers Push Back Against Governor DeWine’s 40% Sports Betting Tax Plan
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to double the tax rate on legalized sports betting may be axed from the budget plans by members of his own party. House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart has voiced opposition
New York Shows Strong Yearly Growth Despite February Handle Dip
The state of New York has shown strong year-over-year growth in online sports betting revenue, reaching $184.8 million in February 2025. Headline figures from the Empire State show the lowest handle since August 2024,
bet365 Expands U.S. Footprint with Illinois Launch Ahead of March Madness
United Kingdom-based operator bet365 has become the tenth online sports betting operator to launch in Illinois, just ahead of 2025’s March Madness. The Illinois Gaming Board granted the company a license on 17