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Open Banking Study: 91% of Repeat Black Market Bettors Also Use Licensed Sites
regulation2026. nov. 1.

Open Banking Study: 91% of Repeat Black Market Bettors Also Use Licensed Sites

The Gambling Commission's first open banking study finds 91% of repeat illegal-site users also bet with licensed operators, challenging industry tax arguments.

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MGM International Online Unit Narrows Q3 Loss to $4M as Revenue Growth Slows
industry2026. okt. 31.

MGM International Online Unit Narrows Q3 Loss to $4M as Revenue Growth Slows

MGM Resorts' LeoVegas-led digital arm reduced its quarterly loss to $4 million, but revenue growth decelerated to 6% amid rising tax pressures in Europe.

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Investigation Reveals $4M Online Poker Cheating Scheme via Software Exploit
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Investigation Reveals $4M Online Poker Cheating Scheme via Software Exploit

A cheating scheme may have cost high-stakes online poker players up to $4 million by exploiting software to view opponents' hole cards.

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NCAA Signs On to Program Fighting Bettor Harassment in College Sports
regulation2026. okt. 30.

NCAA Signs On to Program Fighting Bettor Harassment in College Sports

The NCAA joins an integrity initiative from IC360 and Signify Group to curb online abuse from sports bettors.

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Missouri Mother Accused of Leaving Toddler at Truck Stop, Sons in Casino Lot
legal2026. okt. 30.

Missouri Mother Accused of Leaving Toddler at Truck Stop, Sons in Casino Lot

Kayla Marie Christensen, 34, allegedly left her 4-year-old daughter at a Love's Travel Stop in Neosho, then left two young sons in a car while she gambled at a casino.

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DraftKings CEO Urges Parents to Help Shield Kids From Gambling
regulation2026. okt. 30.

DraftKings CEO Urges Parents to Help Shield Kids From Gambling

Jason Robins says parents, industry, and DraftKings share duty to keep minors away from gambling.

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Rio Las Vegas Launches $500K Promotion with New Home as Grand Prize
marketing2026. okt. 30.

Rio Las Vegas Launches $500K Promotion with New Home as Grand Prize

Rio Las Vegas unveils a $500,000 giveaway starting Nov. 1, featuring a newly built Lennar home valued at $400,000.

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Tuberville Says He Won't Block Alabama Gambling Push; Legislative Hurdles Remain
legal2026. okt. 30.

Tuberville Says He Won't Block Alabama Gambling Push; Legislative Hurdles Remain

Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville will not oppose gambling legalization, but a divided legislature and constitutional ban pose significant obstacles.

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Polymarket Loses ~$2.7M in Attack on Third-Party Script, Vows Full Refunds
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Polymarket Loses ~$2.7M in Attack on Third-Party Script, Vows Full Refunds

Hackers stole about $2.7 million from over 700 Polymarket accounts via a compromised third-party script. The platform briefly shut down and pledged to reimburse all victims.

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UK Study: Problem Gambling Rates Seven Times Higher on Black Market Sites
regulation2026. okt. 30.

UK Study: Problem Gambling Rates Seven Times Higher on Black Market Sites

New UKGC research shows unlicensed gambling websites have seven times more problem gamblers than legal platforms.

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Polymarket Launches Probe into Suspicious Israeli Election Betting Activity
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Polymarket Launches Probe into Suspicious Israeli Election Betting Activity

Polymarket is investigating hundreds of suspicious accounts flagged by analytics firms in markets tied to the Israeli election and Benjamin Netanyahu's prospects.

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Swedish Regulator Imposes Immediate Ban on Duel.com Operator
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Swedish Regulator Imposes Immediate Ban on Duel.com Operator

Spelinspektionen bans Immortal Snail LLC over aggressive marketing by offshore casino Duel.com.

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UK Gambling Commission study reveals illegal site use among problem gamblers
regulation2026. okt. 30.

UK Gambling Commission study reveals illegal site use among problem gamblers

Gambling Commission study finds high illegal site usage among UK problem gamblers, prompting industry and regulatory response.

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The Tragic Story Behind Circus Circus Room 123's Haunting Legend
industry2026. okt. 30.

The Tragic Story Behind Circus Circus Room 123's Haunting Legend

A mother-son murder-suicide in Circus Circus Room 123 sparked one of Las Vegas' most persistent ghost stories.

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Dutch online gambling market contracts after 2024 deposit cap, regulator confirms
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Dutch online gambling market contracts after 2024 deposit cap, regulator confirms

KSA reports show online gaming market shrank in 2025 and first half of 2026 following mandatory monthly deposit limits introduced in 2024.

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TrafficStars Launches Gryzo AI Assistant to Accelerate Media Buying
product2026. okt. 30.

TrafficStars Launches Gryzo AI Assistant to Accelerate Media Buying

TrafficStars introduces Gryzo AI, an assistant that helps media buyers work up to 10x faster amid stricter ad policies and rising costs.

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UK Treasury Targets £655m with 5% Machine Games Duty Hike
regulation2026. okt. 30.

UK Treasury Targets £655m with 5% Machine Games Duty Hike

HM Treasury expects to raise £655m over five years via a 5% increase in Machine Games Duty, with further taxes possible.

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Judge Raises Concerns Over Expert Reports in Entain-AUSTRAC Case
legal2026. okt. 30.

Judge Raises Concerns Over Expert Reports in Entain-AUSTRAC Case

Justice Cameron Moore criticises both sides' experts for over-reliance on questionable sources in the ongoing Entain vs AUSTRAC proceedings.

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Kalshi Reaches $40 Billion Valuation Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges
industry2026. okt. 30.

Kalshi Reaches $40 Billion Valuation Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Prediction market operator Kalshi has achieved a $40bn valuation target for 2026, despite facing multiple state lawsuits and regulatory uncertainty.

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Meloni confirms €700m gambling levy in Italy's 2027 budget, leaked draft targets slots
regulation2026. okt. 30.

Meloni confirms €700m gambling levy in Italy's 2027 budget, leaked draft targets slots

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says gambling will contribute €700m to the 2027 budget, with leaked details focusing on land-based concessions and slot machines.

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Dutch Licensed Gambling Market Drops to €4.1bn in 2025, Ksa Report Shows
industry2026. okt. 30.

Dutch Licensed Gambling Market Drops to €4.1bn in 2025, Ksa Report Shows

The Dutch gambling regulator Ksa reports that the country's licensed gambling market contracted to €4.1 billion in 2025, driven by a sharp decline in online casino and betting revenue.

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CreedRoomz unveils new product lineup and strategic shift for 2025
product2026. okt. 30.

CreedRoomz unveils new product lineup and strategic shift for 2025

CreedRoomz has announced a new product suite and a bold strategic direction for the coming year, aiming to reshape the iGaming market.

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Seizure Warrant Issued for Victory Casino Cruise Over $791K Debt
legal2026. okt. 30.

Seizure Warrant Issued for Victory Casino Cruise Over $791K Debt

A federal court has issued a seizure warrant for Victory Casino Cruises amid an alleged $791,000 debt, following an extended dry dock and workforce furlough.

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Coinbase Says Prediction Markets Became One of Its Fastest-Growing Lines in Under a Year
product2026. okt. 29.

Coinbase Says Prediction Markets Became One of Its Fastest-Growing Lines in Under a Year

Coinbase reports prediction markets, launched less than a year ago, are among the fastest-growing segments in its history.

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