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Howard Hughes' Alleged Las Vegas Tunnel: Unearthing a Persistent Rumor
industryJun 12, 2026

Howard Hughes' Alleged Las Vegas Tunnel: Unearthing a Persistent Rumor

Examining the claim that Howard Hughes built a secret tunnel connecting the Desert Inn and Frontier hotels in Las Vegas.

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Dutch regulator warns TOTO, fines 711 for licence breaches
regulationJun 12, 2026

Dutch regulator warns TOTO, fines 711 for licence breaches

The KSA issued a warning to TOTO Online and a fine to 711 for non-compliance with Dutch gambling regulations.

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bet365 marks UK and Spain milestones amid global push
industryJun 12, 2026

bet365 marks UK and Spain milestones amid global push

bet365 announces major milestones in UK and Spain as it expands into US and France.

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Vyking Ventures invests in PrizeKings for UK and South Africa expansion
industryJun 12, 2026

Vyking Ventures invests in PrizeKings for UK and South Africa expansion

PrizeKings secures strategic investment from Vyking Ventures to grow its prize draw operations in the UK and South Africa.

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Betting firms share punter sentiment data for World Cup 2026
sports-bettingJun 12, 2026

Betting firms share punter sentiment data for World Cup 2026

Three operators including Bet St George and Entain provide data on punters' feelings about their national teams during the 2026 World Cup.

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Fortuna tackles World Cup marketing hurdles in Czechia and Croatia
marketingJun 12, 2026

Fortuna tackles World Cup marketing hurdles in Czechia and Croatia

Fortuna's Myke Foster addresses marketing challenges in Czechia and Croatia despite early World Cup setback.

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Flutter sets 31 July 2026 as final LSE trading day
industryJun 12, 2026

Flutter sets 31 July 2026 as final LSE trading day

Flutter Entertainment confirms it will delist from the London Stock Exchange on 3 August 2026, becoming a solely NYSE-listed firm.

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Wildz Group launches Beazt Casino with focus on speed and UX
productJun 12, 2026

Wildz Group launches Beazt Casino with focus on speed and UX

Wildz Group cofounder Lasse Rantala explains how Beazt Casino prioritises rapid transactions and mobile-first innovation.

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ANJ President Warns of Tough Path for Online Casino Regulation in France
regulationJun 12, 2026

ANJ President Warns of Tough Path for Online Casino Regulation in France

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin discusses challenges of regulating online casino amid illegal market growth and FDJ/PMU influence.

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Minnesota Judge Halts Utility’s Plan to Cut Power at Tribal Casino Over Solar Dispute
legalJun 11, 2026

Minnesota Judge Halts Utility’s Plan to Cut Power at Tribal Casino Over Solar Dispute

A state judge blocked a rural utility from disconnecting Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort over a solar energy conflict, potentially setting a precedent for tribal projects.

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Lightning Risk Looms Over UFC’s White House Showdown on June 14
sports-bettingJun 11, 2026

Lightning Risk Looms Over UFC’s White House Showdown on June 14

UFC Freedom 250 at the White House lawn features Topuria vs Gaethje, Pereira vs Gane, with lightning threatening to cancel the outdoor event.

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USMNT 2026 World Cup Odds: Can Host Nation Deliver?
sports-bettingJun 11, 2026

USMNT 2026 World Cup Odds: Can Host Nation Deliver?

A look at USMNT's 2026 World Cup odds and prospects as North America hosts for first time since 1994.

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CFTC Cites Dodd-Frank in 267-Page Filing to Defend Sports Contract Oversight
regulationJun 11, 2026

CFTC Cites Dodd-Frank in 267-Page Filing to Defend Sports Contract Oversight

The CFTC filed a 267-page brief arguing Dodd-Frank gives it exclusive authority over sports prediction markets.

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Gibraltar Regulator Grants In-Principle Approval to WagerWire Operator Wire Markets
regulationJun 11, 2026

Gibraltar Regulator Grants In-Principle Approval to WagerWire Operator Wire Markets

Wire Markets Ltd., operator of WagerWire, receives in-principle approval from Gibraltar for a prediction market platform, aiming for NFL season launch.

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Las Vegas Strip Net Income Plunges 81% in Fiscal 2025 Despite Revenue Near All-Time High
industryJun 11, 2026

Las Vegas Strip Net Income Plunges 81% in Fiscal 2025 Despite Revenue Near All-Time High

Strip net income fell 81.2% to $154.2 million in FY2025, as record gaming wins failed to offset rising operational costs and lower non-gaming spending.

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US Residents Traded $34 Billion on Unregulated Offshore Prediction Markets, Study Finds
regulationJun 11, 2026

US Residents Traded $34 Billion on Unregulated Offshore Prediction Markets, Study Finds

A new study estimates Americans traded up to $34 billion on illegal offshore prediction markets, with volume potentially quadrupling by 2030.

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Entain Urges UKIPO to Act on Unlicensed Gambling Trademarks
regulationJun 11, 2026

Entain Urges UKIPO to Act on Unlicensed Gambling Trademarks

Entain calls on the UK Intellectual Property Office to address trademark issues linked to unlicensed gambling.

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Kansas Priest Charged with Felony Theft of $160,000 from Parish Funds
legalJun 11, 2026

Kansas Priest Charged with Felony Theft of $160,000 from Parish Funds

Father Richard Storey faces felony charges for allegedly embezzling $160,000 from a Leawood parish, prompting a wider diocesan audit.

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South Korean Buddhist Monk Gets Probation for 47 Macao Gambling Trips
regulationJun 11, 2026

South Korean Buddhist Monk Gets Probation for 47 Macao Gambling Trips

A former abbot of Beopjusa Temple was found guilty of habitual overseas gambling and sentenced to probation.

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Vietnamese Police Bust $800K Soccer Betting Ring Ahead of World Cup
sports-bettingJun 11, 2026

Vietnamese Police Bust $800K Soccer Betting Ring Ahead of World Cup

Police in Dan Nang arrested at least seven people in raids on an illegal soccer betting ring worth $800,000 just before the FIFA World Cup.

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Hurricanes Host Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 5
sports-bettingJun 11, 2026

Hurricanes Host Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 5

Carolina and Vegas face off in Game 5 after tying the series 2-2; puck drop at 8 pm ET.

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BETBY updates eTennis with Wimbledon betting package ahead of season
productJun 11, 2026

BETBY updates eTennis with Wimbledon betting package ahead of season

BETBY launches a major eTennis update featuring a Wimbledon betting package on its Betby.Games platform.

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Las Vegas Strip casino net income plunges 81% in 2025, regulator reports
industryJun 11, 2026

Las Vegas Strip casino net income plunges 81% in 2025, regulator reports

Nevada Gaming Control Board data shows an 81% year-on-year net income drop for Strip casinos in 2025.

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Professors Scott & Sher Share Winning Betting Strategies
sports-bettingJun 11, 2026

Professors Scott & Sher Share Winning Betting Strategies

Gambling relies on most players losing, but rare professionals succeed; professors share tips.

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