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The latest from the casino, slots and betting world — regulation, product launches, operators and market moves. Original summaries, updated daily, each linked to its source.
10-Day Test: AI Chatbots Given Sports Betting Prompts
A journalist asked four leading AI chatbots to recommend a daily bet over 10 days to see if they could learn from mistakes.
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Danish Online Gambling Spending Rises 2.3% in April, Regulator Reports
Danes spent DKK 680m on gambling in April, a 2.3% YoY increase, driven by online gambling as physical casinos fall behind.
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Flutter CEO: World Cup 2026 to be biggest betting event ever
Flutter CEO Peter Jackson predicts World Cup 2026 will be the largest betting event, with global wagers possibly exceeding $50 billion.
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Ex-Raiders Receiver Henry Ruggs III Denied Parole in Fatal 2021 DUI Crash
Henry Ruggs III, former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver, was denied parole after a fatal 2021 DUI crash that killed a woman.
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Flutter Entertainment to Exit London Stock Exchange in August
Flutter Entertainment will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August while keeping its primary New York listing.
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Aqueduct Racetrack to Close in 2026 After 132 Years of Racing
New York's Aqueduct Racetrack will host its final live race day on June 28, 2026, ending a 132-year run.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Father Richard Storey faces felony charges for allegedly embezzling $160,000 from a Leawood parish, prompting a wider diocesan audit.
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