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Tolga Ismetov
AuthorTolga Ismetov is an English philology graduate with a passion for literature and journalism. He is the newest addition to the Gambling News team, covering markets in Asia and legal developments around the world.
Industry
December 12, 2025
Event-Based Predictions Not Welcome in Washington and Louisiana
A significant number of US states have been taking action against prediction markets. Some states have passed bills outlawing prediction markets, while others have simply demanded that they cease operations within their state. Recently, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and Washington State Gambling Commission issued statements regarding their stance on prediction markets. Both institutions […]
Casino
December 11, 2025
Sentencing Given to Man Following Investigations of Illegal Betting Through WhatsApp
After failing to return GBP 269,000 to a customer’s account, a UK man who was running an illegal WhatsApp gambling business received a sentence. He has received a 30-week suspended prison sentence as well as 200 hours of community service. 40-year-old Haydon Simcock has additionally been instructed to spend 20 hours in rehabilitation. Simcock also […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Bill Aimed at Outlawing Sweepstakes Gambling in Indiana by State Rep Manning
Legislation has been filed in the state of Indiana that aims to ban online sweepstakes casinos. Labeled HB 1052, it was filed by state Rep. Ethan Manning as a means to further push back two-currency platforms and make them illegal. The bill, which will mainly affect online sweepstakes, that Manning submitted consists of changes to […]
Casino
December 9, 2025
Gambling in Australia Might Become Exempt From R&D Tax Incentives
New Draft Legislation in Australia aims to take away the Research and Development Incentives of gambling-related R&D. The new legislation that was submitted on July 1 this year is still waiting to be presented to parliament. Alongside gambling, tobacco and nicotine products are also included. July 1 is also the date on which last year […]
Sports
December 8, 2025
Prediction Markets Turn Tragic Conflict Into Casino
As the war in Ukraine continues, prediction markets have begun to profit from the suffering. Prediction markets are offering people the opportunity to make bets on how territories will shift, when ceasefires might be announced, and even if things will go nuclear. The pools of these bets have become worth millions. Prediction markets are undermining […]
Casino
December 5, 2025
Police Searching for Suspect on the Run After a Shooting at a Hotel and Casino
Prince George’s County police have reported that a shooting at a food court inside the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino has resulted in a fatality. After arriving at the scene and finding the man, the police pronounced him dead. The identity of the victim is yet to be released. The only known information on […]
Poker
December 4, 2025
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Leads to Arrests in Thailand and Prison Sentence in Singapore
In the Koh Phangan District, Tourist Police Division 5 apprehended 10 foreigners who had been playing an illegal game of poker. To those who lived nearby, the place had come to be called Golden Moon. The group had gathered at a house that one of them had been renting. The alleged organizer of the gathering […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Receipt from Breakfast in a Vegas Hotel Sparks Online Outrage Over Several Gratuity Fees
After ordering breakfast to their room, while staying at the Cosmopolitan, a guest was shocked at the total amount that the food came out to. The breakfast consisted of Buttermilk scratch pancakes, French toast, and an American breakfast. The subtotal of everything had come to $89, with the American breakfast costing $40, a little more […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Gang Running Illegal Gambling Site Apprehended in UAE
In Dubai, a group of 26 people was arrested for running an illegal online gambling site. The arrests were carried out by a crime investigation unit of the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency. At the time of the arrests, the illegal site had become worth more than KRW 120 billion ($81 billion). Those arrested are being […]
Esports
December 1, 2025
Riot Games Approves Partnership Between 1xBet and VALORANT Esports Team
A partnership has been announced between 1xBet and the renowned MIBR’s VALORANT Esports team. Several months ago, Riot Games made a change in its policies regarding League of Legends and VALORANT that would allow partnerships between regulated betting operators and its leagues in the Americas and EMEA. This opens up a new possible source of […]
