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April 29, 2025
Kenyan Watchdog Gives Two-Week Ultimatum to Betting Broadcasts
Kenya’s media houses are under pressure to clean up their content or risk losing their broadcasting licences. 14 Days to Comply The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given radio and TV stations just 14 days to significantly reduce the amount of betting-related content they air. The crackdown follows mounting public frustration over the flood […]
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April 29, 2025
Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls 2025 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls prediction is that the May 3 game will be at least as exciting as their last couple of duels. As a reminder, the last time they met, Inter Miami won 6:2. Just before that, the NY Red Bulls beat the Herons 4:0. Based on their recent history, […]
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April 29, 2025
Google Fighting Offshore Gambling, Dutch Lawmakers Want Goverment to Do More
Two lawmakers in the Netherlands, Mikal Tseggai from the Dutch Labor Party and Willem Koops from the New Social Contract Party, have recently proposed that the government play a larger role in ensuring that illegal gambling websites are restricted. Under the newly regulated market, the Netherlands prohibits operators without a license from the Netherlands Gambling […]
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April 28, 2025
AGCO Reaches Settlement with Woodbine Regarding Racehorse Incidents
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it reached a settlement with Woodbine Entertainment regarding an investigation into earlier horse-related incidents. Several Incidents Prompted Regulatory Intervention The incidents in question were recorded in the second half of 2024 when over a dozen horses were hurt. Between October 28 and December 15, a […]
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April 28, 2025
1st Black Labor Secretary and MGM Board Member Alexis Herman Passes Away
MGM Resorts International is mourning the loss of Alexis Herman, a longtime board member and former US Secretary of Labor, who passed away earlier this week at 77. Herman, a pioneer in government service and the private sector forged an impressive legacy across decades of leadership. Her community-facing initiatives helped improve millions of lives while […]
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April 28, 2025
Illinois Moves to Ban Credit Card Use for Sports Betting
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has approved proposed regulations that would ban the use of credit cards to fund sports betting accounts in Illinois, as part of efforts to enhance responsible gambling practices. Illinois Gaming Board Advances New Rules According to IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter, the Board determined that prohibiting the use of credit […]
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April 28, 2025
Macau May Cut Ties with US Concessionaires if US-China Relation Worsens
Fitch Ratings predicts possible headwinds for the three US-based Macau concessionaires due to the economic shifts. In an unlikely but possible worst-case scenario, Macau might decide to end its relationship with the three companies, Fitch experts suggested. Fitch Emphasized That the Worst-Case Scenario is Still Unlikely The three US-based Macau concessionaires include Las Vegas Sands, […]
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April 28, 2025
Offshore Firms Still Command Large Chunk of Ontario iGaming
The Ontario iGaming market recently celebrated its third birthday. Since launching online gambling on April 4, 2022, the province has quickly become one of the most attractive gaming markets in North America and perhaps globally. Despite that, however, recent figures show that unregulated gaming continues to be a problem. Most Players Choose Regulated Gaming The […]
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April 28, 2025
Casino Lawsuits Haunt Billionaire Tapped by Trump to Lead NASA
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire businessman famous for his private space trips with SpaceX, might soon step into one of the most well-known jobs in American science. President Donald Trump has put Isaacman’s name forward to run the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This choice has sparked both enthusiasm and close examination. Trump’s NASA Nominee […]
Industry
April 25, 2025
Prediction Markets Skeptical of Third Trump Term Despite 2028 Merch
US President Donald Trump may be serious about trying to run for office for a third time, after all. While prediction markets remain skeptical that he will be allowed to do so, this didn’t stop The Trump Organization from launching official Trump 2028 merchandise. Trump Apparel Suggests President Is Eyeing Third Term The Trump administration […]