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Underdog Ends Drafts in 7 States in Favor of Prediction Markets
Sports Betting

Underdog Ends Drafts in 7 States in Favor of Prediction Markets

Underdog has announced what its founder called “not fun news.” As it turns out, the company is shutting down its fantasy sports business in seven states in favor of prediction markets. This comes amid a continued conflict surrounding the legality of prediction markets in certain states. Underdog Ha…

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Dolly Parton Inspired Lottery Winner to Give Away $77M
Business & M&A

Dolly Parton Inspired Lottery Winner to Give Away $77M

A British woman who won a £115 million ($156 million) EuroMillions jackpot has given away around half her fortune – in part thanks to county legend Dolly Parton. Frances Connolly and her husband, Paddy, became the biggest lottery winners in Northern Ireland’s history when they scooped £114.9 millio…

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B.C. Regulator Draws Firm Line Against Sports Prediction Markets
Sports Betting

B.C. Regulator Draws Firm Line Against Sports Prediction Markets

British Columbia’s gambling regulator has joined the growing push against treating sports and entertainment prediction contracts in Canada as securities or derivatives. According to a statement released by the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO), products based on sports and entertainment ou…

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Duel.com Founder Detained by Police at a Neo-Fascist Rally in Finland
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Duel.com Founder Detained by Police at a Neo-Fascist Rally in Finland

Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, 29, the controversial founder of crypto casino Duel.com, was detained by a police tactical unit in Helsinki, Finland, on Saturday after fleeing antifa counter-protesters who were demonstrating against a neo-fascist rally. Ketola Apprehended By Police Ketola, the Finnish gambl…

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Clairvest Reportedly the Potential Buyer of MGM Springfield
Casino

Clairvest Reportedly the Potential Buyer of MGM Springfield

Clairvest Group, a Canadian private equity company, is reportedly in the running to acquire the operating rights to MGM Springfield from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). That is if the Massachusetts city allows a transaction to move forward. Citing the Springfield City Solicitor, The Republic…

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Caesars Pushes Back Against Cayuga Nation Lawsuit
Sports Betting

Caesars Pushes Back Against Cayuga Nation Lawsuit

Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the Cayuga Nation. The dispute centers on allegations that the operator accepted mobile sports wagers without the tribe’s permission. This case adds to an increasingly complex legal debate over tribal sovereignty and whether the p…

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UK Regulator Considers Loosening Prediction Market Restrictions
Sports Betting

UK Regulator Considers Loosening Prediction Market Restrictions

The rapid spread of prediction markets across the USA has drawn the attention of several other countries. While the UK has previously opposed companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, its stance might soon shift, according to a recent report by The Times. Despite these promising signs, legalizing predi…

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Reno Gaming Sparks Back to Life, But isn’t Chasing Vegas
Casino

Reno Gaming Sparks Back to Life, But isn’t Chasing Vegas

Northern Nevada’s gaming market is finally throwing off the rust, as illuminated by a new report in the Nevada Independent. Reno casino win is having its strongest run since California tribal mega-resorts hollowed out the drive-in trade in the 2000s, and operators are spending real money instead of…

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Rokker Merges with Pretty Technical After Acquiring Its Remaining Shares
Technology

Rokker Merges with Pretty Technical After Acquiring Its Remaining Shares

Online gaming consultancy Rokker has completed its ownership of technology provider Pretty Technical by acquiring the remaining shares in the latter company. This broadens the former company’s scope, allowing it to better serve its clients. The Merger Will Create a Stronger Business According to th…

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