Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter told The New Yorker he feared that mob enforcers would target his pregnant wife unless he repaid a $200,000 gambling debt. But an investigation by the magazine suggests the Mafia figures he believed were behind the threats may not have existed. The New Yo…
Toronto-based iGaming technology supplier Bragg Gaming Group has announced a management shakeup days before it is scheduled to release its third-quarter financial results, with Matevž Mazij stepping down as chief executive officer. Bragg announced that chief operating officer Morten Tonnesen, who j…
National Football League (NFL) Week 9 betting was definitely a “players’ day”, marking one of the worst days in recent memory for the sportsbook, according to Bob Scucci, vice-president of race and sports operations at Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp. NFL favorites won 14 of 15 games in Week 9 and…
Massachusetts communities have spent nearly $500,000 in casino grants on police surveillance cameras, while just 5% of the $38.5 million awarded over three years has gone toward addressing problem gambling, according to a new investigation. Nine communities used grants intended to offset the impact…
The Sahara has become the latest Las Vegas Strip resort to embrace the hotel-within-a-hotel trend. The Alex, a top-to-bottom reimagining of the Alexandria Tower, will offer 300 renovated rooms and suites and a range of premium amenities, including a private entrance, dedicated check-in, exclusive l…
The DKeX Prediction Market Exchange has secured third place among US prediction market operators by trading volume, marking a significant milestone for DraftKings less than four months after launching its proprietary trading platform. DraftKings Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Jason Robins a…
A complicated dispute about the legal ownership of a $12.8 million lottery ticket just got a little messier as a woman who ordered but never paid for the ticket is now claiming it belongs to her. Court records show Soonchun Kim entered the legal battle in September, joining a dispute between a form…
Helped by the launch of its U.S. platform in May, Polymarket said its yearly revenue exceeded $1.8 billion, easily surpassing the $1 billion forecast delivered in June. The privately held prediction market operator disclosed the $1.8 billion annual revenue run rate figure to CNBC earlier today. Pol…
The president of the Council for Financial Activities Control (Coaf), Ricardo Saadi, stated that licensed betting companies were carrying out the disclosures required under the sector’s regulations in Brazil. In […] O post “Regulated, legitimate betting operators were reporting,” says Coaf presiden…
Ontario continues to attract iGaming brands despite an already crowded market of 48 commercial operators and 83 gaming websites, with Betinia the latest to open its doors to players. Ontario players can now access Betinia’s online casino and sportsbook via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.…
Caixa Loterias has expanded the payment methods offered to bettors on its digital channels. From now on, it is possible to redeem prizes via Pix for bets placed through digital […] O post Caixa Loterias now pays prize money via Pix for bets placed on digital channels apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…
When Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first casino resort in the history of the Middle East, opens its doors next September, it could provide a significant boost to operator Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) finances while potentially opening the door to credit rating upgrades. That’s the take of CBRE Credit…
Brazil Congress faces urgent deadline as Lula lauds betting ban’s social impact Brazil’s Congress has been urged to treat Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 as an urgent matter requiring a pending determination. Today marks the 45 day of the review by Congress on President Lula da Silva suspension of t…
Betting technology platform GR8_TECH believes that the true tests of AI are on the horizon. Going through 2026 without hearing mention of AI has been a hard task, no matter which industry you work in or what country you live. The past 11 months have seen huge developments in AI technology, for bett…
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has requested the takedown of 348 digital influencer profiles used to promote illegal betting on social media. Among the targets is an […] O post MJSP requests takedown of 348 influencer profiles promoting illegal betting apareceu primeiro em iGami…
Arizona Department of Gaming, AGCO and the Gambling Commission among those taking part.
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is taking aim at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), alleging its leadership not only permits but directs federally regulated derivatives platforms to bypass state and tribal gaming laws. Nevada’s senior U.S. senator believes the CFTC’s actions…
Italy’s gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), could soon oversee esports venues under a new proposal in the country’s 2027 budget bill. According to the proposed legislation, LAN gaming halls would fall under a licensing and taxation regime administered by the ADM. However,…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |