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Harsh Measures: Connecticut Asks 9 Prediction Markets to Stop Sports Bets

Harsh Measures: Connecticut Asks 9 Prediction Markets to Stop Sports Bets

The US state of Connecticut is taking its battle against prediction markets one step forward. In a recent development, state officials asked nine companies to stop offering sports event contracts to residents. They also warned about the fast-paced growth of these platforms that could put certain ca…

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BetMGM Becomes Official Minnesota Vikings Partner in Canada

BetMGM Becomes Official Minnesota Vikings Partner in Canada

BetMGM has become the official multi-year Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner for the Minnesota Vikings in Canada. The deal marks the latest opportunity for the seminal iGaming brand to establish itself as a trusted and respected operator in the space, while helping the NFL franchise scale its…

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They Came Back to Give Back: Lotto-Winning Couple’s Big Gesture

They Came Back to Give Back: Lotto-Winning Couple’s Big Gesture

A Devon, Paignton, UK, couple who won GBP3.9 million ($5.2 million) in the National Lottery have returned to a hospital that holds a special place in their heart. The two particularly lucky spouses helped create a more welcoming dementia ward and even donated a piano for patients and staff to use.…

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Connecticut orders 9 prediction markets to halt sports betting

Connecticut orders 9 prediction markets to halt sports betting

Connecticut has ordered nine prediction-market companies, including Polymarket, Coinbase, and Robinhood, to halt their services in the state, stepping up its efforts to regulate the digital gambling industry. Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and…

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IGT’s Powerbucks Crowns More Winners With $2.88M in Jackpots

IGT’s Powerbucks Crowns More Winners With $2.88M in Jackpots

International Game Technology’s (IGT) popular slot franchise, Powerbucks, has paid out more huge jackpots in Canada in August, with three seven-figure prizes dropping. The three wins occurred at various locations in the country, with the first one won on August 7, 2026. Two Wins Help Push the Overa…

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Brazil blocks 66,000 illegal betting domains

Brazil blocks 66,000 illegal betting domains

The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) in Brazil has blocked more than 66,482 domains that were related to illegal gaming between January 15, 2025 and September 2, 2026. The operations of the regulator led to recovering fines of over R$18 million. The regulator has also moved ahead with admini…

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Some Nebraskan Lawmakers Aren’t Buying Online Sports Legalization

Some Nebraskan Lawmakers Aren’t Buying Online Sports Legalization

As Nebraska is wrestling with the issue of whether to legalize online sports gambling, some lawmakers have taken a firm “no” stance, seeking to block two ballot measures that could potentially shift the regulatory makeup of the Cornhusker State. Nebraskans Lock Horns Over Legalization of Online Spo…

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Boracay’s Kaban casino-hotel to have soft-opening on Sept 16

Boracay’s Kaban casino-hotel to have soft-opening on Sept 16

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay, described as the first casino-hotel venue on the Philippine resort island of Boracay to be licensed by the country’s gaming regulator, is to have a soft opening on Wednesday (September 16), a property representative confirmed to GGRAsia. A formal launch of the proper…

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Massachusetts Lottery Crowns Rutland Resident with $50K Payout

Massachusetts Lottery Crowns Rutland Resident with $50K Payout

A Rutland resident has a lot to be happy about, after he managed to turn his $10 lottery ticket purchase into a $50,000 payout, the Massachusetts Lottery reported. A Quick Travel to Mass Lotto’s HQ Results in $50K Payout The man, identified as Edward Brackett, had played online and won at an e-inst…

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Tribal Gaming Group Opposes Revised CLARITY Act

Tribal Gaming Group Opposes Revised CLARITY Act

The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has spoken out against the latest version of the CLARITY Act, saying that changes to the crypto bill do not protect tribal gaming rights. IGA Says Revised CLARITY Act Fails to Protect Tribal Gaming The 630-page proposal was unveiled Thursday by Senator Cynthia Lu…

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Battle Takes New Turn

Bally’s Chicago Casino Battle Takes New Turn

Bally’s has paid $4 million to Chicago even as a dispute brews over the city’s decision to allow video gambling terminals (VGTs). The casino operator is removing one source of leverage by paying off the debt as it continues to fight the expansion of gambling outside its planned venue. Bally’s Pays…

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Gaming ‘one of most important’ markets for Crane NXT payment hardware: CEO

Gaming ‘one of most important’ markets for Crane NXT payment hardware: CEO

The gaming sector is “one of the most important” end markets for Crane NXT Co’s payment hardware business, and one in which the company has a “very significant market share”, says group chief executive Aaron Saak. The CEO also said the introduction of new-design U.S. banknotes would generate a hard…

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Mega Millions Experiences Unremarkable Drawing, Jackpot Reaches $227M

Mega Millions Experiences Unremarkable Drawing, Jackpot Reaches $227M

The Mega Millions game has had another drawing without a big winner, allowing the game’s top prize to shoot up to $227 million. While no one won a Match 5 prize either, players will get another chance to win big this Tuesday. There Were a Few Winners of Bigger Sums The Friday Mega Millions drawing…

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Powerball Awards Nine $100K Prizes, But the Jackpot Stands Strong

Powerball Awards Nine $100K Prizes, But the Jackpot Stands Strong

The Powerball game has once again failed to elect a jackpot winner after no one managed to match all six winning numbers for the Saturday drawing. That drawing, however, was anything but uneventful, since it awarded five- and six-figure sums to some thirty players. Thirty Players Won Tier-Three Sum…

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Shine Brightly in Pragmatic Play’s Helios Triple Sun

Shine Brightly in Pragmatic Play’s Helios Triple Sun

Leading iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has returned with another exciting addition to its portfolio of cutting-edge slots. This time, the company launched Helios Triple Sun, a new Greek mythology-themed game that pays homage to the ancient sun god. Helios Triple Sun Metrics Enter a Realm o…

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