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Former Macau Legislator Sentenced to 12.5 Years for Casino License Information Leak
Au Kam San, a former Macau lawmaker, received a 12.5-year prison sentence for leaking confidential casino licensing information, marking the territory's first public national security prosecution.
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Dominican Republic Identifies Seven Authorised Online Operators Amid Regulatory Overhaul
The Dominican Republic's gambling regulator has named seven authorised online operators while flagging approximately 81 unlicensed services operating without state permission under the country's new gambling framework.
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Betfred Withdraws British Classics Sponsorship After UK Tax Increase to 25%
Betfred has ended its sponsorship of all five British Classics following the UK government's 5% increase in machine-game duty. The decision marks the collapse of founder Fred Done's years-long ambition to unify racing's most prestigious events.
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Turkish Police Deploy AI System to Dismantle Illegal Betting Networks, Jail 121 Suspects
Turkish authorities used an AI-powered platform called AVCI to decode criminal communications and map illegal gambling operations across Telegram, resulting in 121 suspects jailed pending trial across 39 provinces.
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Haiti Launches National Gambling Regulator to Combat Money Laundering
Haiti has established the ANJHA, a dedicated gambling authority, and mandated that all operator payments flow through the national tax administration as part of a broader financial crime prevention initiative.
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DraftKings Shares Plummet 26% After Q3 Miss, Predictions Investment Surge
DraftKings reported a wider net loss and lowered 2026 guidance following a $650 million investment ramp in its predictions business, sending shares to 12-month lows.
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Atlantic City Targets Real Estate Boom With Fifth Opportunity Zone Designation
Atlantic City officials announced a new federal Opportunity Zone covering the Marina District, positioning the casino hub for residential and mixed-use development amid declining crime and rising investor confidence.
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Mohegan Sun Invests $30M in Arena Modernization Following WNBA Team Sale
Mohegan Sun is committing $30 million to renovate its 10,000-seat arena after selling the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise to billionaire Tilman Fertitta for $300 million.
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MLB Pitch-Rigging Trial: Defense Witness Testifies Allegedly Fixed Pitches Appeared Normal
A former Cleveland Guardians catcher testified that pitches prosecutors claim were deliberately manipulated showed no signs of irregularity, bolstering the defense case in a federal betting conspiracy trial.
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Encore Boston Harbor Workers Ratify Contract After 63-Day Strike
Approximately 1,300 unionized workers at Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor ended a two-month strike on November 5 after ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement, though terms remain undisclosed.
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Brazilian court restores CDA Gaming licence, suspends betting ban affecting three brands
A federal appeals judge in Brazil has provisionally reinstated CDA Gaming's operating licence, suspending effects of Provisional Measure 1.394 and allowing Betsul, Casa de Apostas, and Jogo Online to resume online betting operations.
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Pennsylvania Lottery Issues Final Deadline Notices on Nearly $2M in Unclaimed Prizes
Three Pennsylvania lottery tickets worth approximately $2 million are set to expire in December 2026, with the largest prize valued at $1 million in the Millionaire Raffle.
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Louisiana Casinos Face Federal Lawsuit Over Police Collusion to Identify Advantage Player
An Iowa blackjack player is suing Golden Nugget Lake Charles and L'Auberge Lake Charles, alleging the casinos conspired with police to obtain his identification and exclude him based on his gaming skill, which Louisiana law prohibits.
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Iowa Gambler Sues Louisiana Casinos, Police Over Alleged Advantage Player Targeting
An Iowa blackjack player filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Nugget Lake Charles and L'Auberge Lake Charles, claiming casino security and police conspired to identify and restrict him based on his gambling skills.
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Penn Entertainment Deprioritizes M&A, Focuses on Deleveraging and Growth Projects
Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden signaled the regional casino operator is not rushing into acquisitions, prioritizing balance sheet reduction and capital allocation elsewhere despite industry consolidation chatter.
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Mississippi Gambler Hits Two Six-Figure Jackpots in 48 Hours at Beau Rivage
A Biloxi local won $300,375 across two slot machine jackpots within 72 hours at MGM Resorts' Beau Rivage, marking the 47th and 48th six-digit payouts on the Gulf Coast in 2026.
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Canada's Sports Betting Ad Framework Bill Clears House Committee With Extended Timeline
Bill S-211 advances toward final passage after Canadian lawmakers approve amendments extending the national advertising framework deadline to two years and rejecting a proposed in-game betting ban.
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Kalshi Rehearing Request in Nevada Sports Prediction Market Case
A federal appeals court unanimously declined to reconsider its ruling against Kalshi, leaving the prediction market operator exposed to state gaming enforcement despite CFTC oversight.
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FanDuel Reassesses Prediction Market Investment Amid Rising Competition and Margin Pressures
Flutter Entertainment is reconsidering its spending on prediction markets, weighing standalone profitability against customer acquisition value as competition intensifies and marketing costs surge.
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Brazil's Supreme Court Weighs Betting Ban as Football Sector Warns of $183M Sponsorship Crisis
Brazil's Finance Ministry defended a nationwide betting ban before the country's highest court despite acknowledging that regulation improved player protection, while the football sector warned of devastating financial losses.
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Kambi Posts 23% Revenue Growth Driven by World Cup Betting and AI Trading
Kambi's Q3 revenue surged 23% as major sporting events and new AI-powered trading capabilities boosted operator performance across its platform.
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Texas Democratic Sweep Could Revive Online Sports Betting Hopes in Key Market
Following Democrats' victory in Texas gubernatorial elections, the gaming industry sees renewed prospects for mobile sports wagering legalization in a state long considered a major untapped market.
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Colorado Governor Proposes Progressive Tax Increase on Land-Based Casinos
Gov. Jared Polis is pushing for a progressive tax on Colorado's casinos ahead of his term's end, aiming to raise the effective rate from 16.1% to 23%, with higher earners facing 35% taxes.
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Palms Casino Resort Splits $1.1M Baccarat Jackpot Between Two Players
Two players at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas each won $577,462 after triggering a progressive baccarat jackpot simultaneously on the same hand, continuing the property's track record of major payouts.
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BC Game Taps Adult Content Creator Eva Elfie as Esports Ambassador
Crypto casino BC Game has appointed Eva Elfie, a content creator with millions of social media followers, as a brand ambassador to drive engagement in esports and interactive entertainment.
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Prediction Markets Hit Record $4.13B Daily Volume in October Surge
Prediction market trading volume surged 55% in October to $4.13B daily, driven by NFL and college football seasons, with sports contracts accounting for 78% of activity.
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Delaware Judge Freezes Papaya Gaming Asset Transfers After Finding CEO Testimony Not Credible
A federal bankruptcy judge has barred Israeli-based Papaya Gaming from moving funds offshore, citing the CEO's lack of credibility and the company's pattern of transferring roughly $30 million monthly to Israel during active litigation.
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New Brunswick Moves to Regulate Live Casino Games as Province Considers Private iGaming Market
New Brunswick has introduced legislation to give provincial regulators authority over live online casino games, positioning itself to potentially follow Ontario's model of opening the market to private operators.
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Turning Stone Casinos Shut Down Digital Systems After Cybersecurity Incident
Turning Stone Resort Casino and two affiliated tribal gaming properties in upstate New York restricted operations to cash-only transactions following a cybersecurity incident that forced system shutdowns across the Oneida Nation operator's network.
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Betty Canada Posts 23% Q3 Revenue Growth to $111M, Accelerates Alberta Market Entry
Betty Canada reported $111 million in Q3 net revenue, up 23% from the prior quarter, driven by sustained Ontario performance and early momentum in Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market following its July launch.
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