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Jury Convicts Duane Davis in Three-Decade-Old Tupac Shakur Murder Case
A Las Vegas jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 shooting death of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Strip, closing a case that remained unsolved for nearly 30 years.
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Ontario iGaming Market Hits Record $9.88B in Wagers as Casino Play Surges
Ontario's regulated iGaming market reached CAD$9.884 billion in total wagers during July 2026, driven by a 6% month-over-month increase in casino play and the launch of Hard Rock Bet.
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Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital Commits $300M to Polymarket in $1B Funding Round
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm 1789 Capital is investing $300 million in prediction market operator Polymarket as part of a broader $1 billion financing round, valuing the company at approximately $21 billion.
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Bet365 Enters West Virginia as 18th US Jurisdiction, Eyes Further Expansion
Bet365 has launched its sportsbook and online casino in West Virginia, marking its 18th regulated US state. The operator is reportedly planning additional market entries before the NFL season begins.
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YouTube Gambling Influencer Sues Recovery Advocate Over Content Critique
Vegas Matt, a 1.6 million-subscriber slot content creator, has threatened legal action against recovery advocate Rob Minnick over a video criticizing how high-stakes gambling content normalizes financial losses for viewers.
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Canada's Single-Game Betting Legalization Drives Rapid Growth and Rising Harm Concerns
Five years after legalizing single-event sports betting, Canada's online gambling market has tripled active accounts in Ontario, but rising harm indicators are raising alarm among researchers and treatment organizations.
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Canada's Regulators Draw Hard Line Against Prediction Markets on Sports
Canadian securities and investment regulators have jointly stated they will not permit prediction markets to offer sports and entertainment event contracts, closing a potential regulatory loophole before it widens.
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Alberta Minister Defends Competitive iGaming Model Against BCLC Chair Criticism
Alberta's Service Minister Dale Nally has rebuked criticism from British Columbia Lottery Corporation chair Greg Moore over the province's private-operator iGaming framework, citing player protection gains over unregulated gambling.
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2M on $20 Instant Ticket, Retailer Earns $20K Bonus
An Illinois resident turned a $20 instant lottery ticket into a $2 million windfall from the Maximum Multiplier game, with the retailer receiving a $20,000 commission on the sale.
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Caesars Sportsbook Fined $251K in New Jersey for Self-Exclusion Violations
New Jersey regulators issued an unprecedented $251,250 fine and $45,465 disgorgement order against Caesars Sportsbook for failing to block self-excluded customers from accessing the platform.
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AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K for Failing to Apply Anti-Money Laundering Controls
Ontario's gaming regulator has penalized NorthStar Gaming for not implementing enhanced due diligence on a high-risk player who deposited $189,395 over 15 months, highlighting enforcement gaps in AML compliance.
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Canada Closes Door on Sports Prediction Markets, Diverging From U.S. Federal Model
Canadian securities regulators have prohibited sports and entertainment prediction market contracts, rejecting the federally regulated approach emerging in the United States and steering products toward provincial gaming oversight.
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Flutter's $385M Promo Blitz Signals Long-Term Strategy Shift, Analyst Says
Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial argues Flutter Entertainment's aggressive second-half promotional spending mirrors successful international campaigns, positioning the FanDuel owner for sustained market share gains despite near-term stock pressure.
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Brazil Legislator Proposes 180-Day Timeline to Dismantle Legal Sports Betting Market
Political opposition to Brazil's legal sports betting industry is intensifying across party lines, with a legislator now proposing a 180-day window to end the market established just months earlier.
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Prediction Market ETFs Hit Regulatory Roadblock as SEC Defers Approval Decision
The SEC has stalled approval of prediction market ETFs citing novel structures, while issuers have filed over 128 new funds as regulators navigate overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved legal questions.
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Connecticut Sues Kalshi Over Sports Prediction Contracts in Escalating Regulatory Battle
Connecticut has filed suit against prediction market platform Kalshi, claiming its sports event contracts constitute unlicensed gambling. The lawsuit intensifies an ongoing dispute over whether prediction markets fall under state or federal oversight.
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University of Nottingham Study Finds Gambling Brands in One-Third of Premier League Highlights
New research reveals gambling branding appears in 32% of Premier League YouTube highlight footage, far exceeding World Cup exposure and circumventing voluntary shirt-front sponsorship restrictions.
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DraftKings Directs $30M Marketing Deal to Co-Founder Kalish's New Firm
DraftKings has steered up to $30 million in marketing contracts to HardScope, a company launched by former president and co-founder Matthew Kalish, raising questions about corporate governance timing.
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Vegas Dave Issues Arrest Warrant After Skipping Contempt Hearing Over $30M Asset Judgment
Sports betting personality David Oancea posted Instagram content from Thailand and Japan this week despite a no-bail Nevada bench warrant issued after he failed to appear at a contempt hearing tied to a $30.2 million judgment from Cabo Platinum.
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Japan's Second Casino Bidding Round Attracts Multiple Operators as 2027 Window Opens
Japan's anticipated second integrated resort licensing round is drawing significant interest from foreign operators and domestic companies, with Hokkaido, Wakayama, and Nagasaki all positioning themselves as potential hosts.
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Specialist Betting Developers Emerge as In-House Product Studios for Major Operators
Entain-owned Angstrom's pivot into free-to-play gaming signals a broader trend of acquired tech suppliers evolving into autonomous development teams building products beyond their original remit.
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From Leprechauns to Innovation: How RubyPlay and Koala Games Reimagined Slot Development
RubyPlay and Koala Games discuss the creative process behind Voltage Blitz Vortex and Voltage Blitz Rapid, revealing how a rejected leprechaun-themed pitch evolved into a more innovative slot concept.
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Kalshi expands MLB partnerships to five teams as prediction markets gain sports franchise backing
Prediction market operator Kalshi has signed multi-year branding deals with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams, bringing the total number of clubs with prediction market partnerships to seven.
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Polymarket NFL Injury Contracts Raise CFTC Concerns Despite Self-Certification Approval
Polymarket self-certified event contracts on NFL player injury timelines ahead of the 2026 season, but regulators warn the derivatives may violate proposed CFTC rules governing athlete-specific health outcomes.
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Venetian Escorts YouTube Slots Influencer After $400K Jackpot Win
Vegas Matt, a 1.6-million-subscriber YouTube personality, was escorted from The Venetian Las Vegas nine months after hitting a $400,000 Phoenix Link jackpot, sparking debate over casino discretion and advantage play.
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Brazil's Political and Institutional Divide Over Online Casino Future Creates Investor Uncertainty
Brazil faces competing regulatory pressures as lawmakers push to ban algorithm-based online casino games while enforcement agencies continue building the licensed market framework.
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PAGCOR Launches Player Protection App to Combat Philippine Illegal Gambling
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation plans to release a mobile application by end of 2026 to help players identify licensed operators and resolve disputes, as authorities grapple with roughly half of active online gaming sites operating without approval.
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Las Vegas Developer Seeks Approval for 13.5-Acre Casino Resort South of Strip
Michael Ochoa is proposing Silverado, a new casino resort featuring 300 hotel rooms and a 57,000-square-foot casino on a vacant site near Las Vegas Boulevard and Richmar Avenue, with Clark County commissioners set to review the project September 2.
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BetMGM Alberta Launches Live Dealer Games Streamed from Las Vegas MGM Venues
BetMGM Casino Alberta players can now access live blackjack, roulette, and baccarat streamed in real time from MGM Resorts International casinos in Las Vegas, leveraging Alberta's permissive regulatory framework.
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