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Hey Seven Secures Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Player Development
Hey Seven announced seed investment from Bettor Capital to expand its AI-native player development platform across land-based, online, and omnichannel gaming operators.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Approaches $800M After Two Match 5 Winners Emerge
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to climb toward $800 million after no top-prize winner in Tuesday's drawing, though two players secured seven-figure Match 5 prizes.
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Alberta's First Week Generates 3.2M Geolocation Checks as 100K+ Residents Register
GeoComply reported over 3.2 million geolocation compliance checks across Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market in its opening week, with World Cup finals driving peak engagement.
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Greentube Launches in Alberta as Canadian iGaming Market Expands Beyond Ontario
NOVOMATIC's digital gaming division has entered Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market, marking the second Canadian province to break from monopoly-based gambling models.
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DraftKings Launches Proprietary Prediction Market Exchange DKeX Amid Surging Volume
DraftKings rolled out its internal prediction markets exchange, DKeX, capturing $3.4 billion in annualized customer volume in its debut week as the operator integrates the platform into its Super App.
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Kalshi Valuation Surge Could Push Trump Jr Stake Toward Billion-Dollar Territory
Donald Trump Jr's $300,000 equity stake in prediction market Kalshi has appreciated dramatically as the company's valuation climbed from $2 billion to $22 billion in under 18 months.
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Australia's Illegal Gambling Crackdown Hits 1,750+ Domains as Operators Launch Mirror Sites
The ACMA has banned 12 additional illegal gambling websites, bringing its total enforcement count to 1,751 suspended domains. Operators continue adapting by launching mirror sites and recruiting influencers to circumvent Australian restrictions.
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Alberta iGaming Market Poised for July 13 Launch with 46 Operators Registered
Alberta's regulated online gaming market is set to go live July 13 with 46 operators registered and 50 brands total, down slightly from earlier projections but exceeding government expectations.
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Country Star Bailey Zimmerman Settles $16K Casino Damage Case After Public Apology
Bailey Zimmerman apologized to the Pueblo of Sandia and cancelled his performance after causing $16,000 in damages to a tribal casino hotel suite while intoxicated. Prosecutors dropped charges after he agreed to pay restitution.
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Dutch gambling tax hikes yield less than 5% of forecast revenue as market shrinks
The Netherlands' two-phase gambling tax increase from 2025-2026 generated only 59 million euros against a forecast of 324 million, as player protections and advertising bans compressed the taxable market.
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EU pushes unified 1% gambling tax as part of 2028-2034 budget framework
The European Parliament is advancing a proposed 1% levy on online gambling to fund EU social programs and combat illegal operators, with formal agreement targeted for end of 2026.
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The 13 Palace Attempts Resurrection in Macau After $1.4B Bankruptcy
Stephen Hung's failed ultra-luxury casino hotel, which cost $1.4 billion and went bankrupt, has been rebranded and relaunched under new ownership. Success may hinge on securing a gaming partnership with one of Macau's six licensed operators.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines MGM Springfield $25,000 for Illegal College Sports Betting
The MGC penalized MGM Springfield for offering bets on a Northeastern University baseball game in April 2025, violating state law that prohibits college sports wagering except during national tournaments.
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Nevada Gaming Commission Weighs Removal of Deceased Mobsters From Black Book
The Nevada Gaming Commission is reviewing whether to remove two deceased Kansas City mob figures from its List of Excluded Persons, following standard protocol for individuals who have died.
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Nine European gambling regulators warn on prediction-market risks
Nine European gambling regulators (DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, PL, PT, CH) issued a joint statement on prediction markets, flagging classification ambiguity and consumer-protection gaps. First multi-regulator signal that prediction markets will be treated as gambling.
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SIGA Reports Record Revenue for Fourth Consecutive Year
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority generated $418 million in gross revenue and redistributed $167 million to First Nations communities and provincial funds.
Brazil President Lula Signs Decree to Combat Illegal Online Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil has enacted Decree No. 13,033, granting federal authorities new powers to freeze operations of illegal fixed-odds betting operators and pursue asset forfeiture.
MGA flags AMLA consultation on ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines
MGA flagged AMLA's public consultation on draft ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines under Article 26(5) AMLR. Public hearing 2 July 2026. Will tighten continuous-monitoring obligations on customer accounts.
MGA orders heightened betting vigilance for World Cup 2026
MGA requires licensees to escalate suspicious-betting reporting for the World Cup (June 11-July 19 2026) and to designate a Sports Integrity Point of Contact.
Ontario launches BetGuard, a single self-exclusion register for 75+ operators
iGaming Ontario launched BetGuard - a single-registration self-exclusion portal covering all 75+ regulated operators including OLG. Terms run from 6 months to custom-duration.
Germany fines rapper Capital Bra €250,000 for promoting illegal gambling
GGL issued a €250,000 administrative fine against rapper Capital Bra for promoting unlicensed gambling on social media. Served at a Wiesbaden concert after the artist ignored hearings.