Gambling news — Page 3
Reporting on casinos, betting, gambling regulation, and payments.
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OKXICE tokenization opt-outs: 22 firms pull out, raising doubts for crypto-casinos
22 of 63 companies targeted by OKXICE opt-out of tokenized shares, exposing gaps in crypto-casino licensing and withdrawal trust.
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Tom Reeg Landry’s: New CEO of Fertitta’s Leisure Conglomerate After Caesars Deal Closes
Tom Reeg Landry’s will steer Fertitta Entertainment’s Landry’s portfolio after Caesars’ $17.6B acquisition, reshaping casino and restaurant operations.
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1xBet 1xCare Sparks Debate Over Gambling Social Licence
1xBet’s new NGO 1xCare faces criticism after UK PM’s comments, raising questions about regulation, perception and player protection.
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Denmark Targets Gambling-Like Mechanics in Children’s Video Games
Denmark’s regulator warns parents about gambling-style mechanics in children’s video games, urging scrutiny of in-game loot boxes and skin betting.
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New Jersey Teacher Arrested in Alleged $1,250 Casino Robbery
A middle-school teacher faces theft and conspiracy charges after a disputed robbery at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, raising questions about casino security.
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VGW Arizona Faces Fresh Accusations Over Sweepstakes Casino Operations
VGW Arizona defies a November 2024 cease-and-desist order, keeping sweepstakes casino sites live and raising questions about enforcement.
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Nigel Farage Visits Gibraltar to Highlight UK gambling regulation gaps
Farage visits Gibraltar to expose loopholes in UK gambling regulation, calling for tighter controls and better player protection.
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Finnish gambling licences: 12 approvals, no rejections yet
Finnish regulator confirms 12 gambling licences granted, zero rejections, as the country prepares to open its online market on 1 July 2027.
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Finnish gambling licences: ComeOn and SuomiVeto secure licences ahead of 2027 launch
ComeOn Group and new entrant SuomiVeto have been granted Finnish gambling licences, setting the stage for the country’s first competitive online market.
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Brazil betting industry collapse: Lula’s re-election sparks regulatory backlash
Lula’s victory threatens a Brazil betting industry collapse, exposing operator solvency gaps and regulatory loopholes that leave players exposed.
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Oyo Las Vegas Halts Alcohol Sales Again, Raising Licensing and Operational Questions
Oyo Las Vegas has suspended alcohol sales for a second time in 12 months amid licensing and insurance doubts, affecting players and operators alike.
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Crypto Casino Tech at DigiCon 2026 Day 2: Real-World Impact on Players
DigiCon 2026 highlighted phygital tech and seamless payments, but crypto-casino operators must scrutinise how these trends affect withdrawal speed, KYC.