Gambling news — Page 4
Reporting on casinos, betting, gambling regulation, and payments.
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Oyo Las Vegas alcohol halt shocks players and regulators
Oyo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas halted alcohol sales for a second time in 12 months, raising concerns about licensing, insurance, and player payouts.
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EOD Code fine hits record €37m for 12 illegal Dutch casino sites
EOD Code faces a record €37m fine after the Dutch regulator uncovered 12 illegal casino sites targeting Dutch players, highlighting the shift to turnover-based.
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Spain Deposit Cap: €700 Daily Limit Across All Online Operators
Spain’s regulator imposes a €700 daily deposit cap for every player across all licensed operators, effective March 2027.
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Mohegan Sun Jackpot: Sisters Split $1M on Dragon Link Slot
Two sisters from New York split a $1,025,913.22 Mohegan Sun jackpot on a Dragon Link slot on Oct. 16, 2026, raising questions about payout reliability.
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Machine Games Duty Draft Sparks Tax Debate Ahead of Budget
A leaked SMF draft reveals doubts about a 40% Machine Games Duty hike, sparking industry backlash and regulator scrutiny.
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DraftKings DKeX Claims Third-Largest U.S. Prediction Market Amid Licensing Gaps
DraftKings DKeX claims third-place status in the U.S. market while navigating licensing gaps and legal risk, affecting operators and players alike.
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Conservative Betting Scandal: Three Sentenced for 2024 Election Date
Three former Conservative staffers receive suspended sentences for betting on the 2024 UK general election date before it was announced.
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Oddschecker OC+ Free: Subscription Ends, Tools Open to All
Oddschecker has removed its OC+ subscription, making advanced betting tools free for every user. The change could alter how bettors access data and analytics.
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Election Betting Scandal: Three Former Conservative Staffers Sentenced
Three former Conservative Party staffers receive suspended sentences for insider betting on the 2024 election date, highlighting regulator enforcement.
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Conservative Party Betting Scandal: Insiders Avoid Prison by Betting on Election Date
Three former Conservative Party insiders used inside information to bet on the July 2024 election date, avoided prison, and faced suspended sentences.
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CoinDCX heist exposes $16 M loss and sparks new Coinbase fine
CoinDCX admits a $16 M loss after a deposit-sweeping failure, while Coinbase’s Irish arm faces a €3.25 M fine for weak fund safeguards.
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Fraud Prevention Casinos Face Rising Costs from Over-Blocking
On 23 October 2026, Frogo CEO Volodymyr Todurov warned that tightening fraud controls can backfire on operators that rely on high-spending customers.