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Novig Launches Provocative Ad Starring Sydney Sweeney
Sports Betting

Novig Launches Provocative Ad Starring Sydney Sweeney

Novig has teamed up with actress Sydney Sweeney for a provocative new ad. The ad, which highlights Novig as a prediction markets platform that is all about sports, has quickly become a point of contention among professional athletes. Just You, Your Takes, and Sports Prediction markets platform Novi…

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MGCB Renewed the Licenses of Michigan’s Three Casinos
Casino

MGCB Renewed the Licenses of Michigan’s Three Casinos

Following its annual review of all three properties, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) renewed the operating licenses for MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. MGCB Renewed Licenses After Completing Its Review Before granting the renewals, regulators assesse…

Gambling News
Court Orders ex-NFL Star Kroy Biermann to Pay $64K for Gambling Debt
Casino

Court Orders ex-NFL Star Kroy Biermann to Pay $64K for Gambling Debt

Kroy Biermann has been ordered to pay more than $64,000 in gambling‑related debt tied to a 2021 trip to the Baha Mar Casino in the Bahamas, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. The ruling caps a years‑long effort by Sky Warrior, the company that manages casino credit lines for Baha M…

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Swedish KO sues Postcode Lottery
Regulation & Law

Swedish KO sues Postcode Lottery

The Consumer Ombudsman of Sweden has initiated legal proceedings against Svenska Postkodlotteriet at Sweden’s Patent and Market Court as it believes the company violated the Gambling Act’s requirements regarding responsible advertising. The Consumer Ombudsman is asking the court to impose a fine on…

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Fake casinos impersonate Tesco in UK ads
Casino

Fake casinos impersonate Tesco in UK ads

Unlicensed online casinos are using the branding and images of major company Tesco referring a fake casino operation to police and cybercrime authorities. The Facebook page advertised a site, calling it “the official Tesco casino,” and made use of the supermarket’s logos while referring to its game…

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LaLiga sticks with Luckia as safe & responsible betting partner
Sports Betting

LaLiga sticks with Luckia as safe & responsible betting partner

Luckia has extended its status as a principal partner of LaLiga, continuing a relationship established in 2024 to promote its brand and safer gambling across Spain’s top tier of professional football. The partnership extension through to 2029 was announced on Friday at a press conference in A Coruñ…

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Australia passes gambling reforms with Adstop
Regulation & Law

Australia passes gambling reforms with Adstop

Federal gambling reform has been enacted in Australia with enhanced safeguards for addicts, harsher restrictions on wagering incentives, and the introduction of an opt-out scheme for advertising. Government passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 in the Parliament on A…

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BetMGM Becomes Official Minnesota Vikings Partner in Canada
Sports Betting

BetMGM Becomes Official Minnesota Vikings Partner in Canada

BetMGM has become the official multi-year Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner for the Minnesota Vikings in Canada. The deal marks the latest opportunity for the seminal iGaming brand to establish itself as a trusted and respected operator in the space, while helping the NFL franchise scale its…

Gambling News
Ygam’s Harm Prevention Efforts Reach 1.2M Young People
Responsible Gaming

Ygam’s Harm Prevention Efforts Reach 1.2M Young People

Ygam, the UK’s leading gambling harm prevention charity, reached an estimated 1.2 million children and young people during the past year. This number increases the organization’s reach to more than 7 million individuals since 2020, according to its 2025-2026 Impact Report. As gambling becomes incre…

Gambling News
Illinois Modernizes Its Self-Exclusion Program
Regulation & Law

Illinois Modernizes Its Self-Exclusion Program

Illinois is taking new measures to protect its residents from gambling-related harm. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has redoubled its efforts to modernize the state’s voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP). This initiative aligns with previous efforts to improve education, prevention, and treatmen…

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