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Gold Spike Sold in Downtown Las Vegas, 25% Chance Gambling Returns [UPDATED]
Downtown’s once-enjoyable Gold Spike has been sold, and by “once-enjoyable” we mean “it had gambling.” The diminutive former hotel-casino-bar, located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Ogden Avenue, was purchased by Las Vegas husband-and-wife real estate investors Huan “Jeff” Mai and Qing Zhong for $11.38…




NGB EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BLOCK ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING WEBSITES
Call for expression of interest (eoi) for the provision of a monitoring, tracking, blocking and reporting solution to detect and prevent illicit gambling activities undertaken online. Read more Delivered by PolitePaul service

Prediction market giant Polymarket confirmed that hackers stole funds from an unspecified number of users after a third-party breach
In an X post on Thursday, Polymarket said that a compromise at a third-party vendor allowed hackers to inject malicious code into its website “for some users.” The company said it has “contained” the incident and is now contacting the affected victims and “refunding them in full.” As of Thursday af…

Why sportsbook localisation is key for a successful World Cup
The World Cup is a global event, but the players betting on it are not a global audience. Operators who treat them as one will lose out to those who don't The post Why sportsbook localisation is key for a successful World Cup appeared first on Kambi.

The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority is hereby declaring that it has no connection with: Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming…

Sharper Football Bettors Made the UK Betting Market Better
There is a version of the UK sports betting story that credits regulators with dragging the industry toward better standards. ... Continue... The post Sharper Football Bettors Made the UK Betting Market Better appeared first on BettingGods.com.

NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION IN LIMPOPO
The National Gambling Board (NGB) welcomes the successful prosecution of individuals involved in an illegal gambling operation in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, following a joint enforcement operation conducted by the Limpopo Gambling Board and the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more Delivered by…

World Cup player Elye Wahi arrested for alleged fixing offences on eve of tournament
Elye Wahi, the Ivory Coast footballer who is playing at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences less than two weeks before the tournament. Sources with knowledge of events, who like others spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, confirmed the 23-yea…

MGA Informs Stakeholders of AMLA Public Consultation on Draft Guidelines on Ongoing Monitoring of a Business Relationship
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) would like to inform stakeholders that the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has published draft guidelines…

Enrolment Now Open for the Third ESG Code Reporting Cycle
The Malta Gaming Authority is pleased to announce that enrolment is now open for the third cycle of ESG Code…

MGA Calls for Heightened Vigilance and Suspicious Betting Reporting Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a notice to all licensees calling for heightened vigilance and the timely reporting…
[Invitation] The 2026 World Cup: Favourites, Underdogs and Everything in Between
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 18.30 – 20.30 CEST European Parliament, Brussels – Hosted by David Casa MEP The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. For the first time, the tournament will be co-hosted across three countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – and will feature an expanded field of 48…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
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| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
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