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CME CEO Duffy and CFTC Chairman Clash Over Derivatives at Advisory Meeting in Washington
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CME CEO Duffy and CFTC Chairman Clash Over Derivatives at Advisory Meeting in Washington

In Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a significant disagreement unfolded between industry leaders and regulators during the U.S. Commodity…

August 24, 2026
Netherlands Gambling Authority Discovers Trend of Birthday Account Openings Among Young Adults
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Netherlands Gambling Authority Discovers Trend of Birthday Account Openings Among Young Adults

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has unveiled research showing that a significant proportion of gambling accounts in the…

August 23, 2026
Brazil's President Lula Intensifies Criticism of Online Betting Industry
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Brazil’s President Lula Intensifies Criticism of Online Betting Industry

President Lula of Brazil has intensified his critique of the online betting sector, describing it as a significant…

August 22, 2026
NBC's Steve Kornacki Addresses Changes in Triple Crown at Saratoga Conference
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NBC’s Steve Kornacki Addresses Changes in Triple Crown at Saratoga Conference

Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ chief data analyst, delivered a keynote address at the Racing and Gaming Conference in…

August 17, 2026
Brazil Suspends Pixbet Operations Amidst Regulatory Concerns and Legal Investigation
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Brazil Suspends Pixbet Operations Amidst Regulatory Concerns and Legal Investigation

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has taken decisive action by ordering the suspension of operations for the sports…

August 17, 2026
Elite Competitions Appoints Former Bet365 Compliance Lead in Strategic Move
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Elite Competitions Appoints Former Bet365 Compliance Lead in Strategic Move

Elite Competitions, a prominent online prize draw company based in the United Kingdom, has named Peter Lynas, formerly…

August 14, 2026
Brazilian Households Lost $12.5 Billion to Gambling in 2025, Study Reveals
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Brazilian Households Lost $12.5 Billion to Gambling in 2025, Study Reveals

In 2025, Brazilian households experienced financial losses amounting to BRL62.5 billion ($12.5 billion) through betting activities, according to…

August 13, 2026
Flutter and Lottomatica Compete for Leadership in Italy's Online Gambling Market
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Flutter and Lottomatica Compete for Leadership in Italy’s Online Gambling Market

Lottomatica currently maintains a lead in the Italian online gambling sector, but the competition with Flutter Entertainment, which…

August 11, 2026
DraftKings Engages Competition in U.S. Sports Prediction Market Amidst Mixed Q2 Earnings
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DraftKings Engages Competition in U.S. Sports Prediction Market Amidst Mixed Q2 Earnings

DraftKings, a prominent player in the U.S. sports betting industry, is positioning itself to compete with emerging rivals…

August 10, 2026
DATA.BET Sees Growth in Esports Revenue and Launches New Prediction Markets Product
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DATA.BET Sees Growth in Esports Revenue and Launches New Prediction Markets Product

DATA.BET, a provider in the esports betting arena, reported a significant increase in its gross gaming revenue (GGR)…

August 9, 2026
Betfred to Shut Down 132 UK Betting Shops Following Tax Increase
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Betfred to Shut Down 132 UK Betting Shops Following Tax Increase

Betfred has announced its intention to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom and reduce its workforce…

August 5, 2026
IG Group Expands into US Prediction Markets with $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Underdog
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IG Group Expands into US Prediction Markets with $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Underdog

IG Group has announced its intention to acquire daily fantasy sports (DFS) and prediction operator Underdog. This transaction,…

August 4, 2026
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