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Spanish Gaming Company Cirsa Launches Bond Sale to Raise $700M
July 5, 2023

Spanish Gaming Company Cirsa Launches Bond Sale to Raise $700M

Cirsa, the Spain-based gaming giant owned by Blackstone, has announced the launch of a bond issue worth €650 million (US$707 million). The exercise begins Wednesday, with the company looking to use the funds to pay...

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Ladbrokes Tweet Featuring Jake Paul KO’d by UK Ads Watchdog
July 5, 2023

Ladbrokes Tweet Featuring Jake Paul KO’d by UK Ads Watchdog

A tweet produced by Ladbrokes and featuring internet celebrity Jake Paul didn't include a call to action (CTA), didn't entice anyone to place a bet, and didn't target anyone under 18. Despite the message meeting...

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Blaze Frontman and Soccer Standout Neymar Creates ‘Environmental Catastrophe’
July 5, 2023

Blaze Frontman and Soccer Standout Neymar Creates ‘Environmental Catastrophe’

Neymar, the Brazilian soccer superstar and ambassador to online sportsbook Blaze, is in hot water for jumping into the water. As he might be preparing to leave French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Neymar...

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Massachusetts to Require Age Warning on Stadium Sportsbook Logos
July 4, 2023

Massachusetts to Require Age Warning on Stadium Sportsbook Logos

Massachusetts regulators voted Thursday to require sportsbooks to include certain language on their logos displayed inside sports venues. The message should clarify that betting is only available for people 21 and over.   The Massachusetts...

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Curacao Sets iGambling Reform Start Date
July 4, 2023

Curacao Sets iGambling Reform Start Date

The gaming  industry in Curacao will operate under more stringent regulations beginning September 1, 2023. It’s a major regulatory overhaul that has been in the works for quite some time for the tiny Caribbean Island...

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Streaming Platform Kick Allows Users to Ban Gambling and Bikini Content
July 4, 2023

Streaming Platform Kick Allows Users to Ban Gambling and Bikini Content

Gone are the days of passive content consumption, where users were at the mercy of algorithms and pre-determined recommendations on streaming platforms. Kick, the still-young rival looking to dethrone Twitch, now allows users to take...

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POGOs Banned By Another Philippine City Amid Crackdown
July 4, 2023

POGOs Banned By Another Philippine City Amid Crackdown

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) continue to run into trouble in the country amid allegations of widespread human trafficking and other crimes. The city of Pasig already banned them from operating there last year, and...

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Ohio to Double Sports Betting Tax Under New Legislative Budget
July 4, 2023

Ohio to Double Sports Betting Tax Under New Legislative Budget

Ohio’s general assembly agreed to a $191 billion budget deal just hours before the end of the fiscal year last Friday. The deal includes an increase in the tax on sportsbooks from 10% to 20%....

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Chinese Police Arrest More Than 90 in Gambling Gang Raid
July 3, 2023

Chinese Police Arrest More Than 90 in Gambling Gang Raid

China tries to keep almost all forms of gambling from taking place within its borders, even though it's an uphill battle. The latest example comes in the form of an illegal online gambling operation it...

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Los Angeles Clippers a Favorite to Add James Harden in a Trade
July 1, 2023

Los Angeles Clippers a Favorite to Add James Harden in a Trade

The Philadelphia 76ers and guard James Harden are headed for a divorce. The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are among the betting favorites to land Harden in a trade from the 76ers, with...

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