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Former NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Indicted in Alleged Betting-Fixing Scheme
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on federal charges tied to an alleged player prop betting scheme Beasley alleged to have shared insider information and manipulated his on-court performances, while...
Ontario Gaming Watchdog Hits Great Canadian Entertainment With $120,000 Penalty
AGCO fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software installed at four Ontario casino properties Regulator identified 40 instances of revoked or unapproved gaming software deployed between February 20 and March 15,...
OLG Taps Bally’s Intralot Subsidiary to Overhaul Ontario Lottery Tech
Following a competitive procurement process, OLG has selected Intralot Canada to modernize Ontario's lottery technology, replacing its aging legacy platform The system overhaul aims to accelerate game launches, enhance customer experiences, and fortify underlying operations,...
Toronto Siblings Make OLG History, Splitting Massive $75M Lotto Max Jackpot
Toronto siblings Jonathan R. and Mylene P. became the first brother-sister duo in OLG history to win a $75 million LOTTO MAX jackpot Jonathan initially thought the winning ticket was worth $75,000 before putting on...
Nowhere Left to Play: CFL Bans Teams From Signing Suspended QB Brendan Sorsby
The CFL has barred Brendan Sorsby, citing gambling allegations and the need to protect competitive integrity Sorsby lost his NCAA eligibility after court records revealed a massive pattern of sports betting, which included placing at...
Fanatics Sportsbook Unveils Bad Actor Tool to Target Bettor Abuse of Athletes
Fanatics Sportsbook partnered with IC360 and Signify Group to launch the "Bad Actor Program," a proactive tool designed to track and identify bettors who harass athletes, coaches, and officials online The initiative links social media...
Alberta Approves 28 Operators, 40+ Brands Ahead of July 13 iGaming Launch
Alberta officials confirm that industry interest has significantly outpaced original forecasts, with over 70 companies initially inquiring about entering the province's open market The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has cleared 28 operators...
Ontario iGaming Hits $9.48 Billion in May Wagers as Online Casino Continues to Dominate
Ontario's regulated iGaming market generated C$9.48 billion in May wagers, marking a massive 17% year-over-year climb and securing one of the top three highest monthly totals since the market's April 2022 launch Online casino games...
SIGA Posts Record Profits for Fourth Straight Year
SIGA reported a record $418 million in gross revenue for the fiscal year, driven by consistent brick-and-mortar casino operations alongside expansion in the digital gaming sector Total net income distributions reached $167 million, which were...
NFL Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft, Blocking Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby Amid Gambling Scandal
League said it can cancel the NFL Supplemental Draft at its sole discretion Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, dealing with a self-admitted gambling addiction, had been hoping to enter the NFL via the Supplemental Draft The NFL,...
