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Supreme Court advances challenge to India’s online gaming law
India’s Supreme Court will begin final hearings on challenges to the nationwide ban on online real-money games, including skill games. The post Supreme Court advances challenge to India’s online gaming law first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Brazilian Operator Pixbet May Be Looking to Sell Its Business
Pixbet, once considered among Brazil’s leading gambling companies, may be looking for potential buyers as regulatory challenges and rising competition continue to impact its operations. The company has been reportedly looking for offers from domestic and international buyers in recent months, even if no deal has been …
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Massachusetts Player’s Lucky Name Nets Him $1M Scratch-Off Prize
A lucky player in Massachusetts has just redeemed a life-changing $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Speaking to lottery officials, he said that his nickname appeared on his winning ticket as one of the winning words. Jakkrit “Tan” Likhitpanyawat Wins $1M According to the Massachusetts State Lotter…
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CBRE: Wynn’s equity contribution to UAE project could reach US$1.71 billion following cost increase
The revised timeline and cost schedule for Wynn Resorts’ UAE integrated resort project Wynn Al Marjan Island will see the […]
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Claudio Seguel Takes Office as President of Santa Cruz Lottery
For the Lottery for Social Action Works (LOAS), based in Santa Cruz, Claudio Seguel officially took office on August 1 with an introductory meeting in which he met with the organization’s staff. The event was a first in a new cycle of leadership that was focused on collaboration, institutional development and continui…
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PNP Steps Up Community Intelligence Drive Against Illegal Gambling
The Philippine National Police disclosed on Tuesday that it is intensifying community intelligence operations in order to support its campaign against illegal gambling sites and hubs in the country. The force said information from residents remains one of the most effective tools in identifying gambling activities tha…
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ASIC Urges Australians to Stay Away from Offshore Prediction Markets
Australia’s corporate regulator has sounded the alarm over offshore prediction markets, warning that users risk losing money without the protections available in licensed domestic markets. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the surge in popularity of global platforms such as Kalshi and Po…
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Estonia to consider non-voluntary gambling exclusion measures
The government intends to review Estonia’s Gambling Act next year to change self-exclusion rules. Estonia.- The Ministry of Finance of Estonia has reportedly confirmed plans to review the country’s Gambling Act next year to update the rules on how Estonia’s gambling exclusion list is compiled. It intends to make it po…
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Federal Judge Says Utah Can Apply Its Gambling Laws to Kalshi; Operator Will Appeal
States have won another key legal battle against prediction markets, with a Utah federal judge ruling against Kalshi and allowing the Beehive State to apply its gambling laws to the operator. The Utah District Court Judge Robert Shelby rejected Kalshi’s preemption argument, the idea that prediction market contracts ar…
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Utah judge rules state gambling laws can be enforced against Kalshi
The federal court rejected Kalshi’s argument that the Commodity Exchange Act overrides Utah’s anti-gambling laws. US.- A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) does not prevent the state from enforcing its anti-gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports event contracts. US District Judge Robe…
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Ex-Illegal Bookie Mathew Bowyer on Ohtani Interpreter’s Gambling: ‘Never Seen Anything Like It’
After sharing his redemption story exclusively with CasinoBeats in June, former illegal bookie Mathew Bowyer discussed his role in the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal on episode four of ESPN’s ongoing “30 for 30” podcast series yesterday. The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani continued as Bowyer went into greater detail about h…
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Acompanhe Ao Vivo o julgamento no STF Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que trata da criminalização dos jogos de azar no Brasil
Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que estava parado há quase uma década, vai redefinir o arcabouço legal sobre a atividade e a indefinição que afeta processos de contravenção penal e lavagem de dinheiro em todo país The post Acompanhe Ao Vivo o julgamento no STF Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que trata da criminalizaçã…
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Kalshi’s Bid to Halt State Gambling Enforcement Fails Again in Utah
Kalshi’s latest effort to shield itself from Utah’s gambling laws has been struck down, with the court siding firmly with the state. Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the federal statutes Kalshi leaned on do not override Utah’s authority, writing that “the court concludes the federal law relied upon by Kalshi does not pr…
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Lack of gambling age-protections land Apple Brazil in legal trouble
Apple is facing a legal challenge in Brazil over accusations that minors are accessing gambling apps through the company’s App Store storefront. Three child-rights organisations, Anced, Educafro Brasil, and Centro Santo Dias de Direitos Humanos, are seeking court intervention and a 10-day compliance period for Apple t…
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Ole Miss Asks State to Fund Problem Gambling Research Center and Treatment Clinic
The University of Mississippi has requested that state lawmakers allocate $2 million in annual funding toward its new Center on Collegiate Gambling and future Mississippi Gambling Clinic to address problem gambling. Online sports betting legislation seems to have stalled in Mississippi for the third year in a row. Sti…
Read summary →Karine Hakobyan, de SoftConstruct, se incorpora a la International Masters of Gaming Law
La General Legal Counsel de la compañía se une a una de las organizaciones internacionales más reconocidas en materia de legislación y regulación del sector del gaming. SoftConstruct anunció que Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel de la compañía, se incorporó a la International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), una de …
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Kalshi CEO says lawsuits are part of prediction markets' disruption of legacy gambling industry
CEO compares Kalshi to Uber, Airbnb
Read summary →The Tour de France Femmes controversy over “bra boosting”
Controversy has struck the middle stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes as some competitors have accused others of gaining an unfair, and illegal, advantage through the use of “bra boosting”. Cyclists competing in the Tour de France Femmes have been accused of cheating after allegations have surfaced against unname…
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ASIC Warns Australians to Avoid Unlicensed Offshore Prediction Markets
Australia’s financial regulator said no prediction market operator holds a license in the country. ASIC warned that users face all-or-nothing losses, insider trading risks and limited avenues for recovering their money. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published new guidance on its Money…
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Jeremiah Maangi urges Africa to build stronger foundations for gaming growth
Speaking at the recent Enugu Gaming Conference in Nigeria, Jeremiah Maangi, Chief Executive Officer of iGaming AFRIKA said investment will increasingly flow to markets that offer regulatory certainty, efficient payment systems and policies shaped by evidence and not assumptions. The conference, held from 29 to 30 July…
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Minnesota senator urges NCPG to end Kalshi partnership
The criticism follows Michigan regulators’ decision to cut ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its relationship with the prediction market platform. US.- The relationship between the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and Kalshi continues to draw criticism from regulators and lawmakers in …
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Exclusive: Brazil legacy leader Pixbet up for sale amid regulatory issues
Brazilian B2C brand Pixbet is up for sale, NEXT.io understands, as the company fights for survival amid regulatory issues. The post Exclusive: Brazil legacy leader Pixbet up for sale amid regulatory issues appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Utah Becomes First State to Secure Final Federal Judgment Against Kalshi
The court sided with Utah, rejecting Kalshi’s claim that federal law supersedes state gambling regulation. A federal judge in Utah has become the first in the country to enter a final judgment rejecting Kalshi’s argument that federal commodities law prevents states from enforcing their gambling laws against the predic…
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US special forces soldier asks court to dismiss Polymarket insider trading case
A soldier accused of using classified military intelligence to profit from trades on Polymarket argues that prosecutors are relying on an unprecedented interpretation of federal law. US.- A special forces soldier charged with using classified military intelligence to profit from trades on Polymarket has asked a federa…
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Safaricom records its highest-ever dividend payout of KES 80.13 billion for FY2026
Safaricom PLC has declared its highest-ever dividend payout of KES 80.13 billion, consisting of a final dividend of KES 1.15 per share for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. At the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved this final dividend, bringing the total payout for FY26 to KES 2.00 per …
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STF julga legalidade dos jogos de azar após dez anos de tramitação
Supremo analisará se a proibição prevista na Lei das Contravenções Penais é compatível com a Constituição Este artigo STF julga legalidade dos jogos de azar após dez anos de tramitação, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Nevada regulators seek more timely notification from casinos on cyberattacks
Regulations centered around cybersecurity attacks against casinos, including notification to Nevada regulators within 24 hours, were one of the highlights of new rules adopted this year. Las Vegas casinos continue to be targets of hackers, following successful attacks in 2023 against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Reso…
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India’s offshore iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads as Jojobet climbs
India’s ban on real-money online games pushed consumer demand toward offshore operators. Blask data shows which brands gained after Dream11 and MPL exited. Сообщение India’s offshore iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads as Jojobet climbs появились сначала на Blask.
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STF julga proibição de jogos de azar e analisa descriminalização de cassinos físicos
Suprema Corte pauta julgamento do RE 966.177/RS que questiona constitucionalidade da Lei das Contravenções Penais de 1941, permitindo legalização da atividade no Brasil The post STF julga proibição de jogos de azar e analisa descriminalização de cassinos físicos appeared first on BNLData.
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Betway to become Manchester United’s official principal partner from 2026/27
Betway's branding will not appear on front of the team's shirts as the voluntary sponsorship ban comes into action in the 2026/27 season.
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Wynn Resorts confirms September 2027 opening for Al Marjan Island Resort
Speaking to analysts on Tuesday Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said it had increased the resort's budget by an estimated $600 million, with half attributed to the conflict in Iran.
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NLGRB Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Gaming Machines in Seven Districts Across Uganda
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong regulatory presence, exemplified by the confiscation of 77 unlicensed gaming machines across seven districts in Uganda. In a recent enforcement update, the NLGRB emphasized that regulation is an ongoing, di…
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Brazil’s Betting Tax Revenue Jumps to €1.16bn as Political Battle Over Market Intensifies
Brazil’s regulated betting industry delivered more than €1.15 billion in federal tax revenue during the first half of 2026, giving the government fresh evidence that its gambling framework has become a significant source of public income. The numbers arrive just as lawmakers are weighing proposals that could reshape t…
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Painel de produtos de iGaming da SBC Summit explora o KYC invisível e o design baseado em IA
A sessão, que acontecerá na quarta-feira, 30 de setembro, no palco de Tecnologia e Inovação, reunirá os principais operadores de cassino, desenvolvedores de jogos e especialistas em tecnologia The post Painel de produtos de iGaming da SBC Summit explora o KYC invisível e o design baseado em IA appeared first on BNLDat…
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SABA CEO: Fight against illegal SA gambling still at advocacy stage despite legislative push
Three weeks after the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) declared the debate around illegal offshore gambling, Coleman says concrete legislative movement has yet to materialise.
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Sands China earns Great Place To Work Certification in first assessment
Sands China has been awarded the Great Place To Work Certification™ following its first-ever assessment by the global authority on workplace culture. This milestone makes Sands China the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Greater China to earn the prestigious certification. The post Sands China earns G…
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Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer License
Digitain has obtained a license from the South African gambling regulatory authority Digitain has been awarded a National Manufacturer License by the gambling regulatory authorityin South Africa, marking another important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The license highlights Digitain’s commitmen…
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Playson enters Alberta regulated iGaming market with Betty Casino
Supplier launches with trusted Canadian operator, extending partnership beyond Ontario 4th August 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after launching its content with Betty Casino, marking another important step in the company’s North American…
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No Deposit Bonuses Are a Bigger Deal Than The Market Knows
When African iGaming Alliance regulators from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, and Angola convened in London on the sidelines of iGB Live in July 2026, the conversation centred on sustainable, responsible, and well-regulated markets. One of the practical problems those markets share is a…
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South Korea’s tourism sector comes out in support of casinos over proposed tourism tax increase
The suggestion of a five-year licence renewal system has also come under fierce criticism A total of 12 tourism-based associations have issued a joint statement asking South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to cancel plans to increase tourism taxes paid by casinos from 10 per cent to 15 per cent of gami…
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New Attempt: Rozier Wants to Get Rid of Key Federal Gambling Charges
Former NBA guard Terry Rozier’s battle with the law has no apparent end in sight. The 32-year-old is now asking a federal court to dismiss two of the four criminal charges he is facing in a high-profile sports gambling case. “Don’t Tell Chum ’bout the Bet” Rozier’s attorneys filed a motion in federal court seeking […]
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Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing
Austria Moves Closer to a New Gambling Licensing Model Austria has sent its proposed gambling reform bill to the European Commission,… The post Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Finland Draws 50 Gambling Licence Bids More Than a Year Before Market Opens
Foreign operators dominate early applications as regulators face heavier scrutiny workload Finland’s future gambling market is attracting interest faster than expected. Around 50 operators have already applied for licences under the country’s new regulatory framework, even though the liberalised online market will not…
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Kalshi asks court to block Iowa’s gambling law enforcement
In a July 31, 2026, court filing, prediction market operator Kalshi has asked a federal judge to stop state officials from applying Iowa’s gambling laws to the company’s sports event contracts. According to the operator, Iowa’s enforcement action is classified as an attempt to override federal laws, despite Congress a…
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Special Forces Soldier Seeks Dismissal of Polymarket Insider Case
A US special forces soldier accused of using classified military intelligence to profit from prediction market trades is asking a federal court to dismiss the charges, saying prosecutors are trying to criminalize conduct that is not prohibited under existing law. He Earned Over $409,000 Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke…
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Bacta: “You cannot protect consumers by weakening the regulated market”
In an exclusive op-ed for SBC News, Allaster Gair, Director of Communications at UK low-stake gambling trade body Bacta, responds to PM Andy Burnham’s recent comments about Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) being used as a funding source to support other high-street businesses. The recent raid on two illegal gambling dens i…
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Romania introduces tiered taxing system for gambling winnings
On August 1, 2026, Romania introduced a new tiered taxing system for gambling winnings, approved by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government as part of a fiscal measure to improve the country’s budget. Under the new progressive structure, payouts of up to €2,000 will be taxed at a 4% rate, as opposed to the previous 3…
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ALGA Appoints John Mutua to Its Board of Directors
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. John Mutua to its Board of Directors. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK), Mr. Mutua is a highly respected industry leader, regulatory expert, and award-winning executive. Wi…
Read summary →Austria submits Gambling Act reforms to European Commission
The government of Austria submitted its draft Gambling Act overhaul to the European Commission on August 4, 2026, for a review of the proposed regulations. According to the Finance Ministry, the European Union’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) has received the proposal and has launched a notification pr…
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Garbage Men Recover $1.15M Winning Ticket for Woman Who Threw It Away
When people get in the habit of playing the lottery, they may also end up throwing their tickets away before they have properly checked if they have won. Some still are not familiar with when their lottery tickets are winners as well, leading them to wrongly believe that they had won nothing. This is more […]
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Special report: The rising cost of compliance — how fiscal pressure is reshaping Europe’s regulated gambling markets
In this special report, Focus Gaming News analyses the mounting fiscal pressure on Europe’s regulated gambling markets. Europe’s regulated gambling market is one of the largest in the world, generating €123.4bn in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024, according to data from the European Gaming and Betting Association (E…
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Belo Horizonte City Council to Vote on Bill Banning Betting Advertising
The Belo Horizonte City Council will vote on Monday (10) on a bill that would severely limit gambling advertising in the city. To be passed, Bill No. 362/2025 needs to be supported by at least 21 council members, after which it will be sent to Mayor Álvaro Damião for approval or veto. Councilor Wagner Ferreira […] The…
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OAB-RJ nomeia novo presidente para Comissão de Jogos Lotéricos
João Rachid da Motta assume o cargo com mandato até 2027 e foca na agenda regulatória do setor, incluindo proibição de publicidade de apostas no Rio The post OAB-RJ nomeia novo presidente para Comissão de Jogos Lotéricos appeared first on BNLData.
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Arden Says Philippines Online Gambling Contractions Reflect Stronger Regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling market may be shrinking, but that does not necessarily mean the sector is weakening, according to a new position paper from specialist gaming law firm Arden Consult. The paper argues that the contraction is a necessary consequence of tighter regulation and a deliberate move toward a sa…
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SINDIBETS inicia ciclo de palestras voltado a profissionais de recursos humanos do setor de apostas
O ciclo de palestras, do qual este é o primeiro encontro, tem como proposta reunir profissionais de RH para debater tendências e boas práticas em um mercado que combina crescimento acelerado com exigências regulatórias crescentes The post SINDIBETS inicia ciclo de palestras voltado a profissionais de recursos humanos …
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Wynn Resorts pushes back opening of Al Marjan resort to Sept. 2027; increases budget by $600 million
Wynn Resorts announced that the opening of its $5 billion-plus Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in the United Arab Emirates has been pushed back to September 2027 from the spring. In addition, its costs have increased by $600 million, half of which is attributed to the regional conflict in the Persian Gulf. Wynn CE…
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South Korea Tourism Groups Push Back Against Casino Reform Proposals
Major tourism organisations in South Korea have called on the national government to withdraw proposed changes to the regulatory framework for foreigner-only casinos, warning that the measures could deter investment, threaten jobs, and weaken the country’s competitiveness in the regional market. The appeal came in a j…
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Las Vegas Sands donates $450,000 to the WASH Foundation
Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday announced a contribution of $450,000 to the WASH Foundation for the organization’s efforts to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene to 4.2 billion people globally who lack access to those resources. This brings Las Vegas Sands donations to the WASH Foundation since 2014 to $6.5 million. “…
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Austria submits draft gambling reforms to European Commission
EU member states now have time to raise any objections or concerns over Austria’s plan to open up its online gambling market. Austria.- The government of Austria has presented its long-awaited draft gambling reforms to the European Commission (EC) for feedback. The move triggers a three-month standstill period under t…
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Sportsbet and Tabcorp Reject Claims They Sourced Drugs and Sex Workers for VIPs
Sportsbet and Tabcorp have pushed back against explosive allegations raised during a parliamentary hearing, insisting there is no evidence to support claims that their staff supplied drugs or sex workers to encourage vulnerable customers to gamble more. Both companies said they would cooperate fully with regulators if…
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