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Mark Cuban-backed investment group acquires minority stake in Athletics MLB franchise

Cuban also currently maintains a minority stake in the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise, having sold most of his ownership to a group which included Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson.

2 min read • Jul 24 • By Kirk Geller

Entain granted Alberta licensing, transitions Sports Interaction and PartyCasino to new market

Entain joins operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet in having launched across Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market, which officially went live on 13 July.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Non-Tribal slot machine revenue in Florida decreases 3.4% during June, totals $53.8m

Only two retail casinos managed to report increases in slot machine revenue, as Big Easy Casino grew 12.4% to $2.9m, while Harrah’s Pompano Beach produced $10.3m and rose 7.8%.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Appointments + 3 more

Jim Townsend stepping in as new MGCB Chairman on August 1

Townsend will succeed Jim Ananich as MGCB Chairman, with his initial term set to run from August 1 through December 31, 2028, following approval from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Casino + 2 more

Codere World Cup data: Spain reigns on and off the pitch

The Spanish gambling operator says its retail sportsbook took in more than 5.6 million bets during the tournament, with the Argentina-Spain final generating its highest single-match volume on record.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Argentinian municipality approves annual problem gambling prevention campaign

The city council in Balcarce, Buenos Aires Province, unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a yearly awareness week aimed at preventing gambling addiction among children and adolescents.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Argentina: Mendoza orders reorganization of provincial gaming institute

A new law in Argentina's Mendoza province orders a restructuring of the provincial gaming and casino regulator, with staff cuts and relocations tied to the process.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Online + 1 more

Argentina: Betting searches surged 6,200% during World Cup final

An observatory report tied to Buenos Aires province's ombudsman found search interest in online betting spiked during the Argentina-Spain final, with typo-heavy queries pointing to inexperienced new users.

1 min read • Jul 24 • By Milagros del Priore