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“Bets are everywhere”: President Lula takes aim at gambling’s grip in Brazil

Brazil’s President has criticized the growing presence of online betting in football and media.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Layla Victoria

Illegal betting carousel? Brazilian Police trace BR97m laundering scheme

Decades-old criminal network used a layered structure of illegal gambling and online platforms to circulate nearly BR100m ($20m)

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Virginia lawmakers consider credit card ban for sports betting deposits

House Bill 515 would prevent sportsbooks from accepting credit cards as a funding method, placing Virginia alongside a growing number of states reassessing payment rules amid consumer protection concerns.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

High Roller expands marketing plans ahead of US prediction markets launch

The operator has signed additional non-binding agreements with social-first media companies as it builds a broader distribution strategy for its planned entry into regulated US prediction markets.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Rio Hotel and Casino workers ratify four-year labor agreement

The deal delivers wage increases and expanded benefits for a group of unionized casino workers after a strike authorization vote late last year.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Singapore: Six arrested in raids targeting illegal horse racing and betting

Coordinated police operation seizes more than S$70,000 (US$52,000) and gambling devices across multiple locations.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

New Jersey gaming revenue increases 15.9% to $605.6m for December

iGaming operations led the way in revenue for all gaming types in New Jersey, generating $273.2m during the monthly period, representing an increase of 19.8% year-over-year.

3 min read • Jan 16 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Allwyn completes acquisition of 62.3% stake in PrizePicks

Since the acquisition’s original announcement, PrizePicks has launched a prediction markets product in the US, following its registration as an FCM by the National Futures Association.

3 min read • Jan 16 • By Kirk Geller