Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the use of terms like odds and bet has led critics to argue that it resembles sports betting more than financial trading. At a recent gaming conference, Kalshi’s lawyer, Josh Sterling, claimed that prediction […]
Light & Wonder has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The company recently secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This grants them permission to supply its full suite of land-based gaming machines, table utilities, and iGaming content to licensed operators in the […]
1xBet has appointed Simon Westbury as its Strategic Advisor, a newly created position to accelerate the company’s long-term growth and market expansion. The appointment reflects 1xBet’s dedication to strategic leadership as it pursues new opportunities across emerging jurisdictions. In this role, Westbury will work closely with the executive team to refine the company’s international strategy. […]
Playbook Football Goes Live with Ladbrokes in UK Debut
July 22, 2025Playbook Fusion has officially released its first commercial in the UK market, Playbook Football, in partnership with Ladbrokes. The new title combines cash betting with interactive football team management and has gone live through distribution partner Games Global. This follows licensing approval from the UK Gambling Commission and game certification through eCOGRA. With regulatory clearance […]
The Minister of Social Affairs Ensures That 571,000 Social Assistance Accounts Are Used for Online Gambling
July 22, 2025A joint investigation by the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) and the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) uncovered that 571,410 accounts belonging to social assistance (bansos) recipients are suspected of being used for online gambling (judol). Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, said he will take direct […]
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