Articles by Arijit Roul
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Nevada Court Blocks Kalshi Markets for Now
A Nevada judge placed a 14-day restraining order blocking Kalshi from offering sports, election, and entertainment contracts without a license. Regulators say…
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Allwyn Begins Studio 59 to Build Creative and Marketing Plan
Allwyn UK has launched Studio 59, an internal creative unit, aiming to improve speed, coordination, and content delivery. The studio will support…
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Hacker Claims Responsibility for Malta Gaming Authority Data Breach
A German ethical hacker, Lilith Wittmann, claimed she breached the Malta Gaming Authority and shared extracted data with the media and authorities.…
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Kalshi Reaches $22 Billion Value Under Growth and Legal Heat
Kalshi secured over $1 billion in funding led by Coatue and lifted its valuation to $22 billion within a short period. Trading…
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Fortuna Entertainment Swallows Majority of TOPsport and Enters the Baltics
Fortuna Entertainment Group will acquire 70 per cent of TOPsport and gain control of Lithuania's main betting operator. TOPsport holds above 50…
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Better Collective Pushes Entry Into Prediction Markets
Better Collective expands into prediction markets using content hubs, videos, and learning material across media brands. The sector grows fast, with trading…
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William Hill Jackpot Issues Large Sums to Customer Accounts
Jackpot Drop issue credited players with large sums, and some users withdrew funds before their accounts were locked. William Hill now asks…
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MLB Forms Integrity Alliance with CFTC and Selects Polymarket
MLB signed a data-sharing agreement with the CFTC to monitor prediction market activity. Polymarket becomes MLB's exclusive partner with rights to use…
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Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling and Election Betting
Arizona filed 20 misdemeanour charges against Kalshi, making this the first criminal action any state has taken against the prediction market platform.…
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ACMA Strengthens Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling Websites in Australia
The Aussie authorities are cracking down even harder on online gambling sites that break the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and this time…
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Polymarket Opens ‘Situation Room’ Bar in Washington, D.C.
Polymarket plans to open "The Situation Room" bar in Washington, D.C. this week, with Friday marking the official launch date. Live feeds…
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Argentina Applies Nationwide Ban on Polymarket
Argentina blocked Polymarket over illegal gambling and missing safeguards. Authorities restricted access and removed apps after inflation data concerns appeared. The move…
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Dutch Government Advances Gambling Reform with Full Revenue Penalties
Lawmakers propose full revenue fines and stronger control over illegal gambling. The plan includes advertising bans and longer exclusion periods for players.…
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Goa Casino Revenue Hits ₹1,749 Crore Over Five-Year Span
Goa government takes home more than ₹1,749 crore from casinos starting April 2021 and running to February 2026 whereas peak collection occurs…
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Bally’s Hits USD 2.68bn Revenue in 2025 as Online Surge Calms Land-Based Worries
Bally’s reported FY2025 revenue at USD 2.68bn, matching the previous year on a comparable basis, which brings a sense of balance despite…
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Minnesota Moves to Restrict Prediction Markets and Sweepstakes Gambling Under Legal Pressure
Prediction markets now open ways for wagering on sports, politics, and personal events, creating a sense of pull where sports betting still…
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Soft2Bet Targets Alberta Market Entry Amid iGaming Expansion Plans
Soft2Bet plans entry into the Alberta market after regulatory approval, and this step forms part of its 2026 expansion strategy with clear…
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Belgium Authorities Investigate Eden Hazard Over Stake Gambling Role
Belgian authorities have got their eyes on Eden Hazard after he stepped up as a global ambassador for online casino Stake, which…
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Kjerulf Ainsworth Unveils New Bid for 5.5% Stake in Ainsworth Game Technology
Kjerulf Ainsworth placed a proportional takeover bid to purchase 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology ordinary shares with payment set at A$1.30 for…
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GCash Cuts Off 3,200+ Merchants Involved in Illegal Gambling and Scams
GCash blocked more than 3,200 merchants on its platform after links appeared between these merchants and illegal gambling services and scam operations.…