Articles by Arijit Roul
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Michigan Exits NCPG as the Kalshi Battle Spreads Past the Courts
On 1 July 2026, the Michigan Gaming Control Board pulled its membership from the NCPG, marking the first time a state gaming…
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South Africa Pushes Gambling Bill as Illegal Market Bleeds R50bn
The NGPC has committed to fast-tracking a new gambling bill to close the legislative divide between national and provincial regulation. Uniform gambling…
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Brazil Pulled BRL5.89 Billion in Betting Taxes Before June, and the World Cup Is Still Running
Between January and May 2026, Brazil collected BRL5.89 billion in betting taxes, up 85.88% on the same period last year, with World…
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Two Fugitives, One Gulf Arrest, Twelve Years in the Making
One suspect allegedly ran a $3.14 billion illegal gambling platform from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia, evading South Korean authorities for 12…
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The National Assembly of Azerbaijan Has No More Patience for Illegal Online Gambling
The Azerbaijan National Assembly adopted the first reading of a law on 30 June 2026 where the punishment of gambling will be…
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Australia’s Gambling Reform Bill 2026 Draws Immediate Political Backlash
On 2nd July, the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 was formally presented, however, it received immediate resistance from the opposition…
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$3.1 Million Stolen in Polymarket Supply-Chain Attack Amid Growing Scrutiny
Attackers planted malicious code via a compromised third-party vendor, pulling roughly $3.1 million in PUSD from at least 11 wallets and converting…
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Betano Seals Deal with Tottenham as Premier League Gambling Ban Redefines Sponsorship
Betano replaces BetMGM as Tottenham's training kit sponsor for 2026/27, which is in effect for three years until 2029. With the voluntary…
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Meta’s Failed Kalshi Acquisition Sparks AI Prediction Market Push
Mark Zuckerberg met Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour in 2025 to explore an acquisition, but talks broke down with competing accounts over why…
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Visualize Moves on eCOGRA, Its Second Gaming Testing Buy in Four Months
Visualize Group has agreed to acquire London-based eCOGRA from Hanover Investors Management LLP for an undisclosed sum, its second gaming TICC acquisition…
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Bloomberry Recruits Former Light & Wonder Executive as Solaire Bets on a New Direction
Daryl Bruce, formerly Director of Product Management Asia at Light & Wonder, has been appointed Vice President, Gaming Optimisation at Solaire Resorts.…
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Esportes da Sorte Takes Control of Apostou.com as Brazil Push Gathers Pace
Esportes Gaming Brasil, through subsidiary HS Gaming Participações, is acquiring 100% of BETBR Loterias, adding the Apostou, B1BET, and BRBET brands to…
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Bangladesh Killed Off a Victorian Gambling Law. What Came Next Is Far Less Forgiving
The Public Gambling Act, 1867 of Bangladesh has been revoked, and a new law has been enacted which applies not only to…
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Britain Raises Gambling Commission Licence Fees as BGC Warns of Black Market Risks
The DCMS announced an increase of 25% on the Gambling Commission licence fees as from 1 October 2026, following a consultation process…
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Light & Wonder Plants a Flag in Sofia: Galeforce Studio Is Its Biggest EMEA Bet Yet
Light & Wonder launched Galeforce Studio in Sofia, Bulgaria on 26 June 2026, targeting faster game development for regulated EMEA markets. Rob…
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Croatia Doubles Down: €214m Gambling Windfall Set to Flood into Social Programmes
Croatia's gambling social fund has jumped from €130m to €214m for 2026, the largest distribution since the country began earmarking sector proceeds…
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Beasley and Davis Indicted as Brooklyn Court Unseals Federal Charges
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, who played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association (NBA), have been charged with multiple crimes, including…
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SEGG Media Hits Back With $20M Lawsuit After Short Seller Called It a ‘Fake Company’
SEGG Media filed a $20m lawsuit in Tarrant County District Court, Texas, against short seller White Diamond Research and its principal Adam…
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BR-DGE Banks £10m From Bettor Capital — and Now Has 100 Million Monthly Transactions in Its Sights
BR-DGE raised £10m on 30 June 2026, with Bettor Capital joining as a new backer alongside the company's existing Scotland-based family office…
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UK Gambling Commission Faces Fresh Uncertainty Following Tim Miller’s Exit
Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission's executive director of policy and research, will leave in September 2026 after ten years in the job.…