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1 week ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with High 5 Entertainment, the company behind High 5 Games, a supplier of games to online casinos. The firm has agreed to pay $1.5 million in restitution and penalties to the state, acquiescing to the state’s determination that the company had provided games to sweepstakes platforms, which constituted a breach of local law.
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2 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Kalshi has had a string of successes recently. Multiple challenges from US states and their gambling regulators have been largely contained, although more scrutiny is certainly coming. Regardless, early effort to block Kalshi’s sports markets have now come a cropper, as courts have granted the platform’s right to not comply with cease-and-desist letters sent to it by multiple regulators, and won injunctions in these cases.
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2 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Tom Dwan, the American poker star, says he will take legal action against a mental health center in London. Dwan claims the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health treated him during a recent two-week stay he did opt for. The high-stakes player says the facility did not give him medical care, cut him off from outside contact, and forced him to undergo treatment. Dwan’s hospital stay in West London kicked off in late April, following what seemed to be a mental health issue.
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2 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Image Source: Shutterstock.com Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 is the first game of the series that will decide the Western Conference champion in 2025. We expect G1 to be a real banger, but who’s gonna win it?
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3 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
The Google Threat Intelligence Group has confirmed that a known group of cyber criminals is now targeting retailers in the United States, after the same group had success against companies based in the United Kingdom.
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3 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Kalshi may have won temporary reprieves in several states across the country, but gambling watchdogs aren’t backing down. Instead, they’re preparing for the next stage of what’s shaping up to be a prolonged legal saga. Kalshi’s argument is simple: “We are subject to federal regulation under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).”Gambling regulators aren’t convinced.
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3 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Winning big is always fun, and while some players have been a little more adventurous, spending $20 on a single spin of the slot reels, other gamblers have been keeping it close to the chest and playing more conservatively. As the example of one Pennsylvania player may serve, betting big doesn’t mean you will win big. In fact, by sticking to something as little as $0.25 on your base bet, you could still become a newly minted millionaire, and this is precisely what happened to that unsung hero.
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3 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Image Source: Shutterstock.com Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a.k.a. Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 is one of the most exciting events on the motorsports calendar. Despite being a part of the IndyCar Series, this event often features visitors from other sports looking to achieve glory. One such visitor is NASCAR’s Kyle Larson, who’s sitting in the shared-top spot on the list of 2025 Indy 500 favorites.
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3 weeks ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Image Source: Shutterstock.com Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales odds suggest Burns is heading toward his fourth loss in a row. He’s a huge +500 underdog against Morales, who’s coming to Vegas hoping to get his record to 18-0.
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1 month ago | 
gamblingnews.com | Mike Johnson
Image Source: Shutterstock.com Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot is a fight for the UFC Women’s Flyweight championship belt, which is currently in Valentina’s possession. She’s one of the greatest female fighters in history and someone who could easily become the GOAT of the sport – but only if she keeps winning. Bookmakers, however, don’t think she will get another win, with her UFC 315 odds being +139.
