PointsBet Confirms Andrew Catterall as Group CEO From 2026

PointsBet Holdings Limited has confirmed a planned leadership transition that will see Andrew Catterall assume the role of group chief executive officer from 1 February 2026, subject to customary gaming licensing and regulatory approvals. The appointment marks a shift at the top of the Australian-listed wagering group as long-serving chief executive Sam Swanell prepares to step back […]

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S&P Flags Genting Credit Risks From Heavy Global Expansion

S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on several Genting Group entities to negative, citing concerns that sustained capital spending and recent strategic decisions could pressure the Malaysian conglomerate’s credit quality over the next few years. While the ratings agency affirmed the existing issuer and issue credit ratings of Genting Bhd, Genting Malaysia Bhd, Genting New York […]

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Paddy Power Betfair Hit With £2m Settlement Over Safeguards

Paddy Power Betfair has agreed to a £2 million regulatory settlement following a UK Gambling Commission investigation that identified repeated social responsibility failings across several of its remote gambling operations. The settlement covers breaches linked to customer interaction standards and marks the second time in two years that the operator has faced enforcement action in Britain. The […]

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UK’s ‘Most Prolific Romance Fraudster’ Posed as Betting Boss, Locked Up for 17 Years

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 06:26h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 06:26h. Dating app conman posed as betting expert to lure vulnerable women Victims urged to sell homes and take loans for fake investments Judge calls sustained romance fraud cynical, calculated, and purely for profit A man dubbed Britain’s most prolific romance fraudster who […]

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Crypto.com Halts Sports Event Contracts in Nine American States

Crypto.com has significantly reduced the availability of its sports event contracts and broader prediction market offerings across the United States, pulling out of Arizona and at least eight other states as regulatory resistance continues to build. The company’s actions follow cease-and-desist notices, lawsuits, and warnings from state gaming authorities that argue such products amount to […]

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India Offshore Betting Use Rises After Online Gaming Ban

India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region. Rather than reducing participation, the restriction appears to have redirected existing demand toward unregulated foreign platforms, where users report higher spending levels and longer play […]

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Robinhood Leans Into Parlays, er, Combos in Prediction Markets Push

Posted on: December 16, 2025, 10:46h.  Last updated on: December 16, 2025, 10:46h. Robinhood discussed “prediction markets reimagined” at Tuesday event. Sports event contracts were front-and-center. Company unveiled new and upcoming parlay, player prop offerings. At a Tuesday investor event, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) discussed “prediction markets reimagined” with sports event contracts, including parlays, seemingly […]

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Fake Photo of Slot Player on ‘SNL’s’ Fake News Sparks Anger

Posted on: December 16, 2025, 10:09h.  Last updated on: December 16, 2025, 10:12h. It’s usually a sharp one‑liner on “Weekend Update” that stirs outrage. This time, it was the image accompanying the joke.  This AI-generated photo generated fan outrage this week. (Image: YouTube) During Saturday’s broadcast, co-host Colin Jost quipped: “This week, President Trump led […]

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