Toronto Illegal Gambling Investigation: “Sad Day for Policing”

Posted on: February 5, 2026, 10:43h.  Last updated on: February 5, 2026, 10:45h. Seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer charged “Project South” investigation expanded from charges of extortion over illegal gambling into accusations of drug trafficking, robbery, bribery Police officers allegedly worked with organized crime figures  An ongoing police investigation into an illegal […]

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Roanoke Accepts $75,000 From Casino Developer

Posted on: February 5, 2026, 07:57h.  Last updated on: February 5, 2026, 07:57h. Roanoke has received a $75,000 gift from an unnamed casino developer The Virginia city continues to mull a casino effort on the state level The City of Roanoke in southwest Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains has accepted a $75,000 gift from an unnamed […]

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Kalshi Disputes Data Showing New Users Lose Faster Than on Sportsbooks

Posted on: February 5, 2026, 08:08h.  Last updated on: February 5, 2026, 08:08h. Prediction market losses outpace sportsbooks, especially among new and weaker users Kalshi disputes data and briefly accuses startup of attempted extortion Regulatory stakes rise as platforms reject sportsbook classification Kalshi has been forced to walk back an allegation of “extortion” amid a […]

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Evolution Reports Decline in Q4 2025, Focuses on Expansion

Evolution, a leading B2B provider of online casino solutions, has reported a mixed financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company faced a decline in key revenue and profit figures during the fourth quarter, signaling challenges in the gaming industry’s evolving landscape. Evolution’s fourth-quarter net revenues dropped 3.7% year-on-year, amounting to EUR 514.2 million, […]

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Sporttrade Seeks CFTC Approval for National Sports Market

Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based company specializing in financial technology for sports betting, has taken a significant step towards its goal of becoming a nationwide prediction market platform. The company recently submitted applications to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to gain Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) status. This move would allow Sporttrade […]

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Ireland Opens Gambling Licensing Under New Regulator

Ireland’s long-anticipated overhaul of gambling regulation has reached a decisive stage, with applications for new licenses opening this week under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. The move allows the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to begin formally licensing operators while activating enforcement powers designed to address consumer protection and gambling-related harm. Justice Minister Jim […]

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