Play 971 Becomes First Regulated iGaming Site in UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in expanding its regulated gaming market with the recent launch of Play 971, the first fully licensed iGaming site in the country. The platform, which went live in late November 2025, has been licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This marks a historic […]

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PENN Committee Backs Board’s Good-Faith Actions in HG Vora Proxy Dispute

PENN Entertainment’s prolonged battle with activist investor HG Vora has taken another turn after an independent Special Litigation Committee (SLC) concluded the company’s board acted appropriately and “in good faith” during last year’s heated proxy showdown. The committee’s findings, filed in federal court on November 26, detail why it believes PENN’s leadership neither violated fiduciary […]

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Evoke Announces Job Cuts After UK Gambling Tax Hike

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 03:01h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 03:02h. New UK budget confirms tax hikes on online casino and sports betting Evoke and Entain warn of profit hit and layoffs Tax increases start in April 2026 Shares of Evoke, the UK-based betting firm, owner of William Hill and 888, tumbled today after the company […]

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Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $700 Million Barrier

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 12:57h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 01:05h. Powerball Jackpot for Saturday’s draw third largest for 2025 Winner has option of annualized payments or one time lump sum payment State taxes may also come into play The Powerball Jackpot has once again hit astronomical heights, passing the $700 million barrier, after no tickets […]

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Senators Push for Tobacco-Style Ban on Gaming Ads

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 08:43h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 10:53h. Dale Nally among 14 Alberta politicians facing recall efforts by voters 40 Canadian Senators call for nationwide sports betting ad ban PENN lays off esports staff The politician spearheading Alberta’s regulated igaming market, likely to be similar to the one in Ontario, is […]

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Sports Bettors Back Lions in Thanksgiving Clash

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 10:46h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 10:48h. Bettors favouring the home team Lions over the Packers in first of three Thanksgiving NFL games Bettors like the Chiefs on the ML against the Cowboys  Burrow returns from injury to lead Bengals into Baltimore It’s turkey drumsticks and NFL all day long in the U.S., […]

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Senators Push for Tobacco-Style Ban on Gaming Ads

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 08:43h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 08:44h. Dale Nally among 14 Alberta politicians facing recall efforts by voters 40 Canadian Senators call for nationwide sports betting ad ban PENN lays off esports staff The politician spearheading Alberta’s regulated igaming market, likely to be similar to the one in Ontario, is […]

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