Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines | Gambling

Romania’s government has overhauled gambling regulations through an emergency decree allowing municipalities to restrict or ban betting shops and slot machine halls in the biggest tightening of the industry the country has seen. Licensed operators must now obtain not only a national permit but also local authorisation to open a gambling venue, giving mayors and […]

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AI chatbots point vulnerable social media users to illegal online casinos, analysis shows | AI (artificial intelligence)

AI chatbots are recommending illegal online casinos to vulnerable social media users, putting them at increased risk of fraud, addiction and even suicide. Analysis of five AI products, owned by some of the world’s largest tech companies, found that all could easily be prompted to list the “best” unlicensed casinos and offer tips on how […]

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FanDuel Poker May Soon be a Thing • This Week in Gambling

Flutter Entertainment has officially confirmed that its PokerStars brand will be integrated into the FanDuel platform in North America. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the online gaming industry as the company looks to consolidate its assets under the FanDuel umbrella. The transition will see the poker platform rebranded to PokerStars Exclusively on […]

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