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ITIA hands Serbian player Stefan Milićević 24-year ban and $70,000 fine for match-fixing
The International Tennis Integrity Agency has banned Serbian player Stefan Milićević for 24 years and fined him $70,000 after finding he fixed six matches between 2022 and 2024 and tried to fix six more.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming Business
Podcast: NFL handle flat as prediction markets take a growing share, and a debate on gambling M&A value
An iGaming Business podcast cites H2 data showing NFL sportsbook handle roughly flat this year, with prediction markets taking about 15% of combined handle in regulated states. The hosts also debate whether gambling acquisitions create value.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming Business
UK casino chiefs say MGD doubling threatens investment and jobs, as Genting says it is 'itching to invest'
At a London panel, executives from Rank Group, Genting Casinos and the Hippodrome warned that a possible rise in machine games duty from 20% to 40% could hold back investment and cost jobs, and asked for tax stability.Read the storyPhoto: © SBC NewsSBC News
Kevin Pietersen's Dafabet ambassador deal raises integrity questions for English cricket
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, now a specialist mentor for the national side, has become Dafabet's global ambassador. The ECB has reportedly been told he will not promote the brand while on England duty.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Hacksaw Gaming launches B2B prediction markets platform after MGA licence extension
Hacksaw Gaming has launched a B2B peer-to-peer prediction markets platform for operators, backed by an MGA licence extension covering Type 3 Gaming Services alongside its existing Type 1 authorisation.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
German court rulings could open the door to refund claims over losses at unlicensed online casinos
A string of German and EU court decisions may let players recover money lost on online casinos that lacked a German licence. Germany's Federal Court of Justice is weighing a Tipico case, with a final ruling possibly due in January 2027.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Nevada's Mike Dreitzer says sports event contracts should be treated like sports bets, criticizing CFTC approach
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer argued that sports event contracts are functionally the same as traditional wagers. He rejected the CFTC's separate framework and several arguments made by prediction market operators.Read the storyPhoto: © European GamingEuropean Gaming
Tom Horn Gaming to release 3 Pots of Aladdin slot with seven Hold & Win configurations
Tom Horn Gaming will launch the high-volatility slot 3 Pots of Aladdin on 22 October 2026, combining Jackpots, Collectors and Multipliers into seven Hold & Win bonus variants. Initial availability is in Latvia and Portugal.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming Business
Gabon's new gambling monopoly yet to name approved operators or publish fees seven months after applications closed
Gabon's state-owned gaming company GDJ has not published the results of its operator selection, nor the fees and terms for private participation, even though earlier licences became invalid on 7 April 2026.Read the story- SBC News
VNLOK presses ahead with Dutch court case against Meta over illegal gambling ads
Dutch trade body VNLOK says it has served Meta with a summons over unlicensed gambling advertising. Chairman Björn Fuchs told the Gaming in Spain conference that a first hearing is expected in late December.Read the story - SBC News
Kambi says AI now processes over 70% of bets on its network after World Cup test
Kambi SVP Trading Oliver Lamb says AI trading now handles more than 70% of betting activity across the network, supported by 15 years of data. The company says it ran all 104 FIFA World Cup matches with 100% uptime.Read the story Photo: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Gamban warns users about name confusion with Gambana online casino
Gambling blocker provider Gamban says it has no business relationship with Gambana, an online casino run by JJam Holdings Ltd, and urges users to check website addresses carefully after the similar names caused confusion.Read the story