Posts From: August 2025

DraftKings facing lawsuit for shutting down $14 million golf win tournament

DraftKings voided an Iowa man’s golf-tournament wagers, denying him $14.2 million in purported winnings, says it retains the right to void any bets due to errors. Nicholas Bavas, a resident...

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Ladbrokes owner’s ex-CEO among 11 charged in UK over gambling services in Turkey

Leading owner Kenny Alexander, former head of the parent company of Ladbrokes, is among 11 people who have been charged as part of an investigation into the provision of gambling...

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Kalshi facing new lawsuit filed by Wisconsin tribe

This week, Kalshi was served with a federal lawsuit from the Ho-Chunk Nation, a recognized tribal group in Wisconsin that operates various gaming establishments with permission to conduct sports betting...

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SPRIBE tries to mislead the industry as usual, says Aviator

Desperate attempt to present procedural status quo as a legal victory, says lawyer representing Aviator LLC. SPRIBE attempts to portray the UK interim injunction as a legal victory on the...

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New York judge rejects lawsuit over DraftKings bonus offers

DraftKings Sportsbook scored a big win in the Empire State this week. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against the operator. The operator...

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Gilbert Arenas arrested on charges of illegal gambling

Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday in connection with a federal indictment that alleges the former NBA star hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion in Encino, California, according to...

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FA confirm Lucas Paqueta ban decision for spot-fixing

Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules. The Brazilian was charged with four alleged breaches in May 2024, relating to FA Rule...

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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation

A second Cleveland pitcher has been placed on paid administrative leave in an ongoing sports betting investigation by Major League Baseball. This time, it’s former All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase, a...

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US government ends Polymarket Investigation

Federal prosecutors in New York have dropped an investigation into Polymarket, the popular crypto-powered gambling website where users place bets on elections, a person familiar with the matter said. In...

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Kyiv court confiscates UAH 2.6 billion from Pin-Up

According to the materials of the State Bureau of Investigation, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv applied special confiscation, deducting UAH 2.6 billion from the state’s revenue from a company...

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